Impact Robotics League event #4 - League Championships

Impact Robotics League is a new youth combat league for Northern Californa and beyond.
Currently Grades 7-12 

Fast-paced tournament format with 3 matches guaranteed for every team.  Group play followed up single elimination 

Details are available on the ImpactRoboticsLeague.org website. 

College teams/non-student builders: we hope to include you in the advanced bracket once again - we will finalize this decision by April 1st.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 2nd 2026 
• Location: Sierra College Campus Cafeteria, Rocklin, CA
• Entry Fee: $20 per bot (new EDU entries, open category if provided).  if you competed in events 1-3 and have not had any late drops , your entry fee is waived! 
• Divisions: 
  • Beginner EDU (grades 7-12*) Impact Robotic League Rules - brushed drive, 3S only
  • Intermediate EDU (grades 7-12*) Impact Robotic League Rules  brushed drive, 3S only
  • Advanced EDU 
    • SPARC 1.6 Construction Rules as the baseline 
    • Placer Robotics 25-26 Rules  , including changes/deviations from Sparc 1.6. Please see the document for complete details. Major differences include:
      • Plastic Ants: No TPU as per sparc 1.6 with the sole exception of TPU weapon or drive belts  are permitted as emergency replacements 

*We do accept 6th grade participants on an case by case basis for EDU divisions  - please contact the event organizer for details. 

Registration Deadlines and Details -

• EDU divisions must also register on ImpactRoboticsLeague.org,
• One robot per builder/driver . Large clubs (such as school based programs) may enter multiple bots provided each bot is designed, managed/repaired and driven by a subteam/builder.  Contact the EO to confirm if you have any questions.
• Adult supervision required onsite for duration of event for anyone under age of 18
• Registration Deadline: TBA
• Payment Deadline:TBA  . Any team not paid by the deadline will be moved to the waitlist 
  --> Pay Link Coming Soon 
  All participants and supervising adults must complete liability/media release waiver for the season. If you completed the waiver for IRL #1-3, you do not need to complete it again.  
  --> Complete the Online Waiver Here

We are excited to announce HAKKO and FingerTech Robotics are providing prizes/swag as League sponsors! 

Friday, May 1st

• 6:00 - 8:00 PM — Optional check-in, inspection, and safety

Saturday, May 2nd  (Competition)

• 7:30 AM — Venue opens to teams
• 8:00 AM — Venue opens to public
• 8:30 AM — Check-in & safety deadline
• 9:00 AM — Fights begin!
• 12:00 PM — Lunch break
• 12:45 PM — Fights resume
• 4:00 - 5:00 PM — Finals, awards, cleanup (estimated)

See the IRL Compete page for:

• Safety Rules
• Tournament Rules
• Construction Rules for the Beginner and Intermediate divisions