Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

7:30am - Doors Open
8:00am - Robot Inspection Starts
9:00am - Drivers / Coaches Meeting
9:45am - Qualifications / Skills Start

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch

5:00pm - Event Ends

* schedule will be in Tournament Management Software

Volontario

Volunteers welcome. Please email [email protected]

Politica in caso di emergenza/maltempo

In the event of bad weather, we will make every attempt to reschedule the affected session.

Note that if a session is rescheduled, a change in venue for the new date may occur.  Emergency procedures will follow those of the venue.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

In the event that this tournament cannot take place, registration fees will be returned minus $5.00 for administrative fees and postage.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

This event is nonrefundable after registration closes.

Health and Safety Policies

Corpus Christi is a welcoming coastal city, and tourist areas—especially around the bayfront festival grounds—are generally safe and family-friendly, with large crowds contributing to a lively but monitored atmosphere. Like any popular destination, standard precautions apply: travel with care, secure your valuables, stay hydrated in the warm Texas weather, and be aware of your surroundings in crowded spaces.

We recommend exploring the festival in pairs or groups, especially during evening events, and sticking to well-lit, populated areas. If you see something suspicious or need assistance, say something—immediately notify event staff, security personnel, or call 911. You can also report non-emergencies to the Corpus Christi Police Department or use local alert systems for updates.

Teams and spectators are encouraged to plan travel routes in advance (considering potential traffic during festival parades and events), use rideshares or shuttles when possible.

Your safety is our priority—let's make this a fun and memorable robotics showdown! For any concerns, contact us [email protected]

Data: 30-Apr-2026

Informazioni di viaggio

Planning your trip to the coast? We want to ensure your team’s journey to Corpus Christi is as smooth as possible so you can stay focused on the competition.

Lodging

• To ensure your pilots and engineers are well-rested and ready for action, we strongly encourage teams to travel in the day before their scheduled event.

Executive Residency by Best Western Corpus Christi - $99-$119/night + taxes/fees

Booking Information: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.44764.html?groupId=2H7KH2K2

Hampton Inn & Suites Corpus Christi - $116/night + taxes/fees

Booking Link: https://group.hamptoninn.com/82hm0p

To book, you can use the booking link or call (361) 653-4655 and reference the 3 digit code of 908.

Cut-off Date: April 8, 2026

Holiday Inn Airport & Conference Center - $95/night + taxes/fees

Booking Link: Buc Days STEAM Competition Week 1

Cut-Off Date: April 14, 2026

Hyatt Place - $115/night + taxes/fees

Booking Link:

https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/crpzc?location=Hyatt%20Place%20Corpus%20Christi&checkinDate=2026-04-29&checkoutDate=2026-04-30&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=G-BDSW&accessibilityCheck=false

To book, you can use the booking link or also use the code "G-BDSW" when booking online as well.

Townplace Suites by Marriott - $99/night + taxes/fees

Booking Link: Reservation-Link

To book, you can use the booking link or call the front desk at 361-991-2011 and mention the code C-BUCS.

Parking at the venue is FREE.

Pro Tip: Arriving a day early not only beats the early morning team travel but also allows you to enjoy the Buc Days festival event.

Webcast

This event will be live streamed on YouTube LIVE.

Formato Giudizio

There is NO JUDGING at this event.

Food Options

Please submit your pre-order form before April 15th using the link below: https://bucdays.com/food-court/

Lunch is 1 hour (60 mins). Please remember if going out for the lunch period, traffic is bad and some streets are blocked. We encourage you to enjoy the food court food so you have time to eat, enjoy a small break and be ready to start on time at 1pm.

Prizes / Award

VIQC (Elementary Only - ≤ 11 year old) – $5,000 Total //// Updated April 21, 2026

Teamwork Champions: (x2) $1,000

The  Teamwork Champions award be the greatest treasure o' the competition! Bestowed upon the two teams formin' the winning alliance in the Tournament Finals, these swashbucklers claim victory through top scores in qualification and elimination matches. No judgin' panels here—pure robot prowess! Champions show unmatched strategy, seamless alliance teamwork, expert drivin', and a robot built to dominate the game. Raise the Jolly Roger! These pirates o' prowess rule the arena and earn glory. Arrr!

