General Info

Please check https://18x18az.org/CitC for all the latest info about this and other Clash in the Cloud events.

About Clash in the Cloud

Clash in the Cloud is a series of Remote Skills‑Only Events hosted by 18x18az.

Teams must have their own field and webcam setup to participate, as outlined in the Game Manual Appendix B, pages vii–viii, rules <RSE1> through <RSE10>. Remember that your match timer must be on video and visible to the Head Referee as you do your Skills matches.

Skills matches will be facilitated through 18x18az Connect and 18x18az Event Console, a unique solution designed to emulate the in-person experience with on‑demand queuing, direct scoresheet verification, and more. An adult contact for the team must be present in the meeting room at all times while the team is connected.

Please review our Remote Skills Checklist for your specific control system (V5 or Cortex) to ensure you have everything you need to participate.

Event Capacity & Spot Reservations

20% of this event's capacity is reserved for Arizona teams. In the event that a sufficient number of Arizona teams do not register, the event will be filled from the waitlist. As this is a blended event, middle‑school and high‑school teams are all welcome to register, with no priority given to either age group.

Judging

No judging will take place in this event.

Consent Forms

Consent forms must be submitted electronically for all students and adults that will be on‑camera or otherwise participating in the event. Users listed as team contacts in Robot Events can verify that all necessary consent forms are submitted from the My Account page.

• Instructions for completing the electronic consent form
• Direct link to fill out the consent form

Livestream

All Skills matches will be livestreamed to https://twitch.tv/18x18az in compliance with the GDC's Official Q&A ruling.

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Message from REC Foundation:

All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. Event hosts should continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.

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Agenda

Please review the team survey before registering for this event. Once registered, you will receive an automated email with a survey code to complete the survey.

Based on survey results, teams will be split into two cohorts for participation from 8 AM to noon (MST) or 1 PM to 5 PM (MST). Time will be allotted for each cohort to complete Inspection and participate in a Drivers Meeting prior to running Skills matches.

The finalized agenda will be emailed to teams.

Volunteer

No additional volunteers are needed for this event.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If for any reason the event must be canceled, every effort will be made to reschedule teams for other 18x18az Clash in the Cloud events. No refunds will be issued.

Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued. If extenuating circumstances prevent you from participating, please contact Barin Banerjee to see about rescheduling to a different 18x18az Clash in the Cloud event.

Health and Safety Policy

All event staff, volunteers, and attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, and other relevant ordinances regarding COVID‑19 safety procedures, social distancing, and hygiene practices.

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Message from REC Foundation:

All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. Event hosts should continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.

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Payment Policy

Payment must be received in Robot Events no later than 24 hours prior to the event start time to avoid removal from the event — Robot Events should show that your transaction is paid or processing. All payments must be processed through Robot Events; payments via other means will not be accepted. Teams that register or are moved off the waitlist less than 10 days in advance of the event will be given an additional 14‑day grace period after the event to complete payment.

If extenuating circumstances prevent you from submitting payment on time, please contact Barin Banerjee.

Award winners will be sent electronic certificates by email.