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.
| 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
