ADC Early Season New England Qualifier
ADC20265787
Combined with ADC Pro Kick-Off
Registration opens soon
ADC (Elementary/Middle/High School Drones)
Location
Springfield High School and River Valley Technical Center
303 and 307 South Street, Springfield, Vermont, 05156 United States
Get directionsGeneral information
This early season ADC qualifier will take place at the same time as the New England Kick-off of the NEW ADC Pro "Off-Grid" competition. ADC teams can come and compete in "Mission 2027 - Fast Track" and also observe the first ever ADC Pro competition in New England. This ADC tournament will qualify for both RECF Worlds in April and Dragonfly Regional ADC Championships in Early June.
Agenda
Agenda
7:00 a.m. - Volunteers and Event Partners Arrive
7:30 a.m. - Check-in and Pits Open, Concessions Open
7:45 a.m. – Drone Inspection Opens
8:00 a.m.- Opening Ceremony and Announcements
8:15 a.m. - Skills Fields Open
8:30 a.m. - Qualifying Matches Begin
12:00 p.m. - ALL participants break for lunch
12:30 p.m. Skills and Qualifying Matches Open again
2:00 p.m. Skills Fields Close
2:00 p.m. Qualifying Matches Close
2;15 p.m. Alliance Selection for Finals
2:30 p.m. Finals begin
3:30 p.m. Awards and Closing Ceremony
Judging format
All flight logs and team interviews will be don in-person. No online submittals or judging will be accepted for this event.
Awards
All Around Champion
Teamwork Mission Champion
Skills Missions Champion
Communications Mission Champion
Coding Award
Airmanship Award
Judges Award
Inspire Award
Sportsmanship Award
Travel information
Team and equipment drop-off will be done at the front doors to Springfield High School. Please use the first driveway when headed south on South Street, coming from Main Street. Parking will be in the lower parking lots located in front of the high school. Please do NOT park in or near the bus loop at the front of the high school. Volunteers will be available at the entrance, beginning at 7:15 to assist teams with unloading and parking.
Emergency information
The First Aid station will be located near the concessions stand in the Springfield High School cafeteria, located across the hall from the Springfield High School gym. This is where the team pits will be located as well.
In the case of severe weather, the Event Partner will make the call on cancellation by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13. Cancellation notifications will be made to head coaches and lead mentors via email and text.
Refund policy
If a team withdraws by Friday, November 6th, a full refund less the $5 RECF administrative fee will be provided. If a team withdraws between November 6 and November 12, a 50% refund will be provided. No refund will be provided if a team withdraws after November 12.
If the event is cancelled by the Event Partner due to weather of unforeseen circumstances, a full refund less the $5 RECF administrative fee will be provided.
Registered teams 0 of 20
- Dates Sat, Nov 14, 2026 EST
- Registration Oct 23 – Nov 10, 2026
- Entry fee $70.00
- Payment due Nov 13, 2026
- Capacity 0 / 20 teams
- Program ADC (Elementary/Middle/High School Drones)
- Grade levels Elementary, Middle School, High School
- Event type Tournament
- Region Vermont
- Affiliation Open to all
- Season 2026-2027 Season
Contact
Event Partner - River Valley RADs Robotics and Aerial Drone Club
Christopher Gray - Head Coach
cgray@rvtc.org
802-299-8148