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Gilhova at 03:50, 31 July 2025

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	Other than the deposit, there is no fee to compete at NHRL.		Other than the deposit, there is no fee to compete at NHRL.

			'''<big>What do I get if I win?</big>'''

			In 2025, for any weight class, the winner gets $1,000, and second place gets $400.

			Any bot that wins their quarterfinals fight earns a spot at the World Championships in December. If a bot that already qualified wins their quarterfinals fight, the highest-ranked bot that lost their quarterfinals fight makes it in.

			At World Championships 2024, these were the prizes:

			'''3lb:'''
			1st place: $8,000
			2nd place: $3,000

			'''12lb:'''
			1st place: $12,000
			2nd place: $5,000
			3rd place (for the 2 bots that lose semifinals): $1,000

			'''30lb:'''
			1st place: $15,000
			2nd place: $6,000
			3rd place (for the 2 bots that lose semifinals): $1,500

	'''<big>Do you allow first-time builders at the NHRL Open?</big>'''		'''<big>Do you allow first-time builders at the NHRL Open?</big>'''

Gilhova at 00:46, 25 July 2025

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	We have 6 Opens scheduled in 2025. The top 4 bots in each weight class qualify for the 2025 NHRL World Championships in December.		We have 6 Opens scheduled in 2025. The top 4 bots in each weight class qualify for the 2025 NHRL World Championships in December.

	We occasionally run "Pro-level" events that are invite-only. Two of these events we've run in the past were [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu9s_Bhalv78x_02I3uJzNvKt1eLDnxX NHRL All-Stars] in December 2023 and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4Ha_CYCLc NHRL ~~Pro~~], which aired on ESPN in August 2024.		We occasionally run "Pro-level" events that are invite-only. Two of these events we've run in the past were [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu9s_Bhalv78x_02I3uJzNvKt1eLDnxX NHRL All-Stars] in December 2023 and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4Ha_CYCLc NHRL Teams], which aired on ESPN in August 2024.

	We are planning to run some events in 2025 that are more appropriate for new builders. We will announce those as soon as we have more details.

	'''<big>How do I register for an NHRL Open?</big>'''		'''<big>How do I register for an NHRL Open?</big>'''

Gilhova at 17:14, 22 June 2025

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	If the team for your bot has any members under 18, you must have at least one team member 18 or over who is responsible for them.		If the team for your bot has any members under 18, you must have at least one team member 18 or over who is responsible for them.

			'''<big>Is there an easy way to get started building my first robot?</big>'''

			Yes! Check out the [http://nhrl.io/academy Havoc Academy Crash Course kit], NHRL's official starter kit and online course to build your first fighting robot.

	'''<big>What should I bring with me to compete at NHRL?</big>'''		'''<big>What should I bring with me to compete at NHRL?</big>'''

Gilhova at 01:35, 8 February 2025

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	We are planning to run some events in 2025 that are more appropriate for new builders. We will announce those as soon as we have more details.		We are planning to run some events in 2025 that are more appropriate for new builders. We will announce those as soon as we have more details.

	'''<big>How do I register for an ~~event~~?</big>'''		'''<big>How do I register for an NHRL Open?</big>'''

	There are two ways to register:		There are two ways to register:

Gilhova at 01:35, 8 February 2025

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			'''<big>What kinds of robot combat events do you hold?</big>'''

			Our biggest event is the '''NHRL Open'''. This is an event for 3lb, 12lb, and 30lb bots where anyone can register and fight (although we expect you to be ready to fight on event day; see below for more information).

			We have 6 Opens scheduled in 2025. The top 4 bots in each weight class qualify for the 2025 NHRL World Championships in December.

			We occasionally run "Pro-level" events that are invite-only. Two of these events we've run in the past were [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu9s_Bhalv78x_02I3uJzNvKt1eLDnxX NHRL All-Stars] in December 2023 and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4Ha_CYCLc NHRL Pro], which aired on ESPN in August 2024.

			We are planning to run some events in 2025 that are more appropriate for new builders. We will announce those as soon as we have more details.

	'''<big>How do I register for an event?</big>'''		'''<big>How do I register for an event?</big>'''

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	We also offer '''event reservation''' on a limited, case-by-case basis. If it takes more than 6 weeks for you to make travel arrangements, or if you have some other contingency that would make a lottery difficult for you, you may apply to reserve a spot at one of our events. This lets you bypass the lottery.		We also offer '''event reservation''' on a limited, case-by-case basis. If it takes more than 6 weeks for you to make travel arrangements, or if you have some other contingency that would make a lottery difficult for you, you may apply to reserve a spot at one of our events. This lets you bypass the lottery.

