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

Note: The agenda below is subject to change. If there are any modifications, we will communicate that via email. 

Time                   Event

7:00 AM              Doors open, check-in begins
7:15 AM              Inspection begins, practice field opens
8:45 AM              Drivers meeting
                               -  Inspection closes
9:00 AM              Qualification matches begin 
                               -  Skills Open
12:00 PM            Lunch break - Qualification matches pause
12:30 PM            Qualification matches resume
3:00 PM             Qualification matches end
3:15 PM              Alliance selections
                               -  Skills closes
3:30 PM              Elimination matches begin
5:00 PM              Awards ceremony
5:30 PM              Tournament ends/Doors close

Volunteer

Volunteers are appreciated. If you have a group that wishes to volunteer, please contact Gael Force Robotics at [email protected]. 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the case of bad weather conditions, an emergency, or possible cancellations, please visit the event website on Robotevents.com where updates regarding the event status will be posted as needed.  Please make sure your team contact information is up to date on Robotevents.com in case we need to contact your team.

Refund and Payment Policies

Event payments are expected when you register for this event and must be completed (showing PAID in the system) a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the event date. 

Unpaid teams will be removed from the event, allowing space for teams on the waitlist. No refunds will be made once a team is marked PAID in the system.  Please contact Shalini Suravarjjala ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns. 

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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.