Tournament Info
Kettering University Tournaments 1 & 2
Kettering University Events 1 & 2
Date: January 25 & February 8
Location: Kettering University, 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504
Parking: Follow the VEX Event signage posted on Chevrolet Ave. to parking and check in at the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center.
Agenda
- 08:00 AM Team check-in, Hanger (pit) set-up and inspections
- 08:30 AM Practice sessions open (sign up after check-in) and Skills
- 10:00 AM Opening ceremony & Qualification matches
- 12:00 PM Lunch break.
- 01:00 PM Qualifying Matches resume
- 03:15 PM Alliance selection
- 03:30 PM Elimination matches
- 04:30 PM Awards Ceremony
* Campus Tours begin at the conclusion of the awards ceremony, with pizza to follow the tour for those participating in the tour only.
Pre-Order Food Vouchers:
- Pre-order vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the NEW Learning Commons are $12 each and available for purchase on Kettering's Site.
- Orders must be placed ONLINE by noon on TBD, so they have enough time to pick them up from the Dining Services office before the event.
- Additionally, lunch can be purchased at the door for $14.
- The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more).
- Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time.
- Outside food is permitted in both the Rec Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or plugs for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.
Local Eateries
- Einstein Bros Bagels - Chevrolet & University Ave. 10AM-2PM
- Jimmy John’s - 810.232.3717 - Delivery 11AM-4PM
- Little Caesars Pizza - 810.767.5585 - Delivery 11AM-10PM
Awards
Find award criteria here.
- All-Around Champion
- Teamwork Mission Champion
- Communications Mission Champion
- Judges Award
- Skills Mission Champion
Livestream: TBD
Kettering Event Team Lists
Saturday, January 25
- Team # (Team Name) - Student names
Sunday, February 8
- Team # (Team Name) - Student names
Grandville Tournament 1
Feb 1 - West Michigan RECF Aerial Drone Competition Tournament - MS/HS
Date: February 1, 2025
Location: Grandville Robotics Competition Center, 4900 Canal SW, Grandville, MI
Fee
This is an OPTIONAL, BONUS tournament. The registration fee is the responsibility of the team and is NOT REFUNDABLE. Please use the link below to submit payment.
Agenda
- 08:00 AM Doors Open | Team check-in | Hangar Set-up | Inspections Begin |
- 08:15 AM Piloting Skills Matches Begin
- 09:30 AM Flight Team Meeting
- 10:00 AM Teamwork Matches & Autonomous Flight Skills Matches Begin
- 12:00 PM Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM Resume Teamwork and Autonomous Skills Matches
- 02:30 PM Matches End (Teamwork and Skills)
- 02:30 PM Alliance Selection and Finals
- 04:00 PM Awards
Lunch
No info provided
Awards
Find award criteria here.
- All-Around Champion
- Teamwork Mission Champion
- Communications Mission Champion
- Coding Award
- Airmanship Award
- Judges Award
- Skills Mission Champion
Livestream: TBD
| Cost per Team |
| 2 person team $37.50 USD1 person team $75.00 USD |
| Student Name |
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Grandville Tournament 2
March 1 - West Michigan RECF Aerial Drone Competition Tournament - MS/HS
Date: March 1, 2025
Location: Grandville Robotics Competition Center, 4900 Canal SW, Grandville, MI
Fee
This is an OPTIONAL, BONUS tournament. The registration fee is the responsibility of the team and is NOT REFUNDABLE. Please use the link below to submit payment.
Agenda
- 08:00 AM Doors Open | Team check-in | Hangar Set-up | Inspections Begin |
- 08:15 AM Piloting Skills Matches Begin
- 09:30 AM Flight Team Meeting
- 10:00 AM Teamwork Matches & Autonomous Flight Skills Matches Begin
- 12:00 PM Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM Resume Teamwork and Autonomous Skills Matches
- 02:30 PM Matches End (Teamwork and Skills)
- 02:30 PM Alliance Selection and Finals
- 04:00 PM Awards
Lunch
No info provided
Awards
Find award criteria here.
- All-Around Champion
- Teamwork Mission Champion
- Communications Mission Champion
- Coding Award
- Airmanship Award
- Judges Award
- Skills Mission Champion
Livestream: TBD
| Cost per Team |
| 2 person team $37.50 USD1 person team $75.00 USD |
| Student Name |
.
MS Championship
MS North Central Aerial Drone Competition Championship
Date: May 17 & May 18
Location: Kettering University, Connie & Jim John Recreation Center, 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504
Parking: Parking will be available in Lot 3, behind the Recreation Center.
Qualifying Teams
- Team # (Team Name) - Student Names
Agenda
Monday, May 2, 2025
- 5:00 pm EST – All notebooks must be submitted digitally via the link in your Robot Events account.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
- 8:30 am — Registration Begins
- 9:15 am — Inspection Begins
- 9:30 am — Autonomous Flight Skills and Practice Fields Open
- 11:00 am — Registration Ends
- 11:30 am — Lunch Break (Skills Closed)
- 12:30 pm — Opening Ceremony/Team Meeting
- 1:00 pm — Qualification Matches Begin
- 5:30 pm — Qualification Matches End and Autonomous Skills/Practice Fields Close
- 6:00 pm — Venue Closes
Sunday, May 18, 2025
- 8:30 am — Venue Opens
- 9:00 am — Opening Ceremony
- 9:15 am — Piloting Flight Skills Resumes and Practice Fields Resume
- 9:30 am — Qualification Matches Resume
- 12:00 pm — Lunch Break (Skills Closed)
- 1:00 pm — Qualification Matches Resume
- 2:30 pm — Qualification Matches and Piloting Flight Skills End
- 2:45 pm — Alliance Selection
- 3:30 pm — Elimination/Finals Matches
- 5:30 pm — Awards & Closing Ceremony
Food
Pre-Order
Orders must be placed via the link here by noon on TBD, so we have enough time to pick them up from the Dining Services office before the event.
