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Robot

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). We will have up to 24 teams. Registration fee is $400 for a team's first robot (and $100 for a second robot which may be registered after August 1st).

 

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

Hotel Blocks

The quotes below are for double queen rooms. Prices do not include tax. Please stay at one of these hotels as the City of WDM is sponsoring our event using the hotel/motel tax. 

  • Sleep Inn Creek: 25 rooms​ @ $149-169/night

    • ​515-978-4012

  • Holiday Inn Express: 20 rooms @ $149-166/night​

    • 515-223-4050​

  • Country Inn: 10 rooms @ $179/night​

    • ​515-223-9254

  • Hyatt Place WDM: 9 rooms @ $260/night​

    • 515-212-3726​​

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Thursday, September 26th

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM   Field Setup

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM      Early Load-In is required to help with field setup. Please do NOT show up early to unload!

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Friday, September 27th

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM   Field Setup

1:00 PM - 3:20 PM      Volunteer Check-In through the Office

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM      Team can unload at door. Volunteers can assist with moving things.

3:20 PM - 4:45 PM      Team Check-In and Load-In

3:30 PM - 8:00 PM      Machine Shop Opens

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM      Concessions Open

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM      Practice Matches

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM      Volunteer Dinner Open

4:45 PM                     Match Schedule Generated

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM      Coaches/Drivers Meeting

6:15 PM - 6:30 PM      Welcome/Opening Ceremony

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM      Qualification Matches

9:00 PM                     Venue Closes

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Saturday, September 28th

7:00 AM                     Doors Open for Volunteer Check-In

7:45 AM                     Doors Open to the Public

8:00 AM                     Opening Ceremony

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM   Machine Shop Open

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Qualification Matches

10:30 PM - 1:30 PM     Concessions Open

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM     Alliance Selection/Lunch 

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM       Eliminations

Food/Concession Stand

General Items

  • Hotdogs

  • Pulled Pork

  • Pizza (Vegetarian Option)

  • Nachos

  • Drinks

  • Snacks

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Concessions will be open from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday and 10:30 -1:30 pm on 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'. We are attempting to get every team a single outlet plug-in. There will also be a dedicated battery charging area. Cordless hand tools are still recommended.

Machine Shop

ICE's 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 525: Swartdogs
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