Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

7:30 Doors Open/Pits Open

8:00 Check-In/ Inspection (Must be checked in by 9:00)

9:00 Drivers/Coaches Meeting

9:15-11:30 Skills Challenge Opens  (3 Driver and 3 Programming Attempts)

9:15 Begin Qualification Rounds

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30 Resume Skills Challenge & Qualification Rounds

2:30 End Qualification Rounds & Skills Competition 

2:45 Alliance Selection

3:00 Elimination Rounds Begin

4:30 Awards Ceremony

4:45 Clean up

Note: The agenda is subject to changes!

Volunteer

Southern Showdown 2025 Volunteer Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchVxXrYbGm9lyTjwCBN_iclo5RLUg09UACPBRfEZcHXK67vA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event the tournament has to be canceled due to emergency/bad weather, the tournament will be rescheduled.

Refund and Payment Policies

No Refunds

Field: If your team has a portable field and full game element set, please contact me! We can make arrangements to take care of one of your team's registration costs in lieu of borrowing one field for a practice or skills field.

All teams Must have payment completed Prior to the start of the competition! Teams that have not paid will be moved to the waitlist!

Judging Format

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions & In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation  via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. 

Know Before You Go

Southern Showdown Robotics Competition Policies

• Service Animal Policy: NO animals are allowed at Southern Showdown except for Service Animals. Specifically, a Service Animal means any dog that is trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Pets providing emotional support, well-being, comfort or companionship are not recognized as service animals under ADA Regulations.

• No Public Wifi Available. Wifi interferes with the technology needed to run matches and will not be available within the venue.

• Firearm Policy 

  • No Permitless Carry
    Pursuant to section 30.05, penal code (criminal trespass), a person may not enter this property with a firearm.

  • Concealed Handguns Prohibited
    Pursuant to section 30.06, penal code (trespass by holder of license to carry a concealed handgun), a person licensed under subchapter H, chapter 411, government code (concealed handgun law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.

  • Openly Carried Handguns Prohibited
    Pursuant to section 30.07, penal code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under subchapter H, chapter 411, government code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.

• No Drugs/Alcohol permitted pursuant to the REC Foundation code of conduct.

• No Open Flames, Fireworks, or balloons that float.

• No Smoking or Vaping or fog machines Within the Venue.

• Code of Conduct. Everyone entering the venue must abide by REC Foundation’s code of conduct. Review the Code of Conduct here.

• Teams May Decorate Their Pit Area:

  • Only tape is permitted to affix decor to the pit area.

    Each team gets a 10x10 booth.

  • The pits are constructed of pipe and drape. Any items brought to the event must fit inside this area, including practice fields.

  • Pipe and drape can't be removed. Pits may not be combined (structural + safety issues)

  • 1 table, and  2 chairs, will be provided per team.

  • These items, plus any items the team brings must be contained within the pit at all times per Fire Marshall policy and security

• All items to be used in pit (example: Chairs, tables) must remain in pit area.

• Pit Areas Are Not Secure. Please be mindful of your belongings. VEX Robotics, The REC Foundation, or Southern Showdown are not responsible for missing or lost items.

Waitlist

0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.