MCS ADC Haunted Skies Drone Challenge 10.31.26

📌 Event Details

Season: 2026-2027 Season

Code: ADC20267018

Timezone: UTC

Event Dates: 10/31/2026 - 10/31/2026

Registration: 09/01/2026 - 10/23/2026

💳 Payment Deadline: 10/23/2026

📍 Location

Germantown High School

409 Calhoun Station Parkway

Madison, Mississippi 39110

🗺️ View on Google Maps

Eligible Grade Levels: High School

📋 General Information

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

Event Location:
Germantown High School
4099 Calhoun Station Parkway
Madison, MS 39110

Important Reminders:

·       Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.

·       Logbooks must be submitted digitally using the notebook submission link (TBD).

·       Notebook submission deadline: October 23.

·       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 ADC 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 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 Germantown High School in Madison, Mississippi, for our REC Foundation ADC 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 High School
409 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

Agenda

7:30 AM - Doors Open

7:45 AM - Team Check in, Inspections Begin

8:00 AM - Piloting Mission Begins

9:00 AM - Flight Team Meeting and Match Schedule Created 

9:30 AM - Teamwork Matches, Autonomous Flight Mission and Judging Begin

12:00 PM - Lunch

12:30 PM - All Matches and Judging Resume

1:30 PM - Teamwork Qualification Matches, Piloting and Autonomous Flight Matches and Judging End

1:45 PM - Alliance Selections

2:00 PM - Finals and Awards

3:00 PM - Event Ends

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 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.