Kettering University Pinnacle Tournament: Precision Pursuit
Remaining: 24
📌 Event Details
Season: 2026-2027 Season
Code: ACH20264151
Timezone: America/Detroit
Event Dates: 11/08/2026 - 11/08/2026
Registration: 08/27/2026 - 10/30/2026
💳 Payment Deadline: 10/30/2026
📍 Location
Kettering University Robotics Center
1700 University Ave
Flint, MI 48504
Eligible Grade Levels: High School, Middle School
📋 General Information
Registration Information
Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the RECF Events website.
Lunch and Concessions
Pre-order lunch vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the Learning Commons are $12 each and will be available for purchase on Kettering's Site after September 20, 2026. Please choose the correct date for your event. The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) and beverages. Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time. Additionally lunch can be purchased at the door for $14.00. Outside food is permitted in both the Robotics Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or outlets for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.
Feel free to reach out with any questions: Christopher Cunnington ccunnington@kettering.edu
⚠️ Emergency Info
Event Cancellation:
If weather or a local emergency cause us to cancel or modify the schedule for this event, we will update this event's recfevents.org general information page. Please check the recfevents.org General Information page before traveling to Kettering University for possible notice of a delayed event start time, cancellation, or rescheduling of the event due to inclement weather or local emergency.
Notice will be posted by 5:00 AM the morning of the event (or sooner if the decision is made).
🧳 Travel Information
Kettering University Connie and Jim John Recreation Center
1700 University Avenue
Flint, Michigan 48504
United States
Hotel Information:
After touring the facilities and viewing rooms at the following hotels, the Kettering University Robotics Center is proud to partner with the Hampton Inn & Suites Flint/Grand Blanc and the Hyatt Place Flint/Grand Blanc to provide teams with a discounted rate. Please see the amenities and registration link for each hotel.
Hampton Inn & Suites Flint/Grand Blanc
6060 Rashelle Dr, Flint, MI 48507
Amenities & Registration Link
Robotics Discounted Rate for Hampton Inn & Suites Flint/Grand Blanc
For questions or issues with the discount registration link, call Kristen Shoemate at (810) 484-3335
$129 + tax/night
Complimentary Breakfast - 6:00-9:00 AM
Indoor pool
Connecting rooms
Free WiFI
Free parking
Fitness Center
Business Center
Hyatt Place Flint/Grand Blanc
5481 Hill - 23 Dr, Flint, MI 48507
Amenities & Registration Link
Click Book, select dates, # adults/children, then Book Now, you will then see the rooms and $129 rate
For questions or issues with the discount registration link, call Kristen Shoemate at (810) 484-3335
$129 + tax/night
Complimentary Breakfast - 6:30-9:00 AM/Mon-Fri and 7-10 AM/Sat-Sun
Indoor pool
Connecting rooms
Free WiFI
Free parking
Fitness Center
Business Center
🗓️ Agenda
Kettering University RECF Pinnacle Tournament Agenda
Teams MUST be checked in by 8:30, as the Match Schedule will be finalized at that time and will not be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.
Please note that the Skills Field will be open during Qualification Matches.
⚙️ Judging Format
All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Digital Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event.
Digital Engineering Notebook links must be submitted by the Primary or Secondary Contact through the Coach's Dashboard on recfevents.org by October 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm.
Content that is uploaded after October 30, 2026 may not be eligible for Judging consideration.
Each Team will have an opportunity for an in-person interview with the Judges.
🏆 Awards
💵 Refund Policy
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Should this Kettering University RECF Achieve Tournament be canceled, refunds in the amount of $95 will be issued.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
There will be no refund.
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Should this Kettering University RECF Achieve Tournament be canceled, refunds in the amount of $95 will be issued.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
There will be no refund.