We will be hosting a second MRCA qualifying combat robot competition at the National Guard Armory in Hastings, MN. The competition will include 1 lb (antweight) and 3 lb (beetleweight) weight classes going head-to-head in an enclosed 8’ x 8’ arena.
Tournament Format: Modified Swiss into Single Elimination
Sign Ups: There are open spots for 48 antweight (1 lbs) bots and 16 beetleweight (3 lbs) bots, with a limit of 2 antweight bots and 1 beetleweight bot per driver.
Sign up starts February 19th at 10:00AM CST
Date: April 27, 2024 Location: Hastings National Guard Armory America. 586 [3050 MN-316, Hastings, MN 55033]
Venue: Has plenty of space for pits (tables & chairs are provided) please bring an extension cord. There will be a couple of TVs to view the fights.
Antweight & Beetleweight Prizes:
- First Place $50 gift card to Robot Smashing League’s Store
- Second Place $25 gift card to Robot Smashing League’s Store
- Third Place $10 gift card to Robot Smashing League’s Store
Food: Minne’s on Glenwood will be back again serving Sliders, Chicago Dogs and Street Polish. El huarache food truck will also be on site with a variety of Mexican food options.
Sponsors: RFA Engineering has graciously provided the arena. RFA Engineering is a comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineering company that offers product development services to all types of Off-Highway equipment manufactures!
Arena: 8’ x 8’, TBD on floor type and pit/pushout Rough Schedule:
- 8:00am – Doors Open & Safety Opens
- 10:00am – Doors Open for Spectators and fights begin
- 6:00pm - Single Elimination Starts
Entry Fee: $30 per bot
Ruleset: This event will follow MRCA rules
Spectators: Spectators are welcome and free to attend and doors open at 10am.
Live Stream: This event will be live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lodK5o7xV8Q
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Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form.
Stay-tuned for details about the livestream and feel free to email robotsmashingleague@gmail.com if you have any questions.