Carolina Countdown (Achieve)
A New Year's Signature Event in South Carolina
Remaining: 100
📌 Event Details
Season: 2026-2027 Season
Code: ACH20268864
Timezone: UTC
Event Dates: 12/31/2026 - 01/01/2027
Registration: 10/01/2026 - 12/04/2026
💳 Payment Deadline: 12/04/2026
📍 Location
Greenville Convention Center
1 Exposition Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Eligible Grade Levels: High School
📋 General Information
Welcome to the Carolina Countdown - A New Years Signature Event!
There is no better way to bring in the new year than with robotics competition of the highest caliber. We are excited to host the largest robotics event in the southeast at the Greenville Conference Center!
The Carolina Countdown is a two day event starting on New Years Eve and finishing New Years Day. Qualifications matches will pause near midnight so we can give the new year an exciting welcome.
We have partnered with local hotels to support our traveling guests while providing a premium stay in the beautiful city of Greenville, SC. We encourage you to use our partners:
Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort and Conference Center
Teams will park in the guest parking lot behind the conference center. All teams should enter at the main entrance. Only registered teams and mentors should be in the pit area during the event. Only team members, official volunteers, and referees should be on the competition floor.
We hope you will enjoy the various attractions in Greenville, SC. From our beautiful downtown, to our variety of parks and recreational outlets, there are plenty of things to do in our incredible city.
*The Carolina Countdown will send three teams to the RECF STEM World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri:
2 Tournament Champions
1 Excellence Award Winner
Notebooks must be digitally submitted on RECFEvents.org by December 18th, at 12:00AM.
Check this page frequently for updates.
*World Spot Eligibility:
Signature Events will be awarded World Championship qualification spots if they meet all established criteria set forth by the REC Foundation. Failure to fully comply with these criteria may result in the event being ineligible to receive World spots, regardless of prior expectations or historical precedent.
⚠️ Emergency Info
At this time there are no restrictions. Should this change, the requirements will be changed under this category. Please check back frequently.
NOTE: All policies are subject to change.
🧳 Travel Information
1 Exposition DriveGreenville, South Carolina 29607
United States
Travel Info
We excited to offer discounted block rates for teams attending the Carolina Countdown. Please take advantage of our area hotels to serve your travel needs:
🗓️ Agenda
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Wednesday, December 31
11:00 AM - Check-In, Inspection
1:30 PM - Opening Ceremonies
2:00 PM - Qualifications Start/Skills Open
6:30 PM - BREAK
8:00 PM - Qualifications/Skills Resume
11:45 PM - Matches End
12:00 AM - New Years Celebration
12:30 AM - Venue Closes
Thursday, January 1
10:00 AM - Venue Opens
10:30 AM - Qualifications Start
1:00 PM - Alliance Selection
1:30 PM - BREAK
2:30 PM - Division Eliminations
4:30 PM - Finals
5:00 PM - Awards and Closing
5:30 PM - Venue Closes
⚙️ Judging Format
In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews will be judged in-person the day of the event. All notebook submissions will be digital. Notebooks must be submitted before December 18th, at 12:00AM💵 Refund Policy
If the Event Partner cancels/postpones the event:
- A refund of $350.00 per paid team will be issued should the event be cancelled.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
- No refund will be issued.