Jackets STEAM Team ADC Fast Track Blended
General information
Welcome to our REC Foundation ADC blended competition at St Martin High School! We are excited to welcome your team for a great day of competition, collaboration, and learning.
Event Location:
St Martin High School Gym & Cafeteria
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: 5pm January 2, 2027
- Please review the schedule on the Agenda tab and plan to arrive in time for the Team Meeting and drone inspection.
- For the competition we will have a concession stand with snack and lunch items as well as drinks
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, this a hospitality area as such there are many hotels, restaurants, and local attractions that are just a search engine click away.
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!
Agenda
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
We expect the following behavior and ethical standards at all RECF-sanctioned events:
Act with integrity, honesty, and reliability
Behave in a respectful and professional manner with all event participants, attendees, and RECF staff members
Exhibit maturity and professionalism when dealing with difficult and stressful situations
Respect individual differences
Respect the facility and equipment provided at an event
Follow all rules as listed in the current game manual(s)
Operate as student-centered teams according to the Student Centered Policy
Prioritize safety in actions and design
Demonstrate good sportsmanship, which includes supporting your alliance partners
These expectations apply to, but are not limited to team members, mentors, parents, any adult associated with a team, Event Partners, and volunteers. The Code of Conduct may also apply to behavior outside of RECF-sanctioned events where inappropriate actions are related to an event or participating individuals.
Judges will consider team conduct and ethics when determining awards.
Violations of the expectations in this policy may result in consequences up to the disqualification of the team or organization from the current event and/or future events, and potentially removal from the program after review by the RECF.
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
January 2, 2027 by 5pm
. Late notebook submissions will not be considered for judged awards in accordance with the REC Foundation's judging policies.
Awards
Travel information
Event Location
St Martin High School Gym
We will have a concession stand that will have snack and lunch items.
Emergency information
Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure a safe and successful event for everyone.
Refund policy
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.
Registered teams 3 of 32
- Dates Sat, Jan 9, 2027 CST
- Registration Sep 11, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027
- Entry fee $70.00
- Payment due Jan 9, 2027
- Capacity 3 / 32 teams
- Program ADC (Elementary/Middle/High School Drones)
- Grade levels Elementary, Middle School, High School
- Region Mississippi
- Affiliation Open to all
- Season 2026-2027 Season