NHRL Event Rules

Norwalk Havoc seeks to hold fun and exciting Robot Combat Events. Our goal is to continue to foster and grow this amazing community of hobbyists and elevate the sport of Robot Combat. All of our events are live streamed on the internet and we seek to deliver production values on par with a live sporting event. Over the long term our goal is build an online following that will generate revenue to allow us to host more events and expand the sport.

Event Overview

Our events are grouped into annual seasons. Seasons last 1 year. Each season will consist of 6 to 4 open tournaments, and the top 4 winners of each of the tournaments will be invited back to fight in the finals event held in December of the calendar year. The tournaments are double elimination style ensuring all competitors who enter to fight get to fight at least 2 matches.

Weight Classes

• 3lb - 6 Tournaments and a Final
• 12lb - 6 Tournaments and a Final
• 12lb Sportsman - 6 Matches and no finals
• 30lb - 4 Tournaments and a Final

Registration Fees and Prizes

• Registration is free

- If you register it is very important you let us know in advance if you are unable to attend so we can correctly plan for the right number of competitors.

Prizes

Weight Class	Tournament Winner	Tournament Runner Up	Finals Winner	Finals Runner Up
3lb	$1,000 USD	$400 USD	$10,000 USD	$4,000 USD
12lb	$1,000 USD	$400 USD	$12,000 USD	$4,000 USD
12lb Sportsman	A Handshake	A Pat on the Back	-	-
30lb	$1,000 USD	$400 USD	$15,000 USD	$5,000 USD

Safety

Robot Combat has a stellar safety record. In order to grow the sport it is important we keep that safety record perfect. Fighting Robots are inherently dangerous. Safety is paramount. We require that all competitors abide by all the safety rules for their weight class. This is not just for your safety but everyone else's as well.

Day Of Schedule

08:00	Doors Open for Competitors
10:30	All teams must be present
11:00	All competing robots must have been photographed, passed safety, and weighed in
11:30	Stream begins and first fights occur
~13:30	All robots will have fought at least once and there is a 1 hour lunch break
18:00	Last fight of the day + Winners ceremony

House Rules / Specs

Rules at 50 Day are similar to NERC with a few slight changes. Judges reserve the right to grant exceptions to any rule. Our goal is to provide fun, exciting fights and a fair playing field. Good sportsmanship is always required.

Arena

3lb

• 8'x 6' Double Walled Polycarbonate
• Wooden arena floor
• Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
• 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do not automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
• Brett the Brick 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.

12lb Sportsman

• 8'x 6' Double walled 1/4" Polycarbonate
• Wooden arena floor
• Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
• 2000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do not automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
• Brett the Brick 60lb Steel Brick with HD Camera inside.
• The Friendly Fire Robot triggered corner mounted propane flame thrower

12lb

• 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
• Wooden arena floor
• Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
• 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do not automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
• Fluffy Large house robot with HD cameras

30lb

• 16'x 16' Double walled, shock mounted 1/2" Polycarbonate
• Wooden arena floor
• Wooden trim backed by steel and wooden roof
• 12000 CFM Negative pressure system (Fire is okay and encouraged. Matches do not automatically stop if there is a lipo fire)
• Fluffy Large house robot with HD cameras

Pits

Competitors will be assigned a pit location. Pits are where you can store your gear, test and assemble your robot, and charge your batteries. Each team gets:

• 6ft Folding table
• One chair (bring more if you need them)
• 120V Powerstrip

Competitors will also have access to full machine shop for last minute tweaks and fixes. We also have lots of spare parts on hand should you need them. Please be aware though that during event day NHRL Staff Will be very busy and may not have time to spend helping everyone.