Rotunda Rumble

Presented By Synergy Robotics Entertainment

Minneapolis, MN, US

April 27 - April 25, 2008

Event Information

Organizer: Synergy Robotics Entertainment
Location: Minneapolis, MN US
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Starts: Apr 27, 2008
Ends: Apr 25, 2008

Robot Classes / Competitions

Category Robot Class Maximum
Capacity
Currently
Registered
Waiting
List
Entry
Fee
Pit Crew
Allowed
BotsIQ Mini Class (15lb) High School Competition (HS-M) 60 12 Robots None 75.00 USD 4 Per Robot
Combat 150 g - Fairyweight 20 None None 10.00 USD 2 Per Robot
Combat 1 lb - Antweight 20 3 Robots None 15.00 USD 2 Per Robot
Combat 3 lb - Beetleweight 20 3 Robots None 25.00 USD 2 Per Robot
Combat 12 lb - Hobbyweight 30 2 Robots None 100.00 USD 2 Per Robot
Combat 30 lb - Featherweight 20 5 Robots None 100.00 USD 2 Per Robot

Event Description

Perform in front of thousands of screaming fans at the largest tourism destination in the world.
The Mall of America, Synergy Robotics Entertainment and the CRCA are proud to announce “Rotunda Rumble”, an event that is sure to make every builder a celebrity. Rotunda Rumble will feature multiple weight classes in both the STUDENT and PROFESSIONAL leagues and offers easy airport access, great hotel rates for teams, low registration fees and prizes, PLUS the entertaining atmosphere of the MALL OF AMERICA and the NEW Nickelodeon Theme Park. No matter what program you are part of you can compete at this once in a lifetime event and join the fun.
Go to www.kickbot.org and click on Rotunda Rumble for more info.

WEIGHT CLASSES:
The main event will run 150gram, Ant (1lb), Beetle (3lb), Hobbyweight (12 lb), 15lb and Featherweight (30lb) classes.

SCHEDULE:
April 25th: Checkin / Safety 10:00 - 4:00 All weight classes
April 25th: 4:00pm - 7:00 pm 12lb 30 lb Competition
April 26th: 8:00am - 10:00 am Check-in/Safety for 15lb
8:00 am - noon 150g, 1lb 3lb Check-in/Safety
10:00am - 7:00pm 12lb,15lb 30lb Competition
noon - 7:00 pm 150g, 1lb 3lb Competition
April 27: 10:00am - 4:00pm 12lb, 15lb 30lb Competition
No 150g, 1lb or 3lb Competition on Sunday.
ENTRY FEES:
150g Classes$10
1 lb$15
3 lb$25
12 lb$35 if registered and paid by 12-31-07, $55 after 12-31-07
30 lb $45 if registered and paid by 12-31-07, $65 after 12-31-07
15lb Class$35 if registered and paid by 12-31-07, $75 after 12-31-07. Contact Deb for NTMA member discount


PIT CREW LIMITS:
Only 2 allowed in the Pit Crew

HOTELS, TRAVEL SHIPPING:
Days Inn Airport - Right across the street from the Mall of America. Call 952-854-8400 and tell them you're with the Rotunda Rumble for the special rate of $69 for a Queen sized bed, and $79 for two Dbl Beds.

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS:
150g, 1lb, 3lb, 12lb 30lb Classes will use the RFL Rules
15lb will use Bots IQ Rules

MATCH FORMAT:
Will be determined by the number of robots that register. Right now we are strongly considering a double elimination tournament with single elimination in the finals. Matches will be 3 minutes.

PRIZES:
Student 15lb Class:
$2,500 in merchandise for 1st Place
Trophies to 1st, 2nd 3rd Place

Pro 12lb 30lb Class:
$500 to 1st Place
Trophies to 1st, 2nd 3rd Place

Other Events by Synergy Robotics Entertainment

Event Date Location Robots
Rotunda Rumble (This Event) Apr 27, 2008 Minneapolis, MN, US 25 Robots
2006 RFL Nationals Aug 13, 2006 Minneapolis, MN, US 14 Robots
Pre-Nationals Last Chance Qualifier Aug 11, 2006 Minneapolis, MN, US 20 Robots
Underground Rampage Sep 25, 2005 Rochester, NY, US 21 Robots
NPC Charity Open Jul 4, 2004 Anoka, MN, US 114 Robots
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