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

• Date: Jan 13
• Location: Central Middle School
• Agenda: 

  • Morning Session:

  • 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Team Registration and Check-In
  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Welcome and Opening Ceremony
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Qualification Matches/ skills

  • Lunch Break:

  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Lunch Break

  • Midday Session:

  • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Qualification Matches/skills
  • 1:30 PM                     Skills closes
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Finals matches
  • 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Award Ceremony and Closing Remarks

Volunteer

Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of our tournament. Whether you have a passion for robotics, event coordination, or simply want to be part of a dynamic and exciting day, we welcome your help.

Ways You Can Contribute:

• Judging: Become a judge and assess the innovative robots, design, and teamwork of participating teams.

• Field Supervision: Oversee competition fields and assist teams during matches.

• Logistics and Setup: Help with event logistics, including setup, registration, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

• Hospitality: Welcome participants, provide information, and assist with the overall guest experience.

• Event Promotion: Help us spread the word and increase community engagement.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved, make new friends, and be part of an exciting event that inspires the next generation of innovators. Your contribution, whether big or small, will make a significant impact.

Together, we can make the "Full Volume Showdown" an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

Thank you for considering joining our team of volunteers. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to having you with us on this exciting day!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the heart of Indiana, where January ushers in winter's icy embrace, we're gearing up for an event that promises to thaw the chill with excitement and camaraderie.

We're all too aware of January's frosty grip, but rest assured, we're determined to host this competition in the depths of winter. If, by some twist of fate, we must reschedule due to weather or ongoing COVID-19 uncertainties, we'll do right by you. We'll return your registration fees, keeping just $5.00 for administrative expenses and postage.

So, prepare for a January showdown like no other. Come rain, snow, or sunshine, we're ready to deliver a competition that'll leave you with warm memories to chase away the winter

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: In the event of a cancellation we will try to reschedule the event. If it cannot be reschedueled we will refund the tournament fee minus the $5.00 REC fee.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: no refund will be given.
Registration fees will not be refunded if teams do not cancel by 12/15/2023

All teams need to be present and checked in prior to the start of the competition (no later than 8:30 am). Refunds will not be issued to teams who arrive after competition rounds have begun. 

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. Submission deadline is Jan 5th.