Striker 101's Battle on Belmont

Welcome to Striker 101's Battle on Belmont

This Tournament will host Ant and Plastic Ant brackets. 

Tournament Format: Group Stage, where 2-1 and better records move into Single Elimination. We will have matchmaking (ranked & individual) available after the 3 rounds. 

Sign Ups: There are open spots for 24 plastic antweights (1 lbs) and  24 antweight (1 lbs) bots.

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Location: Saint Patrick High School, 5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60634

Venue: Has plenty of space for pits (tables & chairs are provided). Power Outlets and extensions will be provided 

Food: Concession stand will be open from 10 am to 4 pm (water, Gatorade, chips, trail mix, Nutella & Go). Price $1-$3 depending on the item. 

12 pm - 2 pm - Cheese and pepperoni pizzas will be available ($3.50/$3.75 per slice). GF Chicken salad and Vegetarian salads will be available ($5.50/$6.75). Cash or card accepted. 

Sponsors: Repeat Robotics and Robot Smashing League

Arena:

• 6' x 6', painted wood floor

Rough Schedule:

• 8:00 am – Doors Open & Safety Opens
• 8 am - 10 am Check-in, Safety, Weigh-in, Drivers Meeting
• 10:00 am – Doors Open for Spectators and fights begin. Free of charge. 
• 10:05 am Tournament Starts.
• 11:30 am - 12:00 break
• 5:30  - Tournament ends (loose estimate)

Entry Fee: $25 per bot plastic ant, $35 per bot for ant. Cash payment will be collected day of the event.

Ruleset: This event will follow MRCA rules. For Plastic Ants the SPARC construction rules will apply.

Spectators: Spectators are welcome and free to attend and doors open at 10am.

Live Stream: This event will be live streamed - TBD

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at mpiper@stpatrick.org

Stay tuned for details about the livestream, and feel free to email mpiper@stpatrick.org if you have any questions.

Event Organizer:
Magda Piper: mpiper@stpatrick.org
Joseph Tayler: josephtayler@yahoo.com