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Event Information

Competition Information

We ask that all attendees demonstrate Gracious Professionalism at the event. Event information is available here (subject to change up to the start of Clash in the Corn).

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Our Sponsors The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Robotics and Engineering Foundation have graciously covered the costs to host the event this year! We have a goal to double the number of teams we had last year and are waiving all registration fees. In exchange for no registration fees, and for us to continue to receive funding from the City of West Des Moines (in our attempt to make this a long-term/low cost event), we kindly request that you stay at a West Des Moines hotel (optional hotel blocks coming soon) if you choose to book hotels. 

 

For any questions during the event, look for volunteers wearing their Clash in the Corn Volunteer shirt.

Team Registration Deposit

We are requiring a $250 deposit to secure your spot, that we will refund when you load in at the event and provide us with the number of hotel rooms that your team occupied. Additional robots are free of charge. A maximum of 32 robots will be allowed.

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For a check deposit, 

  • Pay to the order of West Des Moines Engineering and Robotics Foundation

  • Mail the check to

10620 NW Woods Ln.

Polk City, IA 50226

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For Venmo options, 

1 / Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines

2 / TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

3 / Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

4 / Hyatt Place West Des Moines/Jordan Creek

  • 295 S 64th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

  • (515)-223-4001

  • Group rate: $129/room/night

  • Breakfast included

  • Must book by September 23, 2026

  • Book through the Hyatt website. When you go to book, you will see a "Select Rate" tab, and then select "Corporate or Group Code" and put G-CITC as the code.

  • 15 double queen rooms available

Hotel Blocks

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Thursday

  • Field Setup

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Friday

  • Practice Matches

  • Conference Sessions

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Saturday

  • Qualification Matches

  • Alliance Selection

  • Playoff Matches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Food/Concession Stands

General Items

  • Protein bar $4

  • Edible cookie dough $4

  • Popcorn $3

  • Candy $3

  • String cheese $2

  • Beef stick $2

  • Chips $2

  • Whole dill pickle $2

  • Nachos with cheese $4

  • Mac & cheese $5

  • Pizza slice $4

  • Pulled pork sandwich $6

  • Chick fil a sandwich $7

  • Pulled pork w/mac & cheese $8

  • Water $2

  • Pop and Gatorade $3

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Concessions will be open on Friday and Saturday.

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Note: You may bring your own food, though we strongly encourage you to support our local robotics teams who are running the food stand.

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Cash and Card are both accepted.

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Facility Information

Pit Description

Pit Dimensions will be standard-sized, 10' x10' x 10'. Every team will get a single outlet plug-in. There will also be a dedicated battery charging area. Cordless hand tools are still recommended.

Machine Shop

Kernel Chaos' machine shop will be open along with their practice field, though it is a distance from the pit area.

Loading/Unloading

A loading dock is available, however items must be able to fit in a small elevator or be pushed ~800ft. Please see the map for detailed directions on loading.

Site Restrictions

  • Do NOT use noisy devices in the stands, pits or field

  • Do NOT use internet or hotspot 

  • Do NOT sell or distribute products

  • Do NOT wear open-toed shoes

  • Do NOT save seats in the stands

  • DO wear safety glasses in the pit area

Team List

WELCOME!

FRC Team 3928: Team Neutrino
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Valley Southwoods Freshman High School

625 S 35th St,

West Des Moines, IA 50265. USA

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