South Valley Smashbots: Halloween Havoc

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Schedule

• 8:00 AM – Doors open
• 8:30 AM – Registration, weigh‑in, safety checks
• 9:30 AM – Drivers’ meeting & rules review / brackets finalized
• 10:00 AM – Fights begin!
• 12:00 PM – Lunch break
• 1:00 PM – Continuing matches
• 3:00 PM – Break
• 3:30 PM – Continuing matches
• ~4:30 PM – Awards ceremony
• ~5:00 PM – Event wrap‑up & facility reset

Matches run continuously; break times may shift to keep fights on time.

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Registration & Fees

• Entry fee: $20 per robot, spectators are free
• Team size: No maximum; max 2 team members in the control area during matches
• Pits: Tables and chairs provided
• Power: Bring your own extension cords and power strips
• Class caps: 16 spots per class; waitlist enabled if full

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Classes & Weight Limits (SPARC v1.5)

Full Combat Antweight (1 lb base)

• Shufflers: 1.25 lb
• Non‑traditional locomotion: 1.5 lb
• True walkers: 2.0 lb

Plastic Antweight (1 lb base)

• Same locomotion allowances as above
• Structural plastics: ABS, ASA, PLA, PLA+, PETG only (no composite/blend filaments like CF‑PLA or glass‑filled ABS)
• Non‑plastic parts may NOT enhance structure, armor, or weapons
• TPU/foam/rubber/silicone/urethane allowed for wheels and padding

Fairyweight (150 g base)

• Shufflers: 187.5 g
• Non‑traditional locomotion: 225 g
• True walkers: 300 g

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Tournament Format

• Default: Round‑Robin for each class
• Double Elimination for brackets over 8 participants
• Match length: 3:00 minutes

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Judging (Latest SPARC)

Uses SPARC Judging Guidelines v1.2:

• Damage (4 points): Functional impact by match end
• Engagement: Who dictated the flow of the match (combines aggression/control)
• KOs, Tap‑Outs, Count‑Outs
  • KO: 10‑second immobilization or tap‑out
  • Judges’ decision only if no KO at the horn

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Arena

• Hexagonal arena, 3 ft sides, 3 ft walls
• Plywood floor with grip texture
• Fully enclosed with 6 mm polycarbonate

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Safety Requirements (SPARC)

• Power switch or removable link
• LED indicator for robot power
• Weapon locks must be clearly visible and effective whenever outside the arena
• Batteries must be charged in firesafe bags
• All bots must pass safety and weight inspection
• No spin‑ups or destructive testing outside the arena

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Venue Courtesy (Please Read)

We’re grateful to use an LDS church cultural hall. Help us keep the space welcoming:

• Be respectful of the building and furnishings
• Clean up your pit area; dispose of trash properly
• No alcohol