high school students competing in a robotics competetion

Robotics Competition

Agenda

Date: 7-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
The Ohio State University at Marion - Greg Swepston Gymnasium
1463 Mount Vernon Avenue
Marion, Ohio 43302
United States

​8:00 am     

Doors Open to Teams, Check-In & Inspections

9:15 am

Event Meeting

9:45 -12:00 pm     

Qualification Matches

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lunch & Skills

1:00 -3:00 pm

Qualification Matches

3:00 pm

Alliance Selection

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Elimination Matches

5:00 pm

Awards

General Information

Food

Lunch will be provided to all participants - pizza & bottled water. There will be a hospitality room provided for advisors, bus drivers, and volunteers. Concessions will be available with drinks and snacks. 

The Remnant will be available for lunch in the Guthery Community Room in Maynard Hall on the second floor. Check out the Remnant menu here.

Matches & Judging

  • Each team will have six qualifying matches.
  • Please familiarize yourself and your teams with the Push Back official rules. The GAME MANUAL is a good place to start! 

Misc. Info

  • All pit tables will have access to power. Please bring surge protectors/power strips to make sure you have enough outlets for your team.
  • We will have a dedicated WiFi network available for teams to access during this event. This was set up specifically for teams that will need access to online programming software during the event. Please make sure your school laptops are set up correctly in order for you to have access while you are away from your school building.
  • Are your teams ready? Be sure to check out the REC Library for VRC for a variety of helpful team information!

Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No