Romp in the Swamp at the University of Florida
VEXU Robotics Competition Override
- Date
- 7-Feb-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-U-27-67179
- Program
- VEX U Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 16
- Spots Open
- 50%+
- Event Region
- Florida - North/Central
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 8-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 30-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 31-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Price
- $100.00
General Info
Welcome to Romp in the Swamp at the University of Florida! We are excited to welcome you for a VEXU competition at the Florida Gymnasium.
Parking
Primary Parking: Teams should park at Parking Garage 7, located next to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center:
- Garage 7: 226 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
Overflow Parking: Garages 4 & 5 Additional parking is available at:
- Garage 4: 759 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
- Garage 5: 966 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32603
Teams may unload robots and equipment using the service road adjacent to the Florida Gymnasium, subject to university access restrictions. Parking is generally free on weekends unless otherwise posted. Please follow all posted signage and visit UF Transportation and Parking Services for parking regulations and updates.
Food and Dining
Teams will have a scheduled lunch break, and a variety of dining options are available on and around the University of Florida campus. For campus dining locations and current operating hours, visit: UF Campus Dining Additional restaurants and fast-food options are available throughout the surrounding Gainesville area. Please plan meals according to the competition schedule, as teams must be present for their scheduled matches.
Additional Information
Grade Level: College
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-Feb-2027
Venue/Location:1864 Stadium Road
Gainesville, Florida 32608
United States
Contact the Event Partner
You must login to contact this Event PartnerAgenda
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM | Team Check-in
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Robot Inspection
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Drivers Meeting
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Qualification Matches & Skills Challenges
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Qualification Matches & Skills Challenges Continue
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Elimination Matches
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Awards Ceremony
Volunteer
Interested in helping make Romp in the Swamp a success? We welcome volunteers to assist with running the competition. Volunteer opportunities include field reset, team queuing, scorekeeping, inspections, judging, and general event operations.
No prior VEX experience is required for many positions.
Volunteer Sign-Up: Romp in the Swamp Volunteering Form
Thank you for supporting the robotics community!
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
The safety of all teams, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority. In the event of severe weather or other emergencies, updates will be communicated as soon as possible. Teams are encouraged to check for updates before traveling and follow event staff instructions while on site.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
If the Event Partner cancels the event, all registered teams will receive a full refund of their registration fee.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Teams that withdraw from the competition will not be eligible for a refund, as registration fees are used to cover event expenses and preparations.
If your team requires additional time or needs to pay by purchase order or check, please contact the Event Partner through the event page to make arrangements.
Judging Format
Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.