You will need to purchase a Voucher for each Lunch you plan to eat at the Learning Commons (Saturday Lunch and/or Sunday Lunch)
Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time.
Vouchers will be available at the Registration Table when you arrive at the Rec Center.
Pre-order vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the NEW Learning Commons are $12 each and available for purchase on Kettering's Site.
Additionally lunch can be purchased at the door for $14.00.
The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) and beverages.
Outside food is permitted in both the Rec Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or plugs for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.
Local Eateries
- Einstein Bros Bagels - Chevrolet & University Ave. - 10AM-2PM.
- Jimmy John’s - 810.232.3717 - Delivery 11AM-4PM
- Little Caesars Pizza - 810.767.5585 - Delivery 11AM-10PM
Lodging
As a reminder, this is a multi-day event. If you have not yet secured lodging, it is advised that you do so soon. Options within 5 miles include:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Flint/Grand Blanc (breakfast & pool)
- Gateway Hotel & Convention Center (pool, no breakfast)
- Holiday Inn Express (breakfast. no pool)
- Hyatt Place (breakfast & pool)
- Comfort Inn (breakfast & pool)
Judging Format
Competition Logbook:
- A digital Competition Logbook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 2nd, if you want it considered for judging.
- The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation Support Team. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.
Awards
Find award criteria here.
- All-Around Champion
- Teamwork Mission Champion
- Communications Mission Champion
- Coding Award
- Airmanship Award
- Judges Award
- Skills 3rd Place
- Skills Mission 2nd Place
- Skills Mission Champion
- Teamwork Mission 2nd Place
Livestream: TBD
HS Championship
HS North Central Aerial Drone Competition Championship
Date: May 19 & May 20
Location: Kettering University, Connie & Jim John Recreation Center, 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504
Parking: Parking will be available in Lot 3, behind the Recreation Center.
Qualifying Teams
- Team # (Team Name) - Student Names
Agenda
Monday, May 2, 2025
- 5:00 pm EST – All notebooks must be submitted digitally via the link in your Robot Events account.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
- 8:30 am — Registration Begins
- 9:15 am — Inspection Begins
- 9:30 am — Autonomous Flight Skills and Practice Fields Open
- 11:00 am — Registration Ends
- 11:30 am — Lunch Break (Skills Closed)
- 12:30 pm — Opening Ceremony/Team Meeting
- 1:00 pm — Qualification Matches Begin
- 5:30 pm — Qualification Matches End and Autonomous Skills/Practice Fields Close
- 6:00 pm — Venue Closes
Sunday, May 18, 2025
- 8:30 am — Venue Opens
- 9:00 am — Opening Ceremony
- 9:15 am — Piloting Flight Skills Resumes and Practice Fields Resume
- 9:30 am — Qualification Matches Resume
- 12:00 pm — Lunch Break (Skills Closed)
- 1:00 pm — Qualification Matches Resume
- 2:30 pm — Qualification Matches and Piloting Flight Skills End
- 2:45 pm — Alliance Selection
- 3:30 pm — Elimination/Finals Matches
- 5:30 pm — Awards & Closing Ceremony
Food
Pre-Order
Orders must be placed via the link here by noon on TBD, so we have enough time to pick them up from the Dining Services office before the event.
You will need to purchase a Voucher for each Lunch you plan to eat at the Learning Commons (Saturday Lunch and/or Sunday Lunch)
Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time.
Vouchers will be available at the Registration Table when you arrive at the Rec Center.
Pre-order vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the NEW Learning Commons are $12 each and available for purchase on Kettering's Site.
Additionally lunch can be purchased at the door for $14.00.
The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) and beverages.
Outside food is permitted in both the Rec Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or plugs for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.
Local Eateries
- Einstein Bros Bagels - Chevrolet & University Ave. - 10AM-2PM.
- Jimmy John’s - 810.232.3717 - Delivery 11AM-4PM
- Little Caesars Pizza - 810.767.5585 - Delivery 11AM-10PM
Lodging
As a reminder, this is a multi-day event. If you have not yet secured lodging, it is advised that you do so soon. Options within 5 miles include:
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Flint/Grand Blanc (breakfast & pool)
- Gateway Hotel & Convention Center (pool, no breakfast)
- Holiday Inn Express (breakfast. no pool)
- Hyatt Place (breakfast & pool)
- Comfort Inn (breakfast & pool)
Judging Format
Competition Logbook:
- A digital Competition Logbook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 2nd, if you want it considered for judging.
- The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation Support Team. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.
Awards
Find award criteria here.
- All-Around Champion
- Teamwork Mission Champion
- Communications Mission Champion
- Coding Award
- Airmanship Award
- Judges Award
- Skills 3rd Place
- Skills Mission 2nd Place
- Skills Mission Champion
- Teamwork Mission 2nd Place
Livestream: TBD
Task List
- Parents: Complete the Consent Form. It will ask for your program (AED) and team number (which can be found here).
- Team: Make sure your Engineering Notebook is up-to-date
Packing List
- Chromebook or other device for Skills programming
- Lunch (OR pre-purchase food voucher)