	[[Registration in ~~2024~~\|Read more about our registration system here.]]		[[Registration at NHRL\|Read more about our registration system here.]]

	'''<big>How much does it cost to fight at NHRL?</big>'''		'''<big>How much does it cost to fight at NHRL?</big>'''

	All builders must pay a $25 deposit per bot when registering. You will get this deposit back as long as you ~~check~~ in at ~~the~~ ~~builder~~ ~~desk~~ ~~for~~ the ~~event~~, or ~~withdraw~~ before ~~the~~ ~~deposit~~ ~~refund~~ ~~deadline~~ ~~for~~ the event.		All builders must pay a $75 deposit per bot when registering. You will get this deposit back as long as you are selected and make it to your first scheduled fight of the day, are waitlisted and drop out before being called, or are waitlisted and not called by the day of the event.

		⚫	Other than the deposit, there is no fee to compete at NHRL.
	If you are put on the waitlist, you are not immediately refunded; you will have to withdraw your bot from the waitlist (giving up your chance to replace a bot that drops out of the main competition) before the deposit refund deadline to get your refund. You will also be refunded after the event, as long as you did not drop out when called in to replace another bot.

			'''<big>Do you allow first-time builders at the NHRL Open?</big>'''
	The deposit refund deadline is usually 3 weeks before the event.

			We do, with a caveat: we will not refund your deposit if you do not make your first fight of the day, or if you withdraw after being selected. We may restrict your chances of being selected for future events if you do not make it to your first-round or second-round qualifying fights.
⚫	Other than the deposit, there is no fee to compete at NHRL.

			We ask all competitors to be ready to fight on event day. If you're not sure you can be ready for your first-round or second-round qualifying fights, we suggest cutting your teeth at another event before competing at an NHRL Open.

	'''<big>Is there an age limit?</big>'''		'''<big>Is there an age limit?</big>'''
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	Each bot in a weight class must be driven by a different driver. You can drive one bot in each weight class, but not multiple bots in the same weight class.		Each bot in a weight class must be driven by a different driver. You can drive one bot in each weight class, but not multiple bots in the same weight class.

	One exception: If your bot is a multibot entry, this rule only applies to the heaviest component in the entry. So you may drive other bots in the same weight class, as long as the other bots are not their heaviest components of the entry.

	'''<big>Is there a dress code?</big>'''		'''<big>Is there a dress code?</big>'''
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	'''<big>Are there places at the House of Havoc that are off-limits to builders?</big>'''		'''<big>Are there places at the House of Havoc that are off-limits to builders?</big>'''

	On Friday, builders are allowed in the loading area, the workshop, the bathrooms next to the workshop, and the pits. ~~All other areas, including the museum, Sparky Store, and cages, are off-limits to builders.~~		On Friday, builders are allowed in the loading area, the workshop, the bathrooms next to the workshop, and the pits.

	On Saturday, builders are allowed in most spaces in the buildings. Builders are not allowed in the staff lounge, the control room, and the front staircase. If a door says "Staff only," please do not enter it unless accompanied by a staff member.		On Saturday, builders are allowed in most spaces in the buildings. Builders are not allowed in the staff lounge, the control room, and the front staircase. If a door says "Staff only," please do not enter it unless accompanied by a staff member.

Gilhova at 17:48, 26 June 2024

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	All builders must pay a $25 deposit per bot when registering. You will get this deposit back as long as you check in at the builder desk for the event, or withdraw before the deposit refund deadline for the event.		All builders must pay a $25 deposit per bot when registering. You will get this deposit back as long as you check in at the builder desk for the event, or withdraw before the deposit refund deadline for the event.

	If you are put on the waitlist, you are not immediately refunded; you will have to withdraw your bot from the waitlist (giving up your chance to replace a bot that drops out of the main competition) before the deposit refund deadline to get your refund. You will also be refunded if ~~you~~ ~~stay~~ on ~~the~~ ~~waitlist,~~ ~~but~~ ~~are~~ not called in to replace another bot.		If you are put on the waitlist, you are not immediately refunded; you will have to withdraw your bot from the waitlist (giving up your chance to replace a bot that drops out of the main competition) before the deposit refund deadline to get your refund. You will also be refunded after the event, as long as you did not drop out when called in to replace another bot.

	The deposit refund deadline is usually 3 weeks before the event.		The deposit refund deadline is usually 3 weeks before the event.

