Minnesota Mecha-Melee - MRCA Qualifier

Note: Details may change as we get closer to registration.

Minnesota Mecha-Melee will be an MRCA Qualifing event. We will be in the Community Center Gym. Mecha-Melee will have both 1 lb (antweight) and 3 lb (beetleweight) robots going head-to-head in an enclosed 8’ x 8’ arena.

Brackets:

• Double Elimination, 32 antweight
• Double Elimination,16 beetleweight

Sign Ups: There are open spots for 32 antweight (1 lbs) bots and 16 beetleweight (3 lbs) bots, with a limit of 2 antweight bots and 1 beetleweight bot per driver. 

Date: July 15th, 2023

Location: Maple Grove Community Center Gym [12951 Weaver Lake Rd Maple Grove, MN 55369]

Sponsors:

RFA Engineering has graciously provided the arena. RFA Engineering offers design, development, and simulation services in a wide variety of engineering disciplines. They are also currently hiring!

Palm Beach Bots has provided banners. PBB is a domestic combat robotics parts supplier. A great source to get started with ordering parts and kits.

Arena: 8’ x 8’ x 4', Vinyl floor, will have a pit

Rough Schedule:

9:00am – Doors Open

9:30am – Safety Opens

10:30am – Fights Start

Entry Fee: $25 per robot

Ruleset: This event will follow MRCA rules.

Spectators: Spectators are welcome and free to attend.

Social Links: Youtube,  Twitch

Food: The event is being held during Maple Grove Days festival. As a result, there will be plenty of food options available. 

Stay-tuned for details about the livestream and feel free to email robotsmashingleague@gmail.com if you have any questions. Check out other local MN events here.