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The Chicago Robotics Invitational is a premier FTC off-season event where teams will be able to compete in-person this summer!

Unlike past years, we will not be doing any massive modifications to the game, but there will be slight modifications in order to make the game more fun. Check out "The Field & Rules" to see how we have modified this year game for the Chicago Robotics Invitational. (Modifications to be announced soon)

The event will take place at Francis W. Parker School on July 16 (load-in/practice matches) and 17th (competition day).
330 W. Webster
Chicago, IL 60614

Teams will play 5-7 qualification matches. 

There will be 32 slots available for teams and application decisions will be released on Friday, June 18th

Registration fee for the tournament is $25 for the 2021 event.

There will be no inspection taking place, but teams are expected to still follow all robot and software rules per the game manuals. Should a referee believe that your robot violates any of the rules, an inspection of your robot will happen. 
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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!

COVID-19/Other Guidelines:

Venue:
  • The event will be fully in-person and will take place inside
  • The event will be limited to 32 teams
  • Spectators, parents, friends, etc. are NOT allowed to attend. We will be streaming the event online for everyone to be able to watch along
  • There is a limit of 8 people per team (2 of these people must be mentors)
  • Social distancing will be enforced in the pits, competition areas,  volunteer spaces, etc.
Masks/Vaccines/Testing:
  • You will be required ​to wear a face mask at all times throughout the event regardless of vaccination status
  • The expectation is that all team members and volunteers in attendance will either be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test from within 72hrs of the event start date
Food:
  • There will be no space in-doors at the venue for teams to eat, there will be limited spaces outside to eat at
  • There are a number of fast-food/fast-casual restaurants in the surrounding areas that teams can go to for lunch or can order delivery from. See the Food Map for more information

Parking:
  • Parking at the venue is limited to one team vehicle and parking will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Webster lot which is just east of the Clark/Webster intersection
  • There is free and paid street parking available around the venue as well as parking garages. See the Parking Map for more information

Event Schedule

Friday, July 16th:
12:00 PM - Volunteers begin set up (if you would like to help with set-up please email robotheosis@gmail.com)
5:00 PM - Team check-In Opens, Pits Open, Practice Field Open
8:30 PM - Pits Close, Practice Field Close
8:45PM - Venue Closes

Saturday, July 17th:
6:30 - Volunteers Arrive
7:15 - Venue Opens for Team arrival
8:15 - Drivers/Coaches Meeting
8:30 - 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.