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We will have multiple hotel options for this event. Right now, we have the Norwalk Inn available. You will need to call them directly at (203) 838-2000 or toll free at (800)-303-0808. Use the group code "2412NHR" and refer to the block "NHRL December Worlds Finals". Book by November 5, 2024.
We will have multiple hotel options for this event. Right now, we have the Norwalk Inn available. You will need to call them directly at (203) 838-2000 or toll free at (800)-303-0808. Use the group code "2412NHR" and refer to the block "NHRL December Worlds Finals". Book by November 5, 2024.


You can also [https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=ORQNWGI&arrivalDate=2024-12-06&departureDate=2024-12-08&groupCode=NHDE&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink book a room at the Hilton Garden Inn]. If you're calling, the block code is NHDE. Please book by November 6.
We will have more hotels available soon!

==Prizes==
The overall prize pool has increased but we have looked to try to make it a more fair and equitable distribution with regards to the costs associated with competing in each weight class.

So for the first time we are now awarding prizes for 3rd and 4th place in the 12 & 30lb class, as well as an increase to the 2nd place prize for both 12 & 30lb class

We have added an additional $4k to the prize fund and the 3lb prize fund has been slightly lowered to allow us to fund this.

'''3LB'''

* First place: $8,000
* Second place: $3,000

'''12LB'''

* First place: $12,000
* Second place: $5,000
* Third place (for each of two competitors): $1,000

'''30LB'''

* First place: $15,000
* Second place: $6,000
* Third place (for each of two competitors): $1,500

Note that for 12lb and 30lb, the prizes for third place will be equal for both competitors who lost the semi-final fight. There will be no 3rd place fight.

This year, we’ve made the decision not to run our STEM Grants & Giving program alongside the World Championships. As we shared in our fall AMA, the past couple of seasons have taught us a lot - not only about the logistical challenges of giving to dozens of organizations but also about which approaches truly drive meaningful growth for the sport. We still have money left over from last year’s grants that have not been donated yet. By taking a step back to strategically rethink our giving initiatives, we can ensure that any future grants maximize their impact, helping us support the future of robot fighting in a more effective and sustainable way.


== Qualified Robots ==
== Qualified Robots ==
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|[[IMPAKT]]
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|Vertical Spinner
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|[[Minor Threat 5]]
|[[October 26, 2024]]
|Vertical Spinner
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|[[Doppelgator]]
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|Dual Eggbeaters
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|[[Son of Kram]]
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|Drum
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Latest revision as of 16:36, 5 December 2024

The championships for the NHRL 2024 season will be held on December 7th. This is going to be the final event in our 2023 season and consists entirely of invite-only brackets.

Hotels

We will have multiple hotel options for this event. Right now, we have the Norwalk Inn available. You will need to call them directly at (203) 838-2000 or toll free at (800)-303-0808. Use the group code "2412NHR" and refer to the block "NHRL December Worlds Finals". Book by November 5, 2024.

You can also book a room at the Hilton Garden Inn. If you're calling, the block code is NHDE. Please book by November 6.

Prizes

The overall prize pool has increased but we have looked to try to make it a more fair and equitable distribution with regards to the costs associated with competing in each weight class.

So for the first time we are now awarding prizes for 3rd and 4th place in the 12 & 30lb class, as well as an increase to the 2nd place prize for both 12 & 30lb class

We have added an additional $4k to the prize fund and the 3lb prize fund has been slightly lowered to allow us to fund this.

3LB

  • First place: $8,000
  • Second place: $3,000

12LB

  • First place: $12,000
  • Second place: $5,000
  • Third place (for each of two competitors): $1,000

30LB

  • First place: $15,000
  • Second place: $6,000
  • Third place (for each of two competitors): $1,500

Note that for 12lb and 30lb, the prizes for third place will be equal for both competitors who lost the semi-final fight. There will be no 3rd place fight.

