Hewitt School Presents: Big Apple Bash
New York, NY, US
January 31, 2026
Event Information
| Organizer: |
Hewitt Robotics |
| Location: |
45 E 75th St New York, NY 10021 US Get Directions |
| Starts: | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Ends: | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Website: | https://www.robotcombatevents.com/events/6475 |
Registration
| Starts: | Dec 7, 2025 17:12 UTC |
| Ends: | Jan 20, 2026 17:01 UTC |
| Waiting List: | Allowed |
| Entry Fees: | Fee per robot (See class list) |
Event Organizers
Robot Classes / Competitions
| Category | Robot Class | Competition Name | Maximum Capacity |
Currently Registered |
Waiting List |
Entry Fee |
Pit Crew Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat | 1 lb - Antweight | Adult | 14 | 1 Robot | None | 40.00 USD | Unlimited |
| Combat | 1 lb - Antweight | Youth | 14 | None | None | 40.00 USD | Unlimited |
Recently Registered
Event Description
โ๏ธ Division Breakdown Youth Division
18 and Under
Adult Division
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Same weight and safety rules as Youth Division
Both brackets will run at the same time taking turns, with finals and awards at the end of the event.
๐ง Combat Rules (SPARC.IO Standard)
All robots must follow SPARC.IO rules and Hewitt safety protocols. To ensure fairness and safety:
โ STRICTLY PROHIBITED WEAPON TYPES
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Overhead attacks (hammer-saws mechanism) Note: Hammers are allowed
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Flamethrowers or fire-based systems
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Tasers, stun weapons, or high-voltage discharge
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Radio jamming or signal interference
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Entanglement weapons (ropes, nets, wires, adhesives, foams, tethers, or anything designed to immobilize a robot)
Robots using any banned system will not be allowed to compete.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Inspection
All robots must pass a mandatory inspection before entering the arena:
โ๏ธ Weapon failsafe must function properly โ๏ธ Drive system must failsafe โ๏ธ Battery must be enclosed and undamaged โ๏ธ All sharp or exposed components must be shielded in the pit โ๏ธ Transport locks must be used when moving the robot
Robots that fail inspection cannot compete until corrected.
๐โจ High Fashion Robot Contest
New York robotics deserves runway-level style.
In addition to combat brackets, we will host a High Fashion Bot Showcase:
๐ Dress your robot in the most stylish, ridiculous, elegant, or artistic outfit. ๐ Fashion elements must be cosmetic only (no weapon activation). ๐ท Robots will be displayed and judged for creativity, design, and presentation.
The winning robot will receive a special event award.
๐ Tentative Schedule
8:00 AM — Doors open / Registration 8:30–10:00 AM — Robot Safety Inspections 10:00 AM — Driver & Competitor Meeting 10:30 AM — Matches Begin 1:00 PM — Lunch Break 5:00–5:30 PM — Finals & Awards
Contact us-
Andrew.Iacona@hewittschool.org
Phone- 212-288-1919 ext-390