MCS ENGAGE Middle MMS 1.23.2027--INVITATIONAL

📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ENG20261883

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 01/23/2027 - 01/23/2027

Registration: 09/01/2026 - 01/15/2027

💳 Payment Deadline: 01/15/2027

📍 Location

Madison Middle School

1365 Mannsdale Road

Madison, MS 39110

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: Middle School

📋 General Information

Welcome to our REC Foundation ENGAGE Middle School Invitational for Madison County Schools teams at Madison Middle School in Madison, Mississippi! We are excited to welcome your team for a great day of competition, collaboration, and learning.

Event Location:
Madison Middle School
1365 Mannsdale Road
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: January 15.

·       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—including Top Golf 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 in Madison!

⚠️ 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 Madison, Mississippi, for our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Competition at Madison Middle School! Madison is conveniently located just north of Jackson and offers a variety of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within minutes of the competition venue.

Recommended Hotels

Several excellent hotels are located within 5–15 minutes of Madison Middle 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
• AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland

Recommended Restaurants

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch between matches or a place to celebrate after the competition, Madison has plenty of great dining options.

Local Favorites

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

Quick Dining

• Chick-fil-A
• Panera Bread
• Newk's Eatery
• Jersey Mike's
• Chipotle
• Five Guys
• McAlister's Deli
• Jason's Deli

Things to Do

If your team has time to explore before or after the event, Madison and the surrounding area offer several attractions for students and families.

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

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 January 15. 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.