2025 South Central Aerial Drone Championship: Perseverance (MS)
Middle School Championship at Tulsa Community College School of Science and Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK
- Date
- 11-Apr-2025 - 12-Apr-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-ADC-24-7595
- Program
- Aerial Drone Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 50
- Spots Open
- 34
- Event Region
- South Central
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 31-Mar-2025 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 31-Mar-2025 12:00 EDT
- Price
- $300.00
General Info
Welcome to the 2025 South Central Middle School Aerial Drone Championship: Perserverance
Dear REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition Teams,
As the Dean of Science & Aeronautics at Tulsa Community College, I am pleased to extend a warm invitation to all drone competition teams joining us in Tulsa on April 11th and 12th .
Tulsa, known for its rich aviation history and dynamic community, offers a welcoming environment for participants and spectators alike. Whether you are exploring the iconic landmarks along the Arkansas River or savoring the renowned local cuisine, there is something for everyone to enjoy in our city.
We are committed to ensuring that your experience in Tulsa is both enjoyable and memorable. Our dedicated team is prepared to assist you with any inquiries or logistical arrangements to facilitate your stay during the competition. Our campus provides an exceptional venue equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and ample space to accommodate the diverse needs of the competition. Please be advised that due to space constraints at our airport facility we will have 80 available parking spots on Friday, April 11th and therefore will be limiting the number of team vehicles to 2 vehicles per team. On Saturday, we’ve coordinated with the business to the south to provide overflow parking options for your convenience. We are arranging to have a shuttle service for those with limited mobility.
We eagerly anticipate your presence at the REC Foundation Drone Aerial Drone Competition. Get ready to show off your communication, teamwork, and piloting skills! We can't wait to see you here.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 918-595-3717 or [email protected].
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This event will recognize Middle School teams from Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
We are excited to have you. Please check our page frequently for updates to the schedule, we will be adding more details, agendas and travel arrangments soon.
Please read below for the steps in getting your team setup to compete. All teams not paid in full will not be allowed to participate.
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Teams that register for an Aerial Drone Championship on or before February 28, 2025, will have four weeks to pay by credit card, check or PO for the Championship event.
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Teams that register on or after March 1, 2025, will have two weeks to pay by credit card, check or PO for the Championship event.
- Teams that are invited for an Aerial Drone Regional Championship through the World Skills list or from the Waitlist will have one week to register and pay by credit card, check, or purchase order.
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Teams that do not pay by the above deadlines may be moved to the waiting list of the event at the event partner’s discretion
Mandatory: All participants must have a Participant Release Form on file. It is the responsibility of the Team’s Primary Contact to make sure this occurs. A link to the instructions on how to submit a Participant Release Form is found here.
Competition Logbook: A digital Competition Logbook (or scanned copy of a written logbook) must be submitted digitally by 5:00pm CST on Tuesday April 1st for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation Support Team. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum. For detailed competition logbook submission instructions, please see this page.
Inspection: Inspection will occur at the beginning of the tournament. Please be prepared and ensure that your drone will pass inspection BEFORE the competition by reviewing the Inspection Checklist.
Deadlines: Please pay close attention to the timeline and check back often for any changes.
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April 1st - Digital Competition Logbooks Due by 5pm CST
Interviews: Registered teams will be interviewed in person at the event.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 11-Apr-2025 - 12-Apr-2025
Venue/Location:112 West Beechcraft Drive
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132
United States
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Friday, April 11
- 8 AM – Doors Open and Team Check-In
- 9 AM – Inspection begins
- 9 AM - 9:45 AM - Skills Fields open for Testing
- 9:30 AM all teams must be checked in at this point. Teams not checked in will not be included in the Teamwork match schedule.
- 10 AM – Opening Ceremony and Pilot Meeting
- 11 AM - 12 PM - Skills Fields open for Testing
- 12-1 PM – Lunch break
- 1-6 PM – Qualification matches & Skills fields open
- 6:30 PM – Venue closes
Saturday, April 12
- 8 AM – Doors open
- 8:30 AM - Morning Meeting
- 9 AM - 12 PM – Qualification matches & Skills fields open
- 12-1 PM – Lunch break
- 1 - 3 PM – Qualification matches & Skills fields resume
- 3 PM - Skills Fields Closes
- 3 PM – Alliance Selection
- 3:30 - 5 PM – Elimination matches
- 5 PM – Closing Ceremony and Awards
Volunteer
This event would not be possible without the help of many volunteers. Sign up for a shift at {insert new link}. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If weather, a local emergency, or enhanced coronavirus restrictions cause us to cancel or modify the scheule for this event, all teams will be notified via email.
Refund and Payment Policies
Due to the financial commitment on the part of the event partner, no refunds will be possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Aerial Drone Competition Regional Championship Registration and Payment Deadlines
- Teams that qualify for an Aerial Drone Regional Championship on or before February 29, 2025, will have four weeks to register and pay by credit card, check or PO for the Championship event.
- Teams that qualify for an Aerial Drone Regional Championship on or after March 1, 2025, will have two weeks to register and pay by credit card, check or PO for the Championship event.
