SoCal Smackdown -- Now Open To All Builders!!

Join us for ASME at UCLA's first-ever beetleweight combat robotics tournament!

Update: We’re looking for a few judges to help us with the event! The competition starts around 10 AM, and should wrap up around 7 PM. We can offer judges a small honorarium as a token of our appreciation. If you’re interested in judging, please reach out to our event organizer Erin Hall at tvp.asmebruins@gmail.com.

Update: As of April 25, this event is now open to builders from the general public!

When: May 22nd, 2022 (8 AM - 8 PM)

Where: Ackerman Grand Ballroom (308 Westwood Plz., Los Angeles, CA, 90024)

Who: NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and Student Teams (collegiate, high-school)

Teams permitting, there will be a 16-team double elimination tournament for the public and a separate 16-team double elimination tournament for students; the winners of both brackets will face off in the championships!

Weight Class: 3 lb. Beetleweight

Cost: $30 per robot. Student teams should purchase "Student Team Robot Registration" tickets, and builders from the general public should purchase "Open Robot Registration" tickets on this Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socal-smackdown-robot-registration-tickets-302459132407 

Tentative Event Schedule:

• 8 AM - Venue Opens for Competitors
• 9 AM - Safety Inspections Begin
• 10 AM - Doors Open
• 10:30 AM - Matches Begin
• 1:00 PM - Lunch Break
• 2:00 PM - Matches Resume
• 7:00 PM - Final Matches
• 7:30 PM - Awards Ceremony

Competition Details:

• The event will be indoors, and is free for spectators. (Register for free spectator tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socal-smackdown-free-spectator-admission-tickets-302476524427.)
• Registration is NO LONGER LIMITED to student teams; currently, only 8 robots from any school/program can register, and a max of 32 robots can register (will open more spots if space allows).
• Event will comply with UCLA Covid-19 protocols: https://covid-19.ucla.edu/ucla-covid-protocols/.
• The arena size is 8' x 8' x 4', with 1/4" polycarbonate side walls.
• Tentatively, the competition format is double elimination; all robots will be guaranteed two matches.
• Robots must adhere to the SPARC Robot Construction Specifications: http://sparc.tools/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/SPARC_Robot_Construction_Specifications_v1.3.pdf.
• We'll send out more details to teams and individuals who register at the beginning of May.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our team (combatrobotics.asmebruins@gmail.com) or event organizer Erin Hall (tvp.asmebruins@gmail.com) by email.