Event Information
Organizer: |
Dreadfully Wicked Robots |
Location: |
Bloomsburg, PA US Get Directions |
Starts: | Jul 21, 2012 |
Ends: | Jul 21, 2012 |
Robot Classes / Competitions
Category | Robot Class | Maximum Capacity |
Currently Registered |
Waiting List |
Entry Fee |
Pit Crew Allowed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Combat | 150 g - Fairyweight | 16 | 8 Robots | None | 15.00 USD | 10 Per Robot |
Combat | 1 lb - Antweight | 26 | 11 Robots | None | 20.00 USD | 10 Per Robot |
Combat | 3 lb - Beetleweight | 16 | 10 Robots | None | 25.00 USD | 10 Per Robot |
Combat | 6 lb - Mantis | 16 | 7 Robots | None | 25.00 USD | 10 Per Robot |
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Event Description
Dreadfully Wicked Robots presents Northeastern PA's annual 150g through 6 lb combat robot event for the 5th consecutive year. The event will be located in the center gazebo of the beautiful Columbia Mall just off I-80 in Bloomsburg, PA.Trophies, plaques, and great prizes (Sponsored by SEARS) for the top 3 in each class, including the "Golden Lights" trophy to each class champion. Plus special awards for Best Engineered, Coolest Robot, Best Driver, Most Destructive Robot, and a Long Distance Award for the team that traveled the furthest to attend the Bot Blast. Prizes will also be awarded to the official Rumble winners in each class. Being that this is our 5TH ANNUAL event, we will have many extra special awards and giveaways in addition to the usual prizes!
DIRECTIONS:
The Columbia Mall is just off Interstate-80 Exit 232 (Buckhorn/Bloomsburg Exit) in Bloomsburg PA. The address is 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg PA 17815.
SCHEDULE:
8:00am: doors open/check-in
9:00am: safety begins
10:45am: mandatory drivers meeting
11:00am: matches begin
Should be finished by 7pm
Awards immediately after final match
FEES:
$15 per fairyweight (150g), $20 per antweight (1lb), $25 per beetleweight (3lb) and $25 per mantisweight (6lb). Fees will be collected at the event during check-in... cash or checks accepted. Please do not send payment before the event.
ARENA:
The Bot Blast Box is 8'x8' with double 1/4" thick polycarbonate walls. 4" high wooden bumpers. Floor is wood. Check website for photos and youtube for videos.
EVENT WAIVER:
ANYONE who enters the pit area must sign the release of liability. You may print it and bring it with you to the event, or sign one at the event when you arrive at check-in. ALL competitors or crew members under age 18 MUST also have the waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
The release of liability can downloaded here:
http://botblast.webs.com
Complete Tournament Information can be found at our website: http://botblast.webs.com
Get Ready to Have a BLAST!
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