Gilhova at 17:47, 26 June 2024

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	'''<big>How much does it cost to fight at NHRL?</big>'''		'''<big>How much does it cost to fight at NHRL?</big>'''

	All builders must pay a $25 deposit per bot when registering. You will get this deposit back as long as you check in at the builder desk for the event, or withdraw before the deposit refund deadline for the event. If you are put on the waitlist, you are not immediately refunded; you will have to withdraw your bot from the waitlist (giving up your chance to replace a bot that drops out of the main competition) before the deposit refund deadline to get your refund.		All builders must pay a $25 deposit per bot when registering. You will get this deposit back as long as you check in at the builder desk for the event, or withdraw before the deposit refund deadline for the event.

			If you are put on the waitlist, you are not immediately refunded; you will have to withdraw your bot from the waitlist (giving up your chance to replace a bot that drops out of the main competition) before the deposit refund deadline to get your refund. You will also be refunded if you stay on the waitlist, but are not called in to replace another bot.

	The deposit refund deadline is usually 3 weeks before the event.		The deposit refund deadline is usually 3 weeks before the event.

Gilhova at 17:46, 26 June 2024

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	'''Open reservation''' is the most common way to reserve a spot. We will announce [https://nhrl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8b793e9680362a652d8c43fcc&id=800c768518 on our mailing list] and [https://discord.gg/nhrl in our Discord] when registration opens.		'''Open reservation''' is the most common way to reserve a spot. We will announce [https://nhrl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8b793e9680362a652d8c43fcc&id=800c768518 on our mailing list] and [https://discord.gg/nhrl in our Discord] when registration opens.

	Open registration will run for a week. There's no limit to the number of people who can register. However, when registration closes, we will randomly select the competitors, up to our registration caps (generally 96 3lb bots, 24 12lb bots, and 16 30lb bots, though this may vary between events). The fewer events your bot has fought in this year, the more likely it will be selected. Selections are announced at least 6 weeks before each event, to give competitors ample time to travel.		Open registration will run for a week. There's no limit to the number of people who can register. However, when registration closes, we will randomly select the competitors, up to our registration caps (generally 96 3lb bots, 24 12lb bots, and 16 30lb bots, though this may vary between events). The fewer events your bot has fought in this year, the more likely it will be selected. Selections are announced at least 6 weeks before each event, to give competitors ample time to travel. All bots that are not selected go on our waitlist in a random order.

	We also offer '''event reservation''' on a limited, case-by-case basis. If it takes more than 6 weeks for you to make travel arrangements, or if you have some other contingency that would make a lottery difficult for you, you may apply to reserve a spot at one of our events. This lets you bypass the lottery.		We also offer '''event reservation''' on a limited, case-by-case basis. If it takes more than 6 weeks for you to make travel arrangements, or if you have some other contingency that would make a lottery difficult for you, you may apply to reserve a spot at one of our events. This lets you bypass the lottery.

Gilhova at 17:11, 21 June 2024

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	There is no restriction on the age of builders at NHRL; some of our most ferocious competitors are under 18 or over 60!		There is no restriction on the age of builders at NHRL; some of our most ferocious competitors are under 18 or over 60!

	If ~~your~~ team has any members under 18, you must have at least one member 18 or over on ~~the team~~ responsible for them.		If the team for your bot has any members under 18, you must have at least one team member 18 or over who is responsible for them.

	'''<big>What should I bring with me to compete at NHRL?</big>'''		'''<big>What should I bring with me to compete at NHRL?</big>'''
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	We have a communal parts box at NHRL. If you have extra parts you don't need, you can leave them there for others to use. If you need a part, you can search the box for it.		We have a communal parts box at NHRL. If you have extra parts you don't need, you can leave them there for others to use. If you need a part, you can search the box for it.

	~~'''~~Please do not discard damaged LiPo batteries in the communal parts box.~~'''~~		Please do not discard damaged LiPo batteries in the communal parts box.

	NHRL makes no guarantees on the functionality or quality of anything in the communal parts box.		NHRL makes no guarantees on the functionality or quality of anything in the communal parts box.

Gilhova at 17:07, 21 June 2024

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	Other than the deposit, there is no fee to compete at NHRL.		Other than the deposit, there is no fee to compete at NHRL.

			'''<big>Is there an age limit?</big>'''

			There is no restriction on the age of builders at NHRL; some of our most ferocious competitors are under 18 or over 60!

			If your team has any members under 18, you must have at least one member 18 or over on the team responsible for them.

	'''<big>What should I bring with me to compete at NHRL?</big>'''		'''<big>What should I bring with me to compete at NHRL?</big>'''