Canberra Combat Robotics - Feb 2026

Canberra Combat Robotics is hosting its debut Antweight Tournament

Event Details

• Organizer: James Green
• Date: 28th Feb 2026
• Location: MB Spares, 14 Lyell St, Fyshwick ACT 2609
• Website: www.Canberracombatrobotics.info
• Email: Canberracombatrobotics@gmail.com
• Registration Period: 16/01/26 - 27/02/26

Categories & Competition Details

• Destructive Antweights 150g
• Non Destructive Antweights 150g - Foam Spinners Allowed, see Rules Basics document
• Rules are based on SPARC ruleset, the summary and full rule set can be found in our Rules Basics Documentation found here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gh6kCtheQVC6R4NE4g-XqX20COLusNHQetpYXGnncZg
• Special rules to note, 
  • There are no active weapon requirements in either class, Wedges are allowed
  • There are no size limits on robots as long as they are in weight
  • Exposed batteries will result in an instant loss
• Format is Round Robin Qualifiers into Single Elimination Bracket
• Teams will be given half a table each in the pits and provided with power points

Arena and Judging

• Arena size is 120cmx105cm
• Fights last 3min
• There are low walls on one side that will count as a KO if you are sent over them
• There are 2 drop down pits/pushout zones
  • Destructive Fights, 1 pit opens at 2min
  • Non Destructive Fights, 1 pit opens at 1min and 2nd pit opens at 2min
• For Non Destructive Fights, there is a set of foam roller arena hazards against one wall that can be used to score points with the judges by pushing your opponents into them
• Fights that go the full 3min will be judged
  • Destructive will be judged on Damage, Control and Aggression
  • Non Destructive will be judged on Control and Aggression

Schedule

• 11:00 AM: Doors open
• 11:00 - 11:45 AM: Safety checks and registration
• 11:45 AM: Drivers, judges, and volunteers meeting
• 12:00 PM: Competition starts
•  5:00 PM: Estimated End time

Brackets

• Bracket details will be available at https://challonge.com/ on the day

Attendance

• Spectators are welcome to attend for free
• Please wear enclosed footwear
• We will have a sausage sizzle and drinks available for lunch - $2 each for a can of drink or sausage sandwich
• There are other limited food options in the area around the venue
• We are hoping to have a simple livestream set up for the event for those that cant attend