- Teams that do not pay by the above deadlines may be moved to the waiting list of the event at the event partner’s discretion.
Health and Safety Policies
All events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.
Date: 11-Apr-2025 - 12-Apr-2025
TCC Riverside Community Campus and Aviation Center112 West Beechcraft Drive
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74132
United States
Travel Info
Suggested Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Hills (4.4 stars) - 7004 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132 | 918-340-5000
SpringHill Suites by Marriot Tulsa (4.5 stars) – 1521 W 80 th St, Tulsa, OK 74132 | 918-392-8100
Avid Hotel Tulsa Hills (4.3 stars) – 1539 W 80 th St, Tulsa, OK 74132 | 918-779-4779
Candlewood Suites Tulsa Hills (4.2 stars) – 219 S Gateway Pl, Jenks, OK | 918-518-6800
Note: Mention you are with the Drone Competition for a special discount!
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glenpool (4.4 stars) – 12209 S Yukon, Glenpool, OK 74033 | 918-296-7000
Quality Inn Glenpool (4.0 stars) – 14831 South Casper St W, Glenpool, OK 74033 | 918-322-5201
River Spirit Casino Resort | 8330 Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74137 | (918) 299-8518
Note: There is a Carly Pearce Concert on April 19, so prices may go up two weeks before event and they usually sell out two weeks prior for big events.
Marriot Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills (4.2 stars) – 1902 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74136 | 918-493-7000
Judging Format
In Person Team Interviews
Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event in the pit area in the morning during the skills competition.
Competition Logbook Submissions
Competition Logbook: A digital Competition Logbook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 1st, 2025 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation Support Team. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.
For detailed competition logbook submission instructions, please see this page.
Local Dining and Entertainment Options
Dining
In the spirit of Oklahoma hospitality, we’ve curated a list of delightful breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that come highly recommended by our faculty, staff, and students. Explore these local favorites to add a dash of culinary joy to your competition day!
BBQ
Burn Co.
- Website: https://www.burnbbq.net/contact-jenks-ok
- Location: 500 Riverwalk Terrace, Suite 135, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 528-6816
- Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Rubicon Potato Jenks
- Website: https://rubicon-potato-jenks.business.site/
- Location: 109 N Elm St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 938-1773
- Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 11 a.m. –6 p.m.
Billy Sims BBQ
- Website: https://billysimsbbq.com/
- Location: 807 E A St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 879-1978
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Asian & Mediterranean
Wang Wang
- Website: https://order.tulsawangwang.com/
- Location: 9521 B Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74137
- Contact Information: (918) 296-7771
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Masago Sushi & Asian Bistro
- Website: https://www.masagosushitulsa.com
- Location: 397 E Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 995-7142
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Maple Garden
- Website: http://www.maplegardenjenksok.com
- Location: 404 S Elm St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 296-0006
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Friday – Saturday:10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m
Gung Ho
- Website: https://www.gunghonow.com/
- Location: 7547 S Olympia Ave Suite B, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Hours of Operation: (918) 699-9862
Cava
- Website: https://cava.com/
- Location: 7427 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (539) 242-6380
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 10:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sushi Fork
- Website: https://www.sushifork.com/menu/
- Location: 8115 S Olympia Ave #120, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 445-6270
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Yokozuna
- Website: https://yokozunasushi.com/locations/south-tulsa-sushi-restaurant/
- Location: 9146 S Yale Ave #100, Tulsa, OK 74137
- Contact Information: (918) 619-6271
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Mexican
Catrina Fresh Mex
- Website: https://www.catrinafreshmextogo.com/
- Location: 705 W Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 209-4783
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Monday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Los Cabos
- Website: https://loscabosok.com/
- Location: 300 Riverwalk Terrace #100, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 298-2226
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Ted’s Café Escondido
- Location: 7848 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 301-8337
- Hours of Operation: Sunday 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday –Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Chuy’s Tex-Mex
- Website: https://www.chuys.com/
- Location: 8120 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132 Contact Information: (918) 445-3007
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Italian
Mazzio’s
- Website: mazzios.com
- Location: 510 W Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 664-4444
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Friday: 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Hideaway Pizza
- Website: hideawaypizza.com
- Location: 7549 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 609-6777 Hours of Operation: Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.; Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m.– 10:30 p.m.
