MCS ACHIEVE Middle School MMS 12.12.26--SCHOOL ONLY

📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ACH20263803

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 12/12/2026 - 12/12/2026

Registration: 09/01/2026 - 11/27/2026

💳 Payment Deadline: 11/27/2026

📍 Location

Madison Middle School

1365 Mannsdale Road

Madison, MS 39110

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: Middle School

📋 General Information

Welcome to our SCHOOL ONLY REC Foundation Achieve Robotics Competition at Madison Middle School! 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: November 27.

·       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 Achieve Robotics Competition Qualifying Event. Awards will be presented in accordance with the REC Foundation 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 soon!

⚠️ 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

Tentative Event Agenda

Time

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
12:00 PM	Robot Inspection, Judging Interviews, and Solo Matches End
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM	Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 3:45 PM	Qualification Matches
4:00 PM	Alliance Selection
4:30 PM	Finals Matches
6:00 PM	Awards Ceremony
6:15 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 November 27. 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.