Bots In The City of Southern Hospitality - November Edition
Hosted by Knuckle Sandwich Robotics - Level Up MS&ES
- Date
- 14-Nov-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-IQ-26-65676
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 45
- Spots Open
- 50%+
- Event Region
- Alabama
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Priority Registration Opens
- 8-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 22-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 31-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 11/04/2026
- Price
- $85.00
General Info
Bots in the City of Southern Hospitality
3rd Annual Robotics Competition
On November 14th, Knuckle Sandwich Robotics, Inc. (KSR) welcomes teams back to Hartselle, Alabama for the 3rd Annual Bots in the City of Southern Hospitality competition.
What started three years ago has become one of the highlights of our season, teams from across the region gathering for a day of sharp engineering, close matches, and the kind of hospitality Hartselle is known for. Whether you're a returning team looking to defend your standing or a first-timer joining us for the first time, expect a well-run competition, good sportsmanship, and a warm welcome all around.
Come compete, come cheer, and come see why this one keeps growing every year.
See you in Hartselle.
Stay tuned for more information on details such as parking and concessions.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 14-Nov-2026
Venue/Location:700 Sparkman Street Southwest
Hartselle, Alabama 35640
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Registration 8:00-8:45
Inspection 8:00-9:00
Drivers Meeting 9:05
Qualifications and Skills 9:15-11:30
Lunch 11:30-12:00
Qualifications and Skills 12:00-2:45
*Skills will end when the last qualification match ends
Finals 3:00
Awards 3:30
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please email [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In case of bad weather conditions please visit roboticevents.com where we will post updates about the event status.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
All registered teams will be notified as soon as possible and issued credit toward a future event equal to the full amount paid.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
No refund will be given
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. Digital Engineering Notebooks should be submitted by Noon Friday 11/6/2026
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.