General information
Louisiana Engage Tournament
Saturday, March 6, 2027
LSUA Brumfield Caffey Ballroom
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
Join us as Engage teams from across Louisiana come together for a day of innovation, teamwork, and competition. Teams will participate in robot inspections, teamwork qualification matches, skills challenges, and in-person judging interviews.
Teams should prepare a digital engineering notebook for judging and be ready to discuss their robot design, programming, problem-solving, and teamwork during their in-person interview.
Tentative Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Doors open; teams arrive and set up pit areas |
| 8:00–9:00 a.m. | Team check-in and robot inspections |
| 8:15–11:30 a.m. | In-person team interviews |
| 9:00–9:15 a.m. | Drivers’ meeting and opening announcements |
| 9:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Teamwork qualification matches and skills challenges |
| 12:00–12:45 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 12:45–2:30 p.m. | Teamwork qualification matches and skills challenges continue |
| 2:30–3:00 p.m. | Final rankings and preparation for finals |
| 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Teamwork finals |
| 4:00–4:30 p.m. | Awards ceremony and closing |
The agenda is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of participating teams and the final event schedule. Teams should listen for announcements about their interview times throughout the morning.
Team Information
Digital engineering notebooks: Teams participating in judged awards should prepare a digital engineering notebook. Submission instructions and the deadline will be provided before the tournament.
In-person interviews: Judges will meet with teams during the event. Students should be prepared to explain their design process, challenges, improvements, programming, and how they work together.
What to bring: Teams should bring their robot, controllers, charged batteries, chargers, tools, spare parts, and any other materials needed for the competition.
Student-led event: Students should take the lead in building, programming, problem-solving, and competing. Coaches and mentors are encouraged to guide and support students while allowing them to do the work.
Sportsmanship: We ask students, coaches, parents, and spectators to demonstrate respect and encouragement throughout the day.
Parking and lunch: Details will be shared with registered teams before the event.
Thank you to our coaches, mentors, volunteers, sponsors, and families for supporting Louisiana’s robotics students!
Agenda
Louisiana Engage Tournament
Saturday, March 6, 2027
LSUA Brumfield Caffey Ballroom
Louisiana State University of Alexandria
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Doors open; teams arrive and set up pit areas |
| 8:00–9:00 a.m. | Team check-in and robot inspections |
| 8:15–11:30 a.m. | In-person team interviews |
| 9:00–9:15 a.m. | Drivers’ meeting and opening announcements |
| 9:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Teamwork qualification matches and skills challenges |
| 12:00–12:45 p.m. | Lunch break |
| 12:45–2:30 p.m. | Teamwork qualification matches and skills challenges continue |
| 2:30–3:00 p.m. | Final rankings and preparation for finals |
| 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Teamwork finals |
| 4:00–4:30 p.m. | Awards ceremony and closing |
The agenda is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of participating teams and the final event schedule. Teams should listen for announcements about their interview times throughout the morning.
Judging format
Team Information
Digital engineering notebooks: Teams participating in judged awards should prepare a digital engineering notebook. Submission instructions and the deadline will be provided before the tournament.
In-person interviews: Judges will meet with teams during the event. Students should be prepared to explain their design process, challenges, improvements, programming, and how they work together.
Awards
Travel information
Emergency information
Refund policy
Registered teams 0 of 35
- Dates Sat, Mar 6, 2027 CST
- Registration Oct 31, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
- Entry fee $135.00
- Payment due Mar 6, 2027
- Capacity 0 / 35 teams
- Program Engage (Elementary/Middle School Robotics)
- Grade levels Elementary, Middle School
- Judging In-person initial interviews. Teams submit a digital notebook. Registered teams submit the link from My Registrations.
- Event type Tournament
- Region Louisiana
- Affiliation Open to all
- Season 2026-2027 Season