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General information
RECF Achieve Robotics Competition at Rye Country Day School
Welcome
Rye Country Day School is excited to welcome teams to our RECF Achieve Robotics Competition on our scenic campus in Rye, New York!
The tournament will take place in the Cohen Center, our arts and makerspace building. We look forward to bringing together students, coaches, families, and robotics enthusiasts for a day of engineering, problem-solving, and competition.
Rye Country Day School is conveniently located just off Interstates 287 and 95 and near historic Playland Park in Rye, New York.
Event Location & Parking
Event Location: Cohen Center
Teams should use the Lower School Circle for unloading and loading.
Parking will be available in the Performance Center Lot and Employee Lot.
Registered teams will receive a campus map and more detailed arrival and parking instructions prior to the event.
Food & Concessions
Coffee, tea, juice, and breakfast sandwiches will be available for purchase in the morning. Breakfast sandwiches will be available in limited quantities.
Pizza will be available for lunch, and pre-ordering will be encouraged.
A food pre-order form with menu, pricing, and ordering information will be emailed to registered teams approximately two weeks before the event.
Teams and families are also welcome to bring their own food. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi will be available to participating teams.
Additional Event Information
Coaches will receive additional event information, including the campus map, arrival instructions, and other day-of-event details, during the week before the tournament.
Questions
For questions about the event, please contact Darien Cruté.
Helpful Links
Rye Country Day School
RECF Achieve
RECF Achieve Game Information
Agenda
Event Schedule
The schedule below outlines the planned timeline for the tournament. Teams should arrive with enough time to unload, park, register, and complete robot inspection before the event meeting.
| Time | Event |
| 7:30 AM | Doors Open |
| 8:00–9:15 AM | Registration, Robot Inspection & Practice |
| 9:15 AM | Event Meeting |
| 9:30 AM | Solo Match Field Opens |
| 9:45 AM–3:15 PM | Qualifying Matches |
| 3:30 PM | Solo Match Field Closes |
| 3:45–4:15 PM | Alliance Selection & Preparation for Elimination Matches |
| 4:15–5:15 PM | Elimination Matches |
| 5:15 PM | Awards Presentation |
Please Note: The event schedule is subject to adjustment as needed during the day. Teams should remain attentive to announcements and field updates throughout the tournament.
Judging format
Judging
Team Interviews will be conducted in person on the day of the event. Engineering Notebooks will be submitted physically.
Physical Engineering Notebooks: Teams submitting a physical notebook should bring it with them to the event and submit it to the judges during registration.
Awards
Travel information
Travel & Parking
Rye Country Day School is located in Rye, New York, conveniently accessible from Interstates 95 and 287 and a short distance from historic Playland Park.
Unloading: Upon arrival, teams should proceed to the Lower School Circle for unloading.
Parking: After unloading, vehicles should be moved to the Performance Center Lot or Employee Lot.
Event Location: The tournament will take place in the Cohen Center, our arts and makerspace building.
A campus map highlighting the event location, unloading area, and designated parking areas will be emailed to registered teams prior to the event.
Arrival Reminder: Please allow sufficient time for unloading, parking, and walking to the Cohen Center before registration closes.
Emergency information
Inclement Weather
In the case of inclement weather, all team advisors will be contacted via email.
Weather Decision: While weather can be unpredictable, a decision regarding the event will be made by 5:00 AM on the day of the event, if not earlier.
Up-to-date information will also be available through the WRRV Storm Center and the Mount Academy website. Please check either website before leaving for the tournament.
In the event of snow, severe weather, or another postponement, every effort will be made to reschedule the tournament.
Snow Date: Sunday, January 24
Refund policy
Payment Policy
Registration fees should be paid within 3 weeks of registration. Teams whose registration fees have not been paid within that period may be moved to the waitlist.
Teams that have registered but have not yet completed payment should communicate with the Event Partner regarding the status of their payment.
Late Registration: Teams registering after January 5 should complete payment as soon as possible. Registration fees should be fully paid or processing no later than the Monday before the event.
Refund Policy
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Refunds, less the $5 administrative fee retained by RECF, will be sent to the requested location via check by mail.
If a Coach/Mentor registers for the event and later chooses to withdraw or not attend:
A refund, less the $5 administrative fee retained by RECF, will be granted if the Event Partner receives an email requesting withdrawal at least 2 weeks before the event.
Registered teams 0 of 30
- Dates Sat, Jan 23, 2027 EST
- Registration Oct 26, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
- Entry fee $105.00
- Payment due Jan 15, 2027
- Capacity 0 / 30 teams
- Program Achieve (Middle/High School Robotics)
- Grade levels Middle School, High School
- Event type Tournament
- Region New York
- Affiliation Greater Hudson Robotics Conference only
- Season 2026-2027 Season
Restricted event
Only teams affiliated with Greater Hudson Robotics Conference can register. A team's affiliations are set on My Organizations & Teams.