Schmitt-IQ-BCSC Invitational Elf Overflow: The Sequel

Agenda

1:00 PM – Doors Open!
Woohoo! It’s just like Christmas morning… except instead of presents, there are ROBOTS! Come on in, spread some Christmas cheer, and get ready for an elf-sized afternoon of fun!

1:00–1:45 PM – Check-In, Inspection & Practice
Get your team checked in, let our inspectors admire your amazing robot, and squeeze in some practice and skills runs. We have lots of fun packed into a short afternoon, so let’s get those robots ready to roll!

1:30 PM – Team Check-In Deadline
Don't be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins! Make sure your team is checked in by 1:30 PM so we can keep everything moving and start our tournament on time!

Coaches Meeting – Sent by Video Before the Event
All coaches, gather around your screens! Buddy wants everyone to have the scoop before arriving, so we’ll send out our coaches meeting video ahead of time. Watch it before the big day so we’re all ready for an elf-tastic afternoon!

1:45 PM – Drivers Meeting
Hey, robot drivers! Gather around to hear everything you need to know before zooming onto the fields. Pay attention, listen carefully, and remember — Buddy believes in you!

1:50 PM – Opening Ceremony
It’s almost time! We’ll welcome our teams, spread some Christmas cheer, and get ready to kick off an awesome competition!

2:00 PM – Qualification Matches & Skills Begin
LET’S GO! Robots rolling, teams cheering, high-fives flying, and Christmas magic everywhere! We’ll be running TWO FIELDS AT THE SAME TIME, so keep those elf eyes open, listen for announcements, and be ready when it’s your turn. We’re moving faster than Santa on Christmas Eve!

Finals & Awards – Following Qualification Matches
The excitement is reaching the North Pole! We’ll wrap up with our final matches and celebrate our teams’ hard work with awards. Stick around to cheer on your fellow competitors and celebrate all the amazing things our teams have accomplished!

Volunteer

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Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Inclement Weather & Refund Policy

In the event of inclement weather, we will notify all registered teams as soon as possible, with every effort made to communicate any changes the evening before the competition.

If the competition is held as scheduled and a team chooses not to attend for any reason, including weather concerns, illness, or travel issues, registration fees are non-refundable.

If severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require the organizers to cancel or postpone the event, registered teams will be notified promptly. Any refunds or event credits will be handled in accordance with Global Robotics event policies. The event organizers are not responsible for travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred by participating teams.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:
If the Event Partner must cancel the event due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, registered teams will be notified as soon as possible, with every effort made to communicate any changes the evening before the competition. Any refunds or event credits will be handled in accordance with Global Robotics event policies. The Event Partner is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred by participating teams.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
If a Coach/Mentor registers a team for the event and later chooses to withdraw or not attend, registration fees are non-refundable if the event is still being held as scheduled. This includes decisions not to attend due to weather concerns, illness, scheduling conflicts, travel issues, or other circumstances affecting the individual team.

Judging Format

No Judging

Waitlist

5 teams are on the waitlist for this event.