This year, we’ve made the decision not to run our STEM Grants & Giving program alongside the World Championships. As we shared in our fall AMA, the past couple of seasons have taught us a lot - not only about the logistical challenges of giving to dozens of organizations but also about which approaches truly drive meaningful growth for the sport. We still have money left over from last year’s grants that have not been donated yet. By taking a step back to strategically rethink our giving initiatives, we can ensure that any future grants maximize their impact, helping us support the future of robot fighting in a more effective and sustainable way.

Qualified Robots

The following robots qualified for the championships in 2024. Qualifying means finishing in the final 4 for your weight class of all bots that have not already qualified in any of our regular season events.

If a bot that has already qualified finishes in the top 4 of its weight class, then we will invite the bot with the highest ranking going into the event that lost its quarterfinal fight.

Any bots who are not coming will be noted like this.

3lb Weight Class

Robot Name Qualifying Event Weapon Type
Scurryfest January 20, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
Repeater January 20, 2024 Eggbeaters
Catalyst January 20, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Twisted Sister January 20, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
Eruption March 2, 2024 Eggbeater
Red Panda March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Chainsaw Kitty March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Jelly Baby March 2, 2024 Lifter
Caldera March 30, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
PRAMH3DA March 30, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Clyde April 20, 2024 Flamethrower
Fully Defined April 20, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Spartan April 20, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
Half-life April 20, 2024 Lifter
WarHard June 22, 2024 Eggbeater
Chubby Unicorn June 22, 2024 Vertical Spinner
The Greatest Challenge June 22, 2024 Meltybrain
Radix June 22, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
Knuckle Sandwich September 14, 2024 Eggbeater
Mako September 14, 2024 Hammersaw
Dimachaerus September 14, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Silent Spring September 14, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
TurboFIEND October 26, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Supreme Ruler October 26, 2024 Lifter
Monkfish October 26, 2024 Undercutter
IMPAKT October 26, 2024 Eggbeater

12lb Weight Class

Robot Name Qualifying Event Weapon Type
Questionable Choices January 20, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Blue Marlin January 20, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Void January 20, 2024 Vertical Spinner
BumbleBlitz January 20, 2024 Hammersaw
Pramheda March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Steggy March 2, 2024 Horizontal Spinner/Drum
Black Jack March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Minun and Plusle March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinners
Amphisbaena April 20, 2024 Dual Eggbeaters
Saiko! April 20, 2024 Eggbeater
Junkernaut April 20, 2024 Vertical Spinner
BattleTots April 20, 2024 Vertical Spinners
Honey-fied June 22, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
Caldera 12 June 22, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
Full Court June 22, 2024 Rammer
Carmen June 22, 2024 Eggbeater
Buzzzz-Kill September 14, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
Hooligan September 14, 2024 Eggbeater
Creature September 14, 2024 Lifter/Hammer
Maximizer September 14, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
SLAM PLAN October 26, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Minor Threat 5 October 26, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Doppelgator October 26, 2024 Dual Eggbeaters
Son of Kram October 26, 2024 Drum

30lb Weight Class

Robot Name Qualifying Event Weapon Type
Moccasin January 20, 2024 Rotary Lifter
Colossal Avian January 20, 2024 Hammersaw
Nitro-Oxide January 20, 2024 Drum
Crushfist January 20, 2024 Lifter
Emulsifier March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Ares March 2, 2024 Eggbeater
Vorion March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Beast March 2, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Chonkiv April 20, 2024 Shell Spinner
Waddles! April 20, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
MegatRON April 20, 2024 Hammersaw
Tsunamii April 20, 2024 Eggbeater
Phenomenon June 22, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Mirage June 22, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Anxietii June 22, 2024 Horizontal Spinner
KaZaA Lite June 22, 2024 Flamethrower
Yahoo September 14, 2024 Drum
Hurricane September 14, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Synthesis 30 September 14, 2024 Vertical Spinner
Red Storm September 14, 2024 Grappler
Warhard XXL October 26, 2024 Eggbeater
BeeForce October 26, 2024 Vertical Spinners
Pegasus October 26, 2024 Drum
Mister Roper October 26, 2024 Hammers