Mustang Circuit Showdown

ENG20264962 Registration opens soon Engage (Elementary/Middle School Robotics)

Location

Breck School

123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 55422 United States

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General information

Giddy Up to the Mustang Circuit Showdown - RECF Engage Tournament! We are thrilled to host teams bringing VEX IQ, LEGO SPIKE Prime, and LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 platforms. Today is all about celebrating your creativity, problem-solving, and hard work across every system. Good luck to all our builders, coders, and drivers—let’s make it a fantastic Rodeo!

Agenda


TimeActivityDetails
8:00 AM – 8:30 AMDoors Open & Check-InTeams set up pits, register, and receive match schedules.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMRobot Inspection & PracticeMandatory size and safety checks; practice fields open.
8:30 AM – 2:00 PMSolo Challenge Fields OpenTeams run optional Autonomous & Driver Skills runs between matches.
9:00 AM – 9:15 AMDrivers & Coaches MeetingBriefing on field rules, scoring, and sportsmanship.
9:15 AM – 9:30 AMOpening CeremonyWelcome, introductions, and game overview.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PMTeamwork Qualification MatchesTeams paired randomly to achieve high scores together.
9:30 AM – 1:30 PMJudged Team InterviewsJudges visit pit areas for Engineering Notebook interviews.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLunch BreakMain fields closed; Solo fields pause. Lunch available for purchase.
1:00 PM – 2:15 PMQualification Matches ResumeFinal qualification runs to solidify tournament rankings.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PMSolo Challenge Fields CloseLast call for Driver and Autonomous Coding Skills.
2:45 PM – 3:30 PMFinals MatchesTop-ranked alliance pairs play one final match for the championship.
3:45 PM – 4:15 PMAwards Ceremony & Wrap-UpExcellence, Teamwork Champions, Design, and Solo Match awards.
4:30 PMEvent ConcludesPit clean-up and dismissal.

Judging format

Judging Format: In-Person Pit Judging & Physical Engineering Notebooks

  • Engineering Notebooks : Physical notebooks must be turned in at the Team Check-In table by [ 8:30 AM] on the day of the event. Digital notebooks must be printed out prior to arrival if participating in physical submission.

  • Team Interviews: Judges will conduct in-person interviews with teams in their pit areas throughout the morning. Please ensure student team members are present in the pit area when judges arrive.

Awards

Excellence Award Alliance Champion Design Award Innovate Award Solo Match Champion Alliance 2nd Place Alliance 3rd Place Build Award Judges Award Inspire Award Energy Award

Travel information

Feel free to park in the main parking lot.  Please use the main marked entrance.

Emergency information

Security on site during tournament.

Refund policy

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 
  • Event Partner will process a full refund (minus the $5.00 RECF fee)

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

  • Full refund if request is made 3 weeks prior to event (minus the $5.00 RECF fee)
  • Half refund if request is made 2 weeks prior to event (minus the $5.00 RECF fee)
  • No refund if request is made less than 2 weeks prior to event.

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  • Dates Sat, Feb 6, 2027 CST
  • Registration Oct 1 – Jan 22, 2027
  • Entry fee $40.00
  • Payment due Jan 29, 2027
  • Capacity 0 / 25 teams
  • Program Engage (Elementary/Middle School Robotics)
  • Grade levels Elementary, Middle School
  • Event type Tournament
  • Region Minnesota
  • Association Open to all
  • Season 2026-2027 Season
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Contact

Cathey Ruiz - Cathey.ruiz@breckschool.org, 907-519-8126
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