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=== Sign Up ===
=== Sign Up ===
* [https://austin902584.typeform.com/to/kKMa9TqH Signup are open. Click here to signup.]
* [https://austin902584.typeform.com/to/kKMa9TqH Signup are open. Click here to signup.]
** 3lb Signups are full. Signing up at as 3lb will put you on the waitlist
** 3lb signups are full. Signing up at as 3lb will put you on the waitlist
** Waitlists will be updated every Friday at 4p EST
** Waitlists will be updated every Friday at 4 p.m. EST
* View [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10ZjLt5ohlNmDgubvChcOsMI2h9YuSvaqP1CASGw0siM/edit?usp=sharing Current Registrations Here]
* View [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10ZjLt5ohlNmDgubvChcOsMI2h9YuSvaqP1CASGw0siM/edit?usp=sharing Current Registrations Here]
* '''We are looking for staff / crew to help us make this the best event yet'''
* '''We are looking for staff / crew to help us make this the best event yet'''
** [https://austin902584.typeform.com/to/vZOJV0lZ Volunteer Here!]
** [https://austin902584.typeform.com/to/vZOJV0lZ Volunteer Here!]
** [[Event staff|More information about crew roles]]
** [[Event staff|More information about crew roles]]
* Registration closes at 8p EST May 7th
* Registration closes at 8 p.m. EST May 7th
* Brackets will be posted May 8th!
* Brackets will be posted May 8th!
* We are also looking for unpaid staff volunteers to compliment our paid team. (Note this is a 7a to 10p event) If you are interested please reach our to @sasloe on [[NHRL Discord|discord]].
* We are also looking for unpaid staff volunteers to compliment our paid team. (Note this is a 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. event) If you are interested please reach our to @sasloe on [[NHRL Discord|discord]].


=== Specifics ===
=== Specifics ===
* '''Where''': [https://goo.gl/maps/4tDgzQkeB2DyA37u8 165 Water Street Norwalk, CT 06854]
* '''Where''': [https://goo.gl/maps/4tDgzQkeB2DyA37u8 165 Water Street Norwalk, CT 06854]
* When: May 15th 2021. '''Arrive by 9:30a!'''
* When: May 15th 2021. '''Arrive by 9:30 a.m.!'''
** We would like the first fight to start at 10a EST
** We would like the first fight to start at 10 a.m. EST
* Classes:
* Classes:
**[[3lb Weight Class|3lb Full Combat]] - Hoping for 64 Bots (Will close registration at 72 Bots)
**[[3lb Weight Class|3lb Full Combat]] - Hoping for 64 Bots (Will close registration at 72 Bots)
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=== Changes for the May Event ===
=== Changes for the May Event ===
* Visible match clocks in each cage for competitors
* Visible match clocks in each cage for competitors
* NHRL PrimeTime (Details Coming Soon)
* NHRL PrimeTime (Details coming soon)
* Spectators in the stands!
* Spectators in the stands!
* Hopefully Food Trucks and Concessions
* Hopefully food trucks and concessions
* Better match ordering
* Better match ordering
* Lots of work to reduce competitor and staff stress
* Lots of work to reduce competitor and staff stress
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== Spectating ==
== Spectating ==
Depending on the current state of re-opening we expect to be able to offer spectators the chance to come watch the matches live. We will make a final call on spectators on May 8th. We plan to open our doors for spectators at 9:30a. We plan to charge $10.00 for all day access for all spectators over the age of 2. Robot combat is dangerous and there will be weapons and dangerous things around. We will ask you sign a release prior to entering the space.
Depending on the current state of re-opening, we expect to be able to offer spectators the chance to come watch the matches live. We will make a final call on spectators on May 8th. We plan to open our doors for spectators at 9:30 a.m. We plan to charge $10.00 for all day access for all spectators over the age of 2. Robot combat is dangerous and there will be weapons and dangerous things around. We will ask you sign a release prior to entering the space.


* Food trucks in the parking lot.
* Food trucks in the parking lot.
* On site concessions
* On-site concessions
* A collectable badge that allows for all day re-entry
* A collectible badge that allows for all-day re-entry
* A staff guided tour of the pits
* A staff-guided tour of the pits
* Time to hang out with the competitors post fight
* Time to hang out with the competitors post-fight


