📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ENG20264650

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 10/16/2026 - 10/16/2026

Registration: 08/11/2026 - 10/09/2026

💳 Payment Deadline: 10/09/2026

📍 Location

Madison Central High School

1417 Highland Colony Parkway

Madison, MS 39110

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: Middle School

📋 General Information

Welcome to our REC Foundation Engage Robotics Middle School SKILLS ONLY EVENT at Madison Central High School!

Event Location:
Madison Central High School
1417 Highland Colony Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

All teams must pass robot inspection before participating in Solo Matches. Each team will have three (3) Solo Driving Matches and three (3) Solo Coding Matches. Your highest score from each category will be combined to determine your overall solo match score. The team with the highest combined Solo score will be recognized as the Solo Match Champion. There will be no judging or alliance matches at this event.

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.

⚠️ 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

 

Recommended Hotels

The following hotels are located within approximately 5–10 minutes of the event venue:

• SpringHill Suites at the Township - Ridgeland
• Holiday Inn Express Jackson - Ridgeland
• Home2 Suites by Hilton Jackson/Ridgeland
• Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland

Additional lodging options are available throughout the Ridgeland and Madison areas, many of which are located within a few miles of the competition venue.

Local Restaurant Recommendations

Ridgeland offers a wide variety of dining options within minutes of Highland Elementary School. Popular local choices include:

• The Trace Grill – Family-friendly Southern favorites
• Lou's Full-Serv – Southern cuisine
• Local 463 – American and Southern fare
• Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux – Casual sports bar and grill

There are also numerous fast-food and casual dining options nearby, including Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, and many restaurants in the Renaissance at Colony Park shopping district.

Things to Do

If your team is staying in the area before or after the competition, Ridgeland offers several attractions nearby, including:

• Topgolf Ridgeland – A fun destination for golfers and non-golfers alike, featuring climate-controlled hitting bays, food, and games.
• Renaissance at Colony Park – Shopping, dining, and entertainment.
• Natchez Trace Parkway – Scenic drives, walking trails, and cycling.
• Old Trace Park – Beautiful lakeside park with walking trails and picnic areas.
• Mississippi Crafts Center – Showcasing handcrafted works from Mississippi artisans.

We look forward to welcoming your team! Safe travels, and best of luck in the competition.

 

🗓️ Agenda

Skills-Only Event Agenda

Time	Activity
3:45 PM	Doors Open & Team Check-In Begins
4:00 PM	Robot Inspection Opens
4:00 PM	Solo Driving Matches & Solo Coding Matches Open
4:00–6:00 PM	Teams Complete Up to Three (3) Solo Driving Attempts and Three (3) Solo Coding Skills Attempts
5:45 PM	Final Call for Solo Match Attempts
6:00 PM	Solo Match Field Closes & Event Concludes

Event Notes

• Teams must successfully pass robot inspection before participating in Solo Matches.

• Teams may complete up to three (3) Solo Driving Matches and three (3) Solo Coding Matches.

• The highest Driving Solo Match score and highest Coding Solo Match score will be combined to determine each team's overall Solo Match score.

• Please be ready when your team is called so all teams have the opportunity to complete their Solo Match attempts.

• Awards will not be presented at this event. Scores will be submitted to the REC Foundation and will count toward the official Solo Match rankings.

⚙️ Judging Format

There will be no judging at this event.

🏆 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.