Project X: Robotics Challenge

Welcome to Project X: Robotics Challenge @XMS!

This event is for Elementary School and Middle School teams! 

Competition Preparation: This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. 

3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure.
Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming cable
Power strip & extension cord
Laptop computer
Engineering notebook
Banners and other decorations for your team pit
Giveaways if you have them

4. Understand how the game will be played. RECF participants should thoroughly read the game rules.  

5. Participation and Consent Form - A completed form for all participants must be turned in online. Team leaders must ensure they have completed forms for all team members attending the event.

Qualifying Spots are assigned by the REC Foundation. The assignments are calculated based on the number of spots available for State Championship, the number and size of qualifying events in the State, and the historical double-qualification rates for the State. Questions on State Qualifying spot assignments may be directed to your REC Foundation Event Engagement Manager 

Finals matches for Wisconsin RECF events:

Event Partners are encouraged to allow all teams to participate in Finals matches. However, at large events or events that are running late, the Event Partner may choose to run finals matches that do not include all teams present. 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Agenda

7:00 AM – Doors open

7:30 - 8:45 AM – Registration and Inspection

(All teams must be registered and Inspected by 8:45) 

9:00 AM – Drivers and Coaches Meeting 

9:15 AM - 12:00 PM – Teamwork Matches 

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM – Lunch

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM – Teamwork Matches

4:00 - 4:30 PM – Finals 

4:30 - 5:00 PM – Awards Presentation

Teams that need to withdraw from the event before the event deadline and produce an invoice showing payment will be refunded, minus a $5 processing fee, in full at our earliest convenience.  Teams that withdraw between the event deadline and the day of the event will receive NO refund, unless, as determined by the Event Partner, there are extenuating circumstances (these will be rare).

If the tournament is canceled, teams will receive a refund minus a $5 processing fee