South Valley Smashbots Inaugural

Join us for the first ever South Valley Smashbots at Alta High School in Sandy, Utah!

Please join the Utah Combat Robotics discord for news, announcements, and discussions with event operators and other bot builders.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 14, 2025

• 10:00 AM: Doors Open
• 10:30 AM: Weigh-in & Registration
• 11:00 AM: Builder's Meeting & Rules Review
• 11:30 AM: First Matches Begin
• 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
• 1:30 PM: Continuing Matches
• 3:00 PM: Final Rounds
• 3:45 PM: Awards Ceremony
• 4:00 PM: Event Conclusion

ENTRY INFORMATION

• Registration Fee: $20 per robot (to pay for the venue)
• Spectator Admission: FREE
• Team Size: No maximum team size, maximum 2 team members in the control area during matches
• Facilities: Tables and chairs provided for all teams
• Power: Please bring your own extension cables for charging and tools

WEIGHT CLASSES & PARTICIPANTS

Following official SPARC (Standardized Procedures for the Advancement of Robot Combat) v1.5 rules:

Full Combat Antweight Class (8 spots):

• 1lb (454g) maximum weight for wheeled robots
• 1.25lbs (567g) for shufflers
• 1.5lbs (680g) for non-traditional locomotion, such as bristle drive
• 2.0lbs (907g) for true walking robots
• Additional 0.25lb (113.5g) autonomous bonus available

Plastic Antweight Class (16 spots):

• Same weight limitations as described above
• Structural components must be ABS, ASA, PLA, PLA+, or PETG only
• No composite/blended materials (like Carbon Fiber PLA or Glass-Filled ABS)
• Non-plastic parts (motors, electronics, axles, fasteners, adhesives) cannot enhance structural integrity, armor, or weapons
• Foam, rubber, silicone, urethane, and TPU are allowed for wheels and electronics padding
• Waitlist available if classes fill up

TOURNAMENT FORMAT Full Combat Antweight Class:

• Double Elimination Bracket: Each robot gets at least two matches

Plastic Antweight Class:

• Swiss Tournament: 3 rounds where robots are paired based on similar records
• Top 8 robots advance to single elimination finals
• Match rankings determined by:
  1. Number of wins
  2. Quality of opponents faced (strength of schedule)

For All Classes:

• Match Duration: 3 minutes per match
• Judging Criteria (if no knockout):
  • Aggression (33%)
  • Control (33%)
  • Damage (33%)
• Knockout Conditions: Immobilization for 10 seconds (no controllable movement), or tapping out

ARENA SPECIFICATIONS

• Hexagonal arena with 3ft wide sides and 3ft tall walls
• Plywood floor painted with grip texture
• Fully enclosed 6mm polycarbonate surrounding the arena

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All robots must comply with SPARC safety guidelines:

• Power switch/removable link required
• LED light required to indicate when robot is powered on
• Weapons must have clearly visible locking devices when outside the arena
• All robots must pass safety and weight inspection before competing