General Info

Prior to State Tournament

Teams must pay prior to competing. Teams that have not paid will not be allowed to compete! Please pay RECF or make other arrangements with Clinton.

Arrival

• Please do not try to enter prior to 7:15 am
• Check-in when you come in the door
• Everyone needs to bring a signed Participant Consent Form or have filled out the Consent Form online. (Adults included) 
• Please go to the Documents tab to download  

Late Arrival

• The final team list will be established at 8:30! If for some reason your team is delayed in arriving, please contact Clinton Bolinger on the day of the tournament. 
• Teams that arrive after 8:30 and have not communicated their expected arrival time will not be allowed to participate in the tournament.

Firmware Update:

• Make sure you have installed the latest firmware updates.  

Inspection

• Please be sure to complete the pre-inspection sheet prior to arriving at the event.
• Inspection will also be offered Saturday and Sunday, please see the agenda.

Divisions

• There will be two divisions: Blue and Gold
• There will be bleachers, competition fields, practice fields, and team pits for each division. 
• Teams are randomly assigned to divisions.
• If your school has multiple teams, it is very likely that you will have teams assigned to compete in opposite divisions.

Team Pit Area

• The divisions each have their own set of pits on opposite ends of the gym. Therefore, teams should plan to bring tools and supplies for each team competing.
• Each team will receive a 6' table.
• One electrical outlet will be provided per team table in the pits.
• Teams are responsible for supplying power strips, extension cords, battery chargers, and computers.
• Make sure your charger and batteries are identified.
• Safety Glasses are highly recommended in the pit area and required while at the field. Please remember to bring Safety Glasses for each member, coach, family, and friends.
• We will have practice fields set up in the pit area.

Lunch

• Pre-Order Food Vouchers will be available for purchase
• Orders must be placed ONLINE by noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, so we have enough time to pick them up from the Dining Services office before the event.
• Pre-order vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the NEW Learning Commons are available for purchase on Kettering's Site. 
• The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) and beverages for $9.50 per person
• Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time.
• Outside food is permitted in both the Rec Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or plugs for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.

Digital Engineering Notebooks

• Notebooks must be submitted digitally by 5:00 pm February 20, 2023
• Physical Engineering Notebooks will NOT be accepted at the event
• See the "Judging Format" for more information

Skills

• Skills fields will be open as noted on the Agenda.
• Rules for Robot Skills Challenges may be found in Appendix B of the latest update of the Game Manual
• Skills Challenge Matches will close six matches before the end of the Qualification Rounds
• Skills Challenge Queuing will operate on a first-come-first-served basis. If there are teams in line, you must go to the end of the line for additional run(s).

General Information

• If you need any help, please just ask anyone in a Volunteer shirt. 
• Please be kind to all Volunteers including the Referees and Judges. Without them, there would be no tournament.

Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Eligible Teams: