2027 Winneconne Achieve Robotics Competition

General Info

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with RECF and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the RECFEvents website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Blended Event

This event is open to both Middle and High School RECF Achieve Teams.

Lunch and Concessions

Some concessions will be available on the day of the event, but carry in food and drinks are allowed.  Since Winneconne is a smaller community we are very limited on “nearby” outside food options so please plan accordingly.

Elimination Matches

Number of elimination alliances (16-23 teams = 8 alliances in finals, 24-31 teams =12 alliances in finals, 32+ teams = 16 alliances in finals)

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the Robot Inspection Checklist
2. Check the official RECF forums for rule updates and changes.
3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on recevents.org.
4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
   • Goggles/Safety Glasses
   • Spare parts & tools
   • Batteries and chargers
   • Power strip and extension cord
   • Laptop computer
   • Programming cable
   • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)
   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table
   • Giveaways if you have them
5. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
6. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
7. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.
8. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your robot's brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants (students and coaches/mentors) must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Online Consent Form.  We will not accept paper consent forms.

Elimination Brackets for Wisconsin Achieve Events:

Up to 32 teams at an event will compete in the Elimination Rounds; all teams at an event are eligible for Alliance Selection, not just the top 32-ranked teams. If there are an odd number of teams, unfortunately the last team will not be able to compete in the Elimination Rounds.  If an event has fewer than 16 alliances, the highest-seed alliances receive a bye. The Control software automatically calculates the elimination brackets for the number of alliances competing. 

Following the Qualifying Criteria, Finals Alliances are 2 teams. Finals matches are determined by the winner of one match. Ties will be replayed until a winner is determined. Event Partners may run elimination brackets in any legal configuration they wish, but are encouraged to follow the standard for the State. 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for Inspire teams: No

Agenda

*Agenda is subject to some change as tournaments vary with how the day flows*

7:30 am - Doors open
8:00-9:15 - am Check-in & Inspection
9:30 am - Event-wide Meeting
10:00 am - Qualification Matches, Solo Match Field open during Qualification Matches
12:00 pm - Lunch break for Volunteers
12:30 pm - Qualification Matches resume, Solo Match Field open during Qualification Matches
2:30 pm - Alliance Selection
3:00 pm - Finals Matches
4:30 pm - Awards and closing

Event metrics:
Up to 24 teams play in Matches
About 5 minute match cycle time
8 qualification matches target

*In case of inclement weather there will be an alternative agenda that is set 2 hours later for each item to allow extra travel time to the event or for road/weather conditions to improve.  The decision to move to the alternative agenda and notifications to registered teams will be made no later than 6pm on Friday January 1st*

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.

Travel and Parking

Venue Address: 400 North 9th Avenue, Winneconne, WI 54986

Parking: There is a parking lot on the south side of the school that can be used.  Please do NOT use the church lot that is attached to the school's lot.

Handicap Parking: There are some handicap spots available near the door.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Please check this tab if weather looks threatening. Always make your travel decision based on the safety of your teams, coaches, and spectators. 

In case of inclement weather there will be an alternative agenda that is set 2 hours later for each item to allow extra travel time to the event or for road/weather conditions to improve.  The decision to move to the alternative agenda and notifications to registered teams will be made no later than 6pm on Friday January 1st.

Refund and Payment Policies

Please pay registration fee within 2 weeks of registration, or your team may be moved to the Waiting List

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

-Full Refunds will be offered

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

-No refunds except for extenuating circumstances.