2024 May
Qualifier
Saturday, May 18th
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Plastic Ant
Registration cap: 16 robots
All Plastic Ants must comply with the Betz Botz Plastic Ruleset. Fights will be scored under the Betz Botz Judging Criteria.
The tournament format will be three rounds of Swiss, followed by a single elimination tournament between the top four ranking robots.
Open Ant
Registration cap: 40 robots
This is a MRCA qualifying weightclass.
All Open Ants must comply with the MRCA Ruleset. Fights will be scored under the MRCA Judging Criteria. Go the the Midwest Robot Combat Association’s website for details.
The tournament format will be four rounds of Swiss, followed by a single elimination tournament between the top eight ranking robots.
1st Place: $500 prize
2nd Place: $100 prize
3rd Place: free entry at next Betz Botz qualifier
Beetleweight
Registration cap: 16 robots
This is a MRCA qualifying weightclass.
All Beetles must comply with the MRCA Ruleset. Fights will be scored under the MRCA Judging Criteria. Go the the Midwest Robot Combat Association’s website for details.
The tournament format will be three rounds of Swiss, followed by a single elimination tournament between the top four ranking robots.
| Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 8:00am-9:30am | Setup and check-in |
| 9:40am-9:50am | Driver's meeting |
| 10:00am-12:00pm | Fights |
| 12:00pm-12:30pm | Lunch |
| 12:30pm-6:00pm | Fights |
Please note that the schedule projects a worst case scenario. Realistically, we will completely wrap up closer to 4:00pm
Event Details
Location: 156 St Lawrence Ave, Beloit, WI 53511
Food: We will be selling hotdogs, waters, and sodas on-site.
Power: Bring an extension cord and power strip. Tables and chairs are provided, but we only have a few spots to plug in.
Arena
Size: 8' x 6' x 4' with 12” x 12” pushout on one long side of arena.
Floor: Plywood with traction paint
Kickplates: 1/2" UHMW