CROK Test and Tune Open House

Organizers:

John Mccue :     oumichaelm@gmail.com


CROK, Combat Robots of Oklahoma would like to invite you to an open house at the Moore Norman Technology Center.

DISCLAIMER: NO TROPHIES! NO PRIZES! 

This is an informal event inviting anyone interested in Fighting Robots to come out and learn.  We will have a tournament for plastic ants only.

Depending on the turnout will depend if we do Round Robin, SWISS style, or full bracket tournament.

We want to have plenty of time for grudge matches and robot testing in the arena. 

Bring your Beetles and Full Combat Ants for test driving and grudge matches.

Getting to drive and test your robot in the arena is a rare oppurtunity.

 

Robots:  Robots must meet the SPARC Robot Construction Specifications.  In addition, no fire weapons or ICE (Internal Combustion Engines).  A LiPo charging bag must be used when charging your batteries.  Weapon locks and sharp edge covers must be used while the bot is outside of the arena.

Location:  This is an indoor event at the Moore Norman Technology Center Franklin  Road Campus 4701 12th Avenue NW Norman, OK 73069

Entry will be at the southern most of building facing west towards 12th avenue NW,   Gate # 5.

Facilities:  Event will be held in the Engineering room.  Space is limited. Tables are standing height.  Attendees are incourage to bring own tables and chairs.

Schedule: 

8:00 - Doors open and check in and Safety begins

10:00 - Safety Ends, must pass safety to be in plastic ants tournament

10:10 - Drivers meeting, bracket created

10:30 - Fights begin with round 1

12:30 – Break for lunch no lunch provided.

13:15 - Fighting resumes

17:00 estimated wrap up time

 

Arena:

Main Arena is 8x8x4 with wood floor. Walls are 2 polycarbonate panels 0.25 inch thick with airgap between.

Beetles and Full Combat ants, and  plastic ants are safe to operate.

Secondary arena is 8x4x2 wooden arena with one layer of polycarbonate which can be used for safety and possible matches with plastic ants.

Fees: Competitors  will be charge $10 per bot.

 

Join our Discord and Facebook groups for more updates!

Discord Server https://discord.gg/GzpqxbHyXa

Facebook: Combat Robots of Okalhoma

Location: 4701 12th Ave NW, Norman, OK 73069, USA

Website: https://discord.gg/GzpqxbHyXa

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Begin: 08:00

End: 17:00

Registration: April 28, 2025 - May 17, 2025

Bot Class Registrations
1lb - Plastic Antweight 13