Build Fight Fun! at InfinityCon Gainesville

Event Description

Build Fight Fun!

We offer an exciting combat robot event where creativity, engineering, and strategy collide. Participants design and build their own robots to battle in thrilling head-to-head matches. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a newcomer, This event offers a dynamic and engaging experience for all skill levels, with a focus on innovation, sportsmanship, and, of course, fun! Join us for a day of intense competition, learning, and community at InfinityCon.

InfinityCon

InfinityCon focuses on artists and creators of major and independent comic books, video & tabletop gaming, anime, with events & entertainment for all ages scheduled throughout the weekend. We create a place where attendees can shop, learn, be entertained, and come together to celebrate the pop culture they love. We aim to entertain & inspire dreamers and creators of all ages!

Gainesville Florida

Gainesville, Florida, is a vibrant city known for its blend of southern charm and modern amenities. Home to the University of Florida, it offers a wide range of hotel options, from budget-friendly stays to upscale accommodations. The city is packed with dining options, shopping centers, and entertainment venues, making it convenient for event participants. Gainesville’s easy accessibility and amenities ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all visitors attending the InfinityCon event.

Event Schedule

Friday

• early safety and table setup between 3pm and 6pm*

Saturday - September 28th

• Open for Builders - 8am
• General Audience 10am to 6pm

Sunday - September 29th

• Open for Builders - 9am
• General Audience 10am to 5pm

Tickets to InfinityCon

Each team will receive up to a maximum of 6 entries to InfinityCon Gainesville included with their robot registration fee. This is a 2-day ticket for the 2-day InfinityCon event.

• 1 Robot = up to 3 InfinityCon Tickets (example: child + parents)
• 2 Robots = up to 4 InfinityCon Tickets
• 3 Robots = up to 6 InfinityCon Tickets

Each team must provide the name and email address for all those needing tickets, a week before the event. Tickets to InfinityCon are emailed. If you do not provide the name and email before the deadline you may have to purchase InfinityCon tickets, so please make sure to include everyone ahead of time.

Buy InfinityCon Tickets from this Link to Support BFF Events

While convention passes will be available day-of the event, tournament Registration ends on Sunday, September 22nd at 11:59PM EDT.

Keep in mind that tickets are non-refundable, as described on the convention's website linked above.

Classes

• Plastic Ants: 1 Pound
• Ant: 1 Pound
• Beetle: 3 Pound

Entry Limits, Requirements and Fees:

• Registration: $25 per bot. Payment Due September 6th. After that date unpaid teams are waitlisted to promote paid teams and provide ample time for travel arrangements. 
• Entry Limits: Maximum 4 bots per team. No more than 2 bots per class, per team. Bots within the same class must have different drivers.

Rules

• SPARC ruleset with the following points of emphasis:
  • NO FIRE WEAPONS
  • Active Weapons Preferred
  • Pit: No Pit
  • Plastic Ant Specs:
    • SPARC Plastic Classes Rules 4.4
    • the Spirit of this class is to be 3D printed
    • PET, PETG, ABS, PLA, or PLA+ are the only materials that can be used for the chassis and weapons
    • PLA Pro styles are allowed such as PolyMax PLA
    • No nylons
    • No blends (CF, Glass etc)
    • No TPU or metal etc.
    • No Billit or Blocks of Material that is then machined (ABS, ect.)
• Motion: Battlebots rules, if you're moving it's motion so either tap out or your opponent is obligated to annihilate you. 
• Exposed batteries are automatic forfeits (protect the guts!)
• One postponement
• Unsticks at the referee's discretion. Generally speaking there are no unsticks unless the bots are stuck together.
• Tap Outs are allowed
• Match length: 2 minutes
• Double Elimination with a single final.
• Most Important Rule - **HAVE FUN** 

ARENA: 8x8x4

LOCATION

Alachua County Sports & Event Center
4870 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

VOLUNTEERS: Yes, please! Build Fight Fun! Events are a program of the Boatright-Heston Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit created to foster and promote STEM related activities. Anyone who has time to give is welcome to help. There are roles for everyone, robot knowledge is not required. We need as many volunteers as possible to keep the event running. And remember, even a 4 hour shift grants you free entry to InfinityCon so why not get a behind the scenes experience and free entry!!

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