Casual & Fine Dining
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
- Website: https://order.capriottis.com/store/10116
- Location: 8115 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 576-7007
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Bill & Ruth’s Sub Shop
- Location: 13835 South Casper St W, Glenpool, OK 74033
- Contact Information: (918) 291-7827
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili
- Website: ronsburgersandchili.com
- Location: 505 W Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 296-4328
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Smitty’s Garage
- Website: https://eatatthegarage.com/
- Location: 9718 Riverside Pkwy, Tulsa, OK 74137
- Contact Information: (918) 296-7239
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Metro Diner
- Website: metrodiner.com
- Location: 7474 S Olympia Ave Unit 53, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 387-3553
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Hugo’s Family Restaurant
- Location: 543 W Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 298-4483
- Hours of Operation: Sunday, Tuesday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Louie’s Grill and Bar
- Website: louiesgrillandbar.com
- Location: 813 E A St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 298-5300
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Coney I-Lander
- Website: https://www.coneyi-lander.com/
- Location: 404 W Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 299-3591
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
la Madeleine
- Website: https://lamadeleine.com/locations/tulsa-hills
- Location: 8115 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 289-0348
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Waterfront Grill
- Website: waterfrontgrilljenks.com
- Location: 120 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 518-6300
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sweets and Treats
Rustic Gate Creamery
- Website: rusticgatecreamery.com
- Location: 101 W Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 248-0101
- Hours of Operation: Sunday, Friday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday: 1 p.m. – 7p.m.; Saturday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sugar Llamas
- Website: https://sugarllamastulsahills.hrpos.heartland.us/menu
- Location: 8115 S Olympia Ave Suite B-160, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 794-5111
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
ah-Sigh-e
- Website: https://order.toasttab.com/online/ah-sigh-e-jenks-807-east-a-street-suite-109
- Location: 807 E A St #109, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 528-5868
- Hours of Operation: Sunday, Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Attractions
Zoo and Aquarium
Aquarium
- Website: https://www.okaquarium.org/
- Location: 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 296-3474
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tulsa Zoo
- Website: https://tulsazoo.org/
- Location: 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115
- Contact Information: (918) 669-6600
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Museums & Exhibits
Jenks Planetarium
- Website: https://jenksps.ce.eleyo.com/Planetarium
- Location: 205 E B St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 299-4415 ext. 3307
- Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Philbrook Museum
- Website: https://philbrook.org/
- Location: 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK 74114
- Contact Information: (918) 749-7941
- Hours of Operation: Sunday, Wednesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tulsa Air & Space Museum
- Website: https://www.tulsamuseum.org/
- Location: 3624 N 74th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115
- Contact Information: (918) 834-9900
- Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Greenwood Rising
- Website: https://www.greenwoodrising.org/
- Location: 23 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120
- Contact Information: (539) 867-3173
- Hours of Operation: Sunday, Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Discovery Lab
- Website: https://www.discoverylab.org/
- Location: 3123 Riverside Dr, Tulsa, OK 74105
- Contact Information: (918) 295-8144
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday – Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Driller Statue
- Location: 10802 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74133
Theaters & Entertainment
AMC Theater Tulsa Hills 12
- Website: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/tulsa/amc-classic-tulsa-hills-12
- Location: 8307 S Olympia Ave W, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 340-6621
Cinemark Tulsa
- Website: https://www.cinemark.com/theatres/ok-tulsa/cinemark-tulsa-and-imax
- Location: 10802 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74133
- Contact Information: (918) 250-1956
Looney Bin Comedy Club
- Website: https://tulsa.loonybincomedy.com/
- Location: 6808 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa, OK 74133
- Contact Information: (918) 392-5653
- Hours of Operation: see website for scheduling
Games & Activities
GolfSuites Tulsa
- Website: https://golfsuites.com/
- Location: 600 Riverwalk Terrace, Tulsa, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 528-7717
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Got Wood Axe Throwing
- Website: https://www.gotwoodaxe.com/jenks
- Location: 103 E Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 528-3303
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday – Saturday: 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Pinot’s Palette
- Website: https://riverwalktulsa.com/directory/pinots-palette/
- Location: 300 Riverwalk Terrace #160, Jenks, OK 74037
- Contact Information: (918) 518-5433
- Hours of Operation: Check website for scheduling
Andy B’s
- Location: 8711 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137
- Contact Information: (918) 299-9494
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Monday – Tuesday, Thursday: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday 2 p.m. – 12 a.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12
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Main Event
- Website: mainevent.com
- Location: 7830 S Santa Fe Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132
- Contact Information: (918) 447-1200
- Hours of Operation: Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. – 2a.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Urban Air
- Website: https://www.urbanair.com/oklahoma-tulsa/
- Location: 3328 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK 74135
- Contact Information: (918) 770-9987
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Monday – Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Wednesday – Thursday: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 10p.m.
Cinergy Tulsa
- Website: https://www.cinergy.com/tulsa
- Location: 6808 S Memorial Dr Suite #300, Tulsa, OK 74133
- Contact Information: (918) 894-6888
- Hours of Operation: Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Monday – Thursday: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.;Friday: 2 p.m. – 1 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Parks & Outdoors
Gathering Place
- Website: https://www.gatheringplace.org/
- Location: 2650 S John Williams Way, Tulsa, OK 74114
- Contact Information: (918) 779-1000
- Hours of Operation: Sunday – Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Turkey Mountain
- Website: https://www.riverparks.org/experience/turkey-mountain
- Location: Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, Tulsa, OK 74132
Event Apparel
Fine
Fine Designs will be on site selling shirts!
Competition Logbooks
Competition Logbook: A digital Competition Logbook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 1st, 2025 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation Support Team. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.
For detailed competition logbook submission instructions, please see this page.
Waitlist
3 teams are on the waitlist for this event.