Day Ga Combat 2025

The Day Ga Combat event will take place on May 10, 2025 and will include 150 gram classes.

Location:

Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535,  Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/nQdAZycSmE4vw2oV6 Parking: Parking Lot

 

Communication Links: 

• Discord: https://discord.gg/654dyZzjVE
• Challonge Brackets: https://challonge.com/events/2024Dayton
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hacrusa
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hacr

 

General Competition Information:

Robots must meet the SPARC Robot Construction Specifications. Weapon locks and sharp edge covers must be used while the bot is outside of the arena.

 

Arena(s):

Competitors will be competing in the following arenas: 

• 150g Arena at 4 ft x 3.2 ft 

Pits:

A limited number of shared tables will be provided, so you may wish to bring your own.

A Shared Power area is provided by the venue for charging batteries and equipment use.  Please cooperate to share the power, as it is provided for the community. Bring your own power strips and extension cords (10-50 ft) if possible.

Maximum current and work locations may be restricted.  Ideally you should use your own Remote Power or battery powered tools due to these limitations.

Registration Fees:

NOTE: There will be a $10 ticket entrance fee at the door for the event we are part of.  Children under 12 are free!  If anything changes, we will update this page.

To be paid at check in upon passing inspection, via Paypal, Zelle or cash.

The Registration fees are:

• 150g classes - $5

Payment Links:

Venmo - @Charles-Cook

Cash App - $cjustuscook

When paying electronically, please state:  Name, Robot weight class, Robot name, Team name

 

Match Order:

Do to the only having 2 classes of bots, we will alternate between the 2.  Depending on the number of competitors the time for repairs will vary but you will have at 20 minutes.

 

Check-in and Inspection:

• Check-in / Inspection starts at 10:00 AM and closes at 11AM. 
• Final Inspections must occur before 11AM, and all inspections cease at 12PM. 

To check in your robot to the competition, you must pass the following checklist: 

• Demonstrated a safe activation, failsafe, and deactivation system with your Robot
• Demonstrate your robot can drive forward, backwards, left and right successfully 
• Demonstrate that your robot can successfully failsafe its drive (and weapon, if applicable) system(s)
• Show that your robot is equipped with a weapon safety, such as a locking pin, safety clip, or other safety device.  
• Pay the required registration dues for the event and for your robot. 
• Sign the Release Form and Waiver. 

Schedule: 

This schedule is subject to change based on weather, check in, and number of bots registered. 

• 10:00 AM - Check-in/Inspections/Safety Begins
• 11:00 AM - Last call for all competitors to Check-In For Inspection Checklist, see section Check In
• 12:00 AM - Last call for all competitors to pass inspection. 
• 1:00 PM - 30 minute Break for Lunch
• 1:30 PM - Matches begin
• 5:30 PM - Matches End, Awards Presented

Safety: Everyone participating should become familiar with the HACR Rules - HACR Safety Rules   

Pay particular attention to the Participant Safety Guide Section.