📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ACH20269733

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 02/16/2027 - 02/16/2027

Registration: 09/01/2026 - 02/05/2027

💳 Payment Deadline: 02/05/2027

📍 Location

Jackson Convention Center

105 East Pascagoula Street

Jackson, MS 39201

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: High School

📋 General Information

Welcome to the 2027 RECF Mississippi State Championship, hosted by Madison County Schools in partnership with the REC Foundation! We are excited to welcome the top robotics teams from across Mississippi for an unforgettable day of competition, innovation, and celebration.

The State Championship is the premier robotics event in Mississippi, bringing together the state's highest-performing teams to compete for State Championship titles and the opportunity to advance to the REC Foundation World Championship.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Location: Jackson Convention Complex
105 E Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201

Parking
Primary parking lots are located across the street and behind the facility. Buses may drop off and pick up at the covered roundabout at the main entrance on Pascagoula Street.

Registration
All teams must have registration completed and paid, or have a PO processed with REC, by Friday, February 5. Teams not paid or without a PO processing by the deadline will be moved to the waitlist.

Concessions / Meals
Outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited. Concessions will be available throughout the day.
The Convention Center is cashless, so please plan accordingly.

Official Apparel
Fine Designs will be on-site with 2027 RECF Mississippi State Championship merchandise. Be sure to grab a t-shirt or sweatshirt to commemorate the event!

Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to making this event successful. Please provide at least one volunteer per team.
Sign up here: TBD

Power Access
We will have electrical access throughout the building, but please bring labeled extension cords and power strips.

Pit Area
Each pit will include:

• One 6-foot table
• Two chairs

You are welcome to bring additional seating.
Feel free to decorate your pit area and share small items (bracelets, pencils, buttons, candy, etc.) with other teams. One of the best parts of Mississippi VEX is the opportunity to build relationships with students from across the state!

Solo Matches
Each team will be allowed up to three (3) Driving and three (3) Coding runs.
Solo matches must be completed within the designated time window.

Practice Fields
Each division will have two fields available for skills and practice. Two lines will be used, with skills teams served before practice teams.

Match Fields
Each division will run matches on two fields, alternating one field at a time. Fields will be located on the floor (no risers).

Engineering Notebooks
All engineering notebooks must be submitted digitally by Friday, February 5.
No notebooks will be accepted on the day of the event.

Team Interviews
Interview tables will be open for teams to participate at their convenience.
Interviews must be completed by 12:00 PM.
Judges may request a second interview during deliberations; teams will be notified by the Judge Advisor if needed.

It’s All About the Kids
Our goal is to make this a positive and inspiring experience for all students. They’ve worked incredibly hard to reach this point.

Please remember:
– Adults may assist only in urgent situations.
– Adults must not work on robots, programming, or engineering notebooks without active student participation.
– Coaching during matches should be limited—allow students to make their own decisions and celebrate their efforts from the spectator area.

Please review the Student-Centered Policy with all adults who will attend.

Code of Conduct
Ensure all students, teachers, mentors, parents, and spectators review the REC Foundation Code of Conduct.

We look forward to welcoming the best robotics teams in Mississippi as we celebrate a season of creativity, teamwork, engineering excellence, and student achievement. Good luck to all teams—we can't wait to see you in Jackson!

⚠️ 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

Thank you for traveling to Jackson for the 2027 RECF Mississippi State Championship! We are excited to welcome teams from across Mississippi to the Jackson Convention Complex, located in the heart of downtown Jackson.

Event Location

Jackson Convention Complex
105 E. Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201

The Convention Complex offers ample competition space, convenient parking, and is within walking distance of several hotels and restaurants.

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Recommended Hotels

The following hotels are located near the Jackson Convention Complex and are convenient for teams traveling to the State Championship:

• The Westin Jackson

• Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown

• Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson-Coliseum

• Old Capitol Inn

• Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson Downtown

Teams are encouraged to reserve rooms early, as hotel availability may be limited during championship season.

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Restaurants

There are numerous dining options within a short drive or walking distance of the Convention Center, including:

Downtown Jackson

• Iron Horse Grill

• Steve's Downtown Deli & Bakery

• Mayflower Café

• Hal & Mal's

• Estelle Southern Table

Family-Friendly Options Nearby

• Chick-fil-A

• Newk's Eatery

• Mugshots Grill & Bar

• Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint

• Georgia Blue

Several additional fast-food restaurants are also located throughout the downtown area.

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Parking

Parking is available in nearby public parking garages and surface lots surrounding the Jackson Convention Complex. Teams should follow event parking signage and allow extra time upon arrival, especially during the morning check-in period.

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Local Attractions

If your team is staying overnight or has extra time before or after the competition, consider visiting some of Jackson's local attractions:

• Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

• Museum of Mississippi History

• Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

• Mississippi Children's Museum

• LeFleur's Bluff State Park

• Mississippi State Capitol

• Jackson Zoo

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Team Reminders

• Review the event schedule before traveling.

• Bring all required robot components, batteries, chargers, controllers, and tools.

• Make sure your robot is ready for inspection upon arrival.

• Ensure all team members have any required consent forms or documentation completed before the event.

• Plan to arrive early enough to unload equipment and attend the mandatory Team Meeting.

We look forward to welcoming you to Jackson for the 2027 RECF Mississippi State Championship. Safe travels, and best of luck to all teams as they compete for a Mississippi State Championship and an opportunity to advance to the REC Foundation World Championship!

🗓️ Agenda

Tuesday, February 16, 2027

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.

Time	Activity
8:00 AM	Doors Open • Team Check-In • Pit Areas Open
8:30 AM	Welcome & Mandatory Team Meeting
8:45 AM	Robot Inspection, Judging Interviews & Solo Matches Begin
10:00 AM	Qualification Matches Begin
12:00 PM	Judging Interviews Conclude
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM	Lunch Break (No Qualification Matches or Solo Matches)
12:30 PM	Qualification Matches & Solo Matches Resume
4:00 PM	Qualification Matches & Solo Matches Conclude
4:30 PM	Alliance Selection
5:00 PM	Elimination Finals
6:30 PM	Awards Ceremony
Immediately Following Awards	Team Load-Out & Event Breakdown

 

⚙️ 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 February 5. 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.