RSL at the Armory in October

We will be hosting another 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: Group Stage where 3-1 and better records move into Single Elimination

Sign Ups: There are open spots for 64 antweight (1 lbs) bots and 32 beetleweight (3 lbs) bots.

Sign up starts August 8th at 10:00AM CST

Date: October 5, 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). 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!

BAIS219 Laser and Machining Services is providing the trophies for this event. BAIS219 Laser and Machining Services provides custom solutions for your one-of-a-kind project.

Arena: 8’ x 8’, TBD on floor type

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.

Social Links: Please subscribe to our Youtube Channel

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.