Teamwork Finalists (x2): $750

The Teamwork Finalist award be a shiny bounty for near-victors o' the competition! Bestowed upon the two teams formin' the runner-up alliance in the Tournament Finals, these bold pirates battled through qualification and elimination matches, reachin' the grand showdown. No judgin' panels here—pure robot grit! Finalists display fierce strategy, strong alliance teamwork, sharp drivin', and a robot ready to plunder the game. Hoist the colors high! These valiant crews nearly claimed the throne and earn hard-fought honor. Arrr!

Robot Skills Champion: $500

The Robot Skills Champion award be a gleaming chest o' gold for solo mastery o' the seas! Bestowed upon the single team with the highest combined Driving Skills and Autonomous Coding Skills scores at the event. No alliances or judges here—pure robot brilliance! Champions excel in precision driving, clever autonomous programming, and a machine engineered to rack up maximum points alone on the field. Hoist the sails high! This lone pirate o' perfection dominates the Skills Challenge and earns renown. Arrr!

Robot Skills 2nd Place: $300

The Robot Skills 2nd Place award be a fine silver bounty for near-solo mastery o' the seas! Bestowed upon the single team with the second highest combined Driving Skills and Autonomous Coding Skills scores at the event. No alliances or judges here—pure robot excellence! Runners-up shine with precision driving, sharp autonomous programming, and a machine built to haul massive points alone. Hoist the sails proud! This steadfast pirate o' prowess claims hard-earned glory. Arrr!

Robot Skills 3rd Place: $200

The Robot Skills 3rd Place award be a sturdy bronze trove for fierce solo mastery o' the seas! Bestowed upon the single team with the third highest combined Driving Skills and Autonomous Coding Skills scores at the event. No alliances or judges here—pure robot might! These contenders dazzle with precise driving, clever autonomous programming, and a machine forged to score mighty points alone. Hoist the sails strong! This bold pirate o' prowess seizes well-earned glory. Arrr!

Arrr-mazing Spirit Award: $500

The Arrr-mazing Spirit Award celebrates the most enthusiastic and creative pirate crew in our family-friendly robotics competition! This special honor goes to the team that fully embraces the pirate theme with fun, age-appropriate costumes, dazzling pit and robot decorations, and infectious high-seas energy. From colorful bandanas and eye patches to treasure-map banners and jolly robot parrot companions, judges look for imaginative, inclusive displays that spark joy and excitement for everyone. It’s all about teamwork, creativity, and swashbuckling fun—proving that the heartiest pirates bring the biggest smiles and the loudest “Arrr!” to the event. Yo ho ho—set sail for spirit!

Event Layout & Pits

Event Layout

We are providing each team a 10’x10’ designated pit. We encourage teams to bring their gear and decorations to show off their team. There will be business leaders and the public walking the pits. Any decorations or presentations must be family friendly and safe for the public to interact with. You are responsible for always monitoring your pit.

You will receive your pit assignment before the event. Teams are required to occupy their assigned pit and not move without expressed permission by the Event Director. This is so we can find you to convey important information or address emergencies in a timely manner.

We will be providing a 6’ foot rectangle table for each pit. We will not be providing any chairs, and no venue / event chairs are allowed in the pit. You may bring your own folding chairs, but they must all fit within the pit. No sitting in chairs on walkways is allowed. There is a designated seating area with viewing of the competitions and there are plenty of areas to relax just outside of the designated event area.

We are providing access to standard 110v AC power. You are strongly encouraged to pack a 25ft three prong extension cord that can be used to access power for your pit. You are responsible for securing the extension cable to the floor with appropriate tape. Don’t use the type of tape that can damage the carpet.

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