Canada West Aerial Drone Scrimmage Grand Prix

📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ADC20262859

Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Event Dates: 10/03/2026 - 10/03/2026

Registration: 07/31/2026 - 09/30/2026

📍 Location

Vancouver Integem

1368 W Broadway

Vancouver, BC V6H 1H2

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: High School, Middle School

📋 General Information

Canada West Aerial Drone Grand Prix

Welcome to the Canada West Aerial Drone Grand Prix, hosted by Vancouver Integem.

This event is an official RECF Aerial Drone Competition Scrimmage for the 2026–2027 season. It is designed to help teams prepare for upcoming qualifying tournaments by providing a full competition experience in a professional tournament environment.

Throughout the event, teams will have opportunities to:

• Practice Teamwork Missions
• Test Autonomous Flight Programming
• Improve Flight Skills Challenge performance
• Experience official match operations
• Receive feedback from experienced volunteers and referees

New teams are welcome. Coaches and students who are participating in their first RECF Aerial Drone Competition are encouraged to attend.

Event Capacity: 25 Teams

Registration is required in advance.

Lunch is not provided. Teams are responsible for bringing their own lunch and water.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before check-in to allow sufficient time for inspection and setup.

Parking is available nearby.

We look forward to welcoming teams from across British Columbia and Western Canada.

⚠️ Emergency Info

Emergency Information

The safety of all participants, coaches, volunteers, and spectators is our highest priority.

In the event of an emergency:

• Call 911 immediately for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
• Notify the Event Partner or the nearest event volunteer as soon as possible.
• Follow all instructions provided by event staff and emergency responders.
• If evacuation is required, participants must leave the building promptly through the designated exits and gather at the assigned assembly area.

Event Contact

Event Partner: Vancouver Integem

Phone: +1 (236) 330-9020

Email: info@vanintegem.tech

Venue Address

Vancouver Integem

1368 W Broadway

Vancouver, BC V6H 1H2

Canada

Nearest Hospital

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)

899 W 12th Avenue

Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9

Emergency Department: Open 24 Hours

Approximately 3 minutes by car from the venue.

First Aid

Basic first aid supplies will be available on site.

If a participant requires medication (including EpiPens, inhalers, or other prescribed medications), the participant is responsible for bringing and managing their own medication.

Weather or Emergency Closure

If severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require cancellation or schedule changes, all registered teams will be notified by email as soon as possible.

🧳 Travel Information

Travel Information

Welcome to Vancouver, British Columbia!

Venue

Vancouver Integem
1368 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H 1H2
Canada

By Air

The nearest airport is:

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Approximately 20–25 minutes by car from the venue.

Parking

Street parking and public parking are available near the venue. Please allow extra time to find parking during busy hours.

Public Transit

The venue is easily accessible by TransLink bus and SkyTrain. Several bus routes stop within a short walking distance.

Food

A variety of restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores are located within walking distance of the venue.

Lunch will not be provided. Teams are encouraged to bring their own lunch or purchase food nearby.

Hotels

Numerous hotels are available throughout Vancouver, including accommodations near Vancouver International Airport and Downtown Vancouver. Teams traveling from outside the Lower Mainland are encouraged to book accommodations in advance.

If you have any questions regarding travel or local transportation, please contact the Event Partner.

🗓️ Agenda

This scrimmage is designed to maximize flight time and hands-on practice. Depending on the number of participating teams, additional practice matches may be added throughout the day.

| Time | Activity |

|------|----------|
| 9:00 AM | Team Check-in & Inspection |
| 9:30 AM | Driver Meeting & Opening Announcements |
| 10:00 AM | Teamwork Matches Begin |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 12:45 PM | Teamwork Matches Continue |
| 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Flight Skills & Autonomous Coding Challenges (Open) |
| 3:30 PM | Final Matches (if applicable) |
| 4:00 PM | Event Wrap-up & Closing Remarks |
| 4:15 PM | Venue Cleanup & Departure |

⚙️ Judging Format

Judging

This event is an official RECF Aerial Drone Competition Scrimmage and will not include formal judging or judged awards.

The event is designed to provide teams with valuable competition experience, including:

• Teamwork Mission Matches
• Autonomous Flight Programming
• Flight Skills Challenge
• Tournament procedures and match operations

Teams are encouraged to use this event to practice their competition strategies, improve teamwork, and prepare for future qualifying tournaments.

Volunteers and referees may provide informal feedback when time permits; however, no Engineering Notebook reviews, team interviews, or judged awards will be conducted.

🏆 Awards

💵 Refund Policy

Refund Policy

This is a free event. No registration fee is required; therefore, no refunds will be issued.

If your team is unable to attend, please cancel your registration as early as possible so that teams on the waiting list may participate.

Teams that repeatedly register but do not attend without prior notice may receive lower priority for future event registrations.

Thank you for helping us provide a fair opportunity for all teams.