MCS ENGAGE Middle GMS 1.9.27

📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ENG20263323

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 01/09/2027 - 01/09/2027

Registration: 09/01/2026 - 12/18/2026

💳 Payment Deadline: 12/18/2026

📍 Location

Germantown Middle School

439 Calhoun Station Parkway

Madison, MS 39110

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: Middle School

📋 General Information

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

Event Location:
Germantown Middle School

439 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

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: December 18.

·       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 for Middle School. 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—including Topgolf Ridgeland—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 at Germantown Middle School!

⚠️ 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 Germantown Middle School in Madison, Mississippi, for our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition! Conveniently located just off I-55, the venue is easily accessible and is surrounded by excellent hotels, restaurants, and family-friendly attractions.

Event Location

Germantown Middle School
439 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

Recommended Hotels

Several quality hotels are located within 10–15 minutes of the competition venue.

• 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
• AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland

Recommended Restaurants

Whether you're looking for a quick meal between matches or a place to celebrate after the competition, you'll find a variety of excellent dining options just minutes from the venue.

Local Favorites

• Twisted Turnip
• Georgia Blue
• Strawberry Cafe
• The Foxtail Madison
• Sal & Mookie's - Madison
• Santo Coyote Cocina Mexicana
• Blue Fuji Sushi.Grill

Quick Dining

• Zaxby's
• Jersey Mike's
• Wendy's
• Five Guys
• Sonic
• Wayback Burgers

Things to Do

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

• Topgolf Ridgeland
• Renaissance at Colony Park (shopping and dining)
• Natchez Trace Parkway
• Strawberry Patch Park
• Simmons Arboretum
• Liberty Park
• Mississippi Children's Museum
• Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

We hope you enjoy your visit to Madison! Safe travels, and we look forward to hosting your team for an exciting day of REC Foundation 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
12:10 PM	Robot Inspection, Judging Interviews, and Solo Matches End
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM	Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 4:15 PM	Qualification Matches
4:30 PM	Finals Matches
5:00 PM	Awards Ceremony
5:15 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 December 18. 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.