Regarding COVID-19:
It is with great sadness we have to announce the cancellation of the Chicago Robotics Invitational for the 2020 Summer. We had held off as long as we could to give the event a chance to continue to be played, however we feel it is incredibly unlikely we are going to be able to hold the event as is right now. We are just as disappointed as you all are with this unfortunate decision, however we hold the safety of our team members, mentors, volunteers, and community first and we do not want to jeopardize that.
We received a record number of applications for our event this year, and we’re incredibly sad we cannot go through with what was appearing to be the biggest and best CRI to date. We hope all of our 50 applicant teams can carry this enthusiasm into their future seasons and a future CRI event, and we will be happy to welcome you all back to Francis Parker whenever that may be.
This week, FIRST announced the replaying of the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition game for the 2021 season. As such, we will wait for an official announcement in relation to the FIRST Tech Challenge until we can make a more formal decision about a replanned Skystone CRI or a 2021 CRI. No matter the decision that FIRST makes with the future season, we look forward to holding CRI - whether it be for Skystone or the next season - as soon as it is safe to do so. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe in this time, and we look forward to a time we can meet again as a FIRST family.
Sincerely,
Devin and Nathan
Chicago Robotics Invitational Coordinators
It is with great sadness we have to announce the cancellation of the Chicago Robotics Invitational for the 2020 Summer. We had held off as long as we could to give the event a chance to continue to be played, however we feel it is incredibly unlikely we are going to be able to hold the event as is right now. We are just as disappointed as you all are with this unfortunate decision, however we hold the safety of our team members, mentors, volunteers, and community first and we do not want to jeopardize that.
We received a record number of applications for our event this year, and we’re incredibly sad we cannot go through with what was appearing to be the biggest and best CRI to date. We hope all of our 50 applicant teams can carry this enthusiasm into their future seasons and a future CRI event, and we will be happy to welcome you all back to Francis Parker whenever that may be.
This week, FIRST announced the replaying of the 2020 FIRST Robotics Competition game for the 2021 season. As such, we will wait for an official announcement in relation to the FIRST Tech Challenge until we can make a more formal decision about a replanned Skystone CRI or a 2021 CRI. No matter the decision that FIRST makes with the future season, we look forward to holding CRI - whether it be for Skystone or the next season - as soon as it is safe to do so. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe in this time, and we look forward to a time we can meet again as a FIRST family.
Sincerely,
Devin and Nathan
Chicago Robotics Invitational Coordinators
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The Chicago Robotics Invitational is a premier FTC off-season event that features the previous competitions field with a slight twist. This year teams will compete in 3v3 matches on a 16x16 field and there are a few new scoring elements that have altered and have been added.
Check out "The Field & Rules" to see how we have modified this year game for the Chicago Robotics Invitational. The event takes place at Francis W. Parker School on July 11th. 330 W. Webster Chicago, IL 60614 Teams will play 6-8 qualification matches. There will be 55-60 slots available for teams and we will be running a dual division event! Application decisions will be released May 15th Registration fee for the tournament is $125. Due to concerns related to COVID-19, registration fees will not be charged we are closer to the event, as the virus could develop further at any point. If the event is cancelled after fees are collected, we will do our best to offer refunds as much as possible. There will be no inspection taking place, but teams are expected to still follow all robot and software rules per GM1 and GM2. Awards: There are no formal judging interviews, though judges will be watching matches and roaming the pits to talk to teams about awards. Check the "Awards" to see awards and their descriptions Additionally, banners will be given to the Winning Alliance! |
Event ScheduleFriday, July 10th:
12:00 PM - Volunteers begin set up (if you would like to help with set-up please email robotheosis@gmail.com) 6:00 PM - Team check-In Opens, Pits Open, Practice Field Open 8:30 PM - Venue Closes Saturday, July 11th: 6:45 - Volunteers Arrive 7:00 - Open for team arrival 8:15 - Drivers/Coaches Meeting 8:45 - Opening Ceremony 9:00 - Matches Begin 12:00 - Lunch Break 1:15 - Matches Resume 3:00 - Matches End 3:15 - Alliance Selection 3:45 - Elimination Matches begin 5:30 - Awards Ceremony Begins 6:00 - Event Ends and teardown begins. |