MCS ENGAGE Elementary LBE 1.16.27

📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ENG20264645

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 01/16/2027 - 01/16/2027

Registration: 09/01/2026 - 01/08/2027

💳 Payment Deadline: 01/08/2027

📍 Location

Luther Branson Elementary School

3903 Highway 16 East

Canton, MS 39046

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: Elementary

📋 General Information

Welcome to our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition at Luther Branson Elementary School in Canton, Mississippi! We are excited to welcome your team for a great day of competition, collaboration, and learning.

Event Location:
Luther Branson Elementary School
3903 Highway 22 East
Canton, MS 39046

Important Reminders:

·       Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.

·       Engineering notebooks must be submitted digitally using the notebook submission link (TBD).

·       Notebook submission deadline: January 8.

·       Please review the schedule on the Agenda tab and plan to arrive in time for the Team Meeting and robot inspection.

This is a REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition Qualifying Event. Awards will be presented in accordance with the REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition judging process and qualification criteria.

If your team is traveling, you'll find recommended hotels, restaurants, and local attractions listed on the travel tab.

We look forward to hosting you and wish your team the best of luck! If you have any questions before the event, please don't hesitate to contact the Event Partner.

Safe travels, and we'll see you in Canton!

⚠️ Emergency Info

The safety of all participants, coaches, volunteers, and spectators is our highest priority. In the event of severe weather, an emergency, or any situation that impacts the schedule or operation of the competition, the EP will communicate important updates directly to the coaches using the contact information provided during team registration. Coaches will be responsible for promptly sharing any updates with their team members and parents. 

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and successful event for everyone.

🧳 Travel Information

We are excited to welcome teams to Canton, Mississippi, for our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition! Below are a few recommendations to help make your visit enjoyable.

Recommended Hotels

Several hotels are conveniently located near Madison, approximately 25-30 minutes from Luther Branson Elementary School.

• Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Madison
• Courtyard by Marriott Jackson Madison
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland/The Township at Colony Park
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Jackson Ridgeland/The Township at Colony Park
  

Recommended Restaurants

Whether you're grabbing a quick bite between matches or celebrating after the competition, Canton has several great local dining options.

Local Favorites

• Two Rivers Restaurant
• Marlo's Backyard BBQ
• Cooking DivaChill Way Kitchen
• Ratliff Ferry Trading Post

Quick Dining

• Chick-fil-A
• McDonald's
• Wendy's
• Taco Bell
• Domino's Pizza
• Arby's
• Subway
• Sonic Drive-In

Things to Do

If your team has extra time before or after the event, consider exploring some of the area's attractions:

Historic Canton Square
Canton Tourism Visitor Center and Historic Downtown
Cypress Swamp on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Renaissance at Colony Park (shopping and dining in Ridgeland)
Topgolf Ridgeland (approximately 25 minutes away)

We hope you enjoy your visit to Madison County! Safe travels, and we look forward to hosting your team for an exciting day of Engage Robotics competition.

🗓️ Agenda

Tentative Event Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM	Doors Open
	Pit Areas and Practice Fields Open
8:30 AM	Team Meeting
8:45 AM	Robot Inspection, Judging Interviews, and Solo Matches Begin
11:30 AM	Robot Inspection, Judging Interviews, and Solo Matches End
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	Lunch Break
12:15 PM – 2:15 PM	Qualification Matches
2:30 PM	Finals Matches
3:00 PM	Awards Ceremony
3:30 PM	Event Take Down

Please note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change based on the number of teams and event operations. Teams should be prepared to begin promptly at the scheduled times.

⚙️ Judging Format

Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.

Engineering notebooks must be submitted digitally prior to the competition using the following link:

Notebook Submission Link: TBD

The deadline to submit engineering notebooks is January 8. Late notebook submissions will not be considered for judged awards in accordance with the REC Foundation's judging policies.

🏆 Awards

💵 Refund Policy

Registration fees are non-refundable.

Refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled by the Event Partner. No refunds will be provided for team withdrawals, scheduling conflicts, travel issues, weather-related travel decisions made by individual teams, or any other circumstances outside the control of the Event Partner. 

By registering for this event, teams acknowledge and agree to this refund policy.