General Info

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

This event will occur alongside its companion VEXU event: https://robotevents.com/robot-competitions/college-competition/RE-VEXU-20-3386.html

About Clash in the Cloud

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

Teams must have access to a 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.

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

Online Platform

18x18az has developed a unique solution, known as Event Console, to facilitate Remote Skills in a way that emulates the in‑person experience. Event Console runs entirely within any modern desktop or mobile web browser and allows teams to queue for inspection and Skills matches as they are ready. Teams will not be assigned individualized timeslots but will rather have a 4‑hour window to complete inspection and all desired Skills matches at their own pace.

The video calling platform used will be 18x18az Connect. Access instructions for the drivers meeting will be provided by email in advance of the event. Event Console will automatically generate video call invitations for inspection and Skills matches as part of its queuing system. Teams will not stay connected to the video call for the entire duration of the event!

Note: An adult contact for the team must be visible on camera at all times while the team is connected to a video call.

Event Capacity & Spot Reservations

20% of this event's capacity is reserved for Arizona teams, though teams from all over the world are welcome to register. As this is a blended event, middle‑school and high‑school teams are both welcome to register, with no priority given to either age group.

Judging

Judging will be conducted as part of this event. Engineering notebooks must be uploaded in PDF format for Design and Excellence Award consideration (physical notebooks will need to be scanned). Each team will select a timeslot on Saturday for a judging interview over video call.

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. The livestream archive will be uploaded to the 18x18az YouTube channel.

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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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Grade Level: All

Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote judging