= Details =
= Details =
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* Setup at your pit. All [[pits]] are first come first serve
* Setup at your pit. All [[pits]] are first come first serve
* Pass Safety. We will check your weapon lock and verify your [[Radio fail safe|radio failsafe]].
* Pass Safety. We will check your weapon lock and verify your [[Radio fail safe|radio failsafe]].
* Get your bots picture taken. We cannot start the event without a picture for every bot.
* Get your bot's picture taken. We cannot start the event without a picture for every bot.
* Join the [[NHRL Discord|discord]] for day of event updates
* Join the [[NHRL Discord|discord]] for day of event updates
* Double check the [[NHRL Event Rules|rules]].
* Double check the [[NHRL Event Rules|rules]].
** If your bot does well towards the end of the day you must be ready to fight after a minimum of 20 minutes
** If your bot does well towards the end of the day, you must be ready to fight after a minimum of 20 minutes
** NHRL Includes an audience triggered Encore which can add 30 seconds to the fight. These usually only happen towards the back half of the day
** NHRL includes an audience-triggered Encore that can add 30 seconds to the fight. These usually only happen towards the back half of the day
* If you have time. Create or update the wiki page for your bot. You can view the pages we in the [[:Category:3lb Bots|3lb Category]].
* If you have time, create or update the wiki page for your bot. You can view the pages in the [[:Category:3lb Bots|3lb Category]].


=== Traveling to the event in the COVID era ===
=== Traveling to the event in the COVID era ===
CT Has recently relaxed its travel restrictions. Currently travel is allowed from all 50 states without quarantine.
CT has recently relaxed its travel restrictions. Currently, travel is allowed from all 50 states without quarantine.


The full travel guidelines are posted here. [https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel CT Travel Guidelines]
The full travel guidelines are posted here. [https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel CT Travel Guidelines]
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* You must wear a mask
* You must wear a mask
* Get vaccinated if you can an appointment!
* Get vaccinated if you can find an appointment!
* Get tested before and after you come if you can
* Get tested before and after you come, if you can
* Follow the [https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel CT Travel Guidelines]
* Follow the [https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/travel CT Travel Guidelines]
* Both socially distanced indoor pits and outdoor pit space will be available.
* Both socially distanced indoor pits and outdoor pit space will be available.

Revision as of 15:26, 8 May 2021

NHRL May 15th 2021 Badge

May 15th is the 3rd event in the NHRL 2021 season. We will be fighting all weight classes. Our hope is to allow spectators and concessions on site. We will be handing out a total of $4,200 dollars in cash prizes! Registration is free as always! We are hoping to be able to invite spectators. There will be a cost to spectate the event.

Sign Up

Specifics

Bracket

The Brackets for this event will be posted the evening of May 8th 2021.

  • 3lb Bracket
  • 12lb Bracket
  • 12lb Sportsman
  • 30lb Bracket

Social

Changes for the May Event

  • Visible match clocks in each cage for competitors
  • NHRL PrimeTime (Details coming soon)
  • Spectators in the stands!
  • Hopefully food trucks and concessions
  • Better match ordering
  • Lots of work to reduce competitor and staff stress
  • Merch! More details coming soon.
  • Dedicated space for competitors to sell merch!
    • Some pictures of our facility.

    Videos

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    YouTube
    NHRL 2021 May Live Stream

    Spectating

    Depending on the current state of re-opening, we expect to be able to offer spectators the chance to come watch the matches live. We will make a final call on spectators on May 8th. We plan to open our doors for spectators at 9:30 a.m. We plan to charge $10.00 for all day access for all spectators over the age of 2. Robot combat is dangerous and there will be weapons and dangerous things around. We will ask you sign a release prior to entering the space.

    • Food trucks in the parking lot.
    • On-site concessions
    • A collectible badge that allows for all-day re-entry
    • A staff-guided tour of the pits
    • Time to hang out with the competitors post-fight

    Details

    Upon Arrival

    • Check in with the event staff and get your badge and make sure they know you are here
    • Setup at your pit. All pits are first come first serve
    • Pass Safety. We will check your weapon lock and verify your radio failsafe.
    • Get your bot's picture taken. We cannot start the event without a picture for every bot.
    • Join the discord for day of event updates
    • Double check the rules.
      • If your bot does well towards the end of the day, you must be ready to fight after a minimum of 20 minutes
      • NHRL includes an audience-triggered Encore that can add 30 seconds to the fight. These usually only happen towards the back half of the day
    • If you have time, create or update the wiki page for your bot. You can view the pages in the 3lb Category.

    Traveling to the event in the COVID era

    CT has recently relaxed its travel restrictions. Currently, travel is allowed from all 50 states without quarantine.

    The full travel guidelines are posted here. CT Travel Guidelines

    COVID Precautions at the event

    We will be taking social distancing precautions during this event.

    • You must wear a mask
    • Get vaccinated if you can find an appointment!
    • Get tested before and after you come, if you can
    • Follow the CT Travel Guidelines
    • Both socially distanced indoor pits and outdoor pit space will be available.
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