Refer to the screens for the most up-to-date information.

The Battle of the Bots is a live event and free of charge to spectators!! 

The PIT AREA are reserved for the Teams & Coaches.   Parents & Spectators are not allowed in the PIT AREA.  

Can't make it to the live event, you're in luck,!! it will be live streamed at Brooks Middle School Events!! 

There will be no food or drink sales during the event. However, the main hallway will have tables set up for people who bring their own lunch. There are also many family-friendly fast food and take-out options available within a short drive and many offer pre-order options.  Only water bottles are allowed in the gyms. 

Here's a list of some local eateries!!

PARKING

• Brooks Middle School has a parking lot located on Kenilworth Ave, north of Washington Blvd.  There is also parking on the surface streets (Washington, Clinton and Randolph) surrounding the school.

ENTRANCES

• Teams can enter at the main entrances for Brooks on both Clinton & Kenilworth Avenue

LATE POLICY

• If you have issues in transit the morning of the tournament, you need to immediately text or call Brian Shinners at 708-254-2927.  We will work with your team in whatever way we can, but we cannot delay the start of the tournament. 

CHECK-IN - MAIN HALLWAY 

• When you arrive, check-in and you'll get your Welcome Packet

• Welcome Packet will contain general information, lanyards and badges.  

• Locate your table and wait for your team members and robot to arrive.

WIFI

• Network: Staff Guest

• Password: d97guest

PIT  - BROOKS COMMONS

• Pit opens at 7:00 AM

• Every team will be provided an a table with 6 seats and access to a power outlet. 

• We have power strips!! No need to bring one.  

• Tables will be marked with Team Name, Team Number and School 

• We will be enforcing that safety goggles are worn when in the arenas. 

INSPECTION - HALLWAY ADJACENT TO PIT

• Inspection opens at 7:15 AM in the corridor adjacent to the Pit.

• All teams must pass inspection to compete in the Battle of the Bots. All teams need to have passed inspection by 8:15 AM so the tournament schedule can be set and published and we can have our driver's meeting.

• We strongly encourage you to review the Inspection Checklist (In Packet) and pre-inspect your robot before showing up for the event.

• When all teams have passed inspection, the Qualification Match schedule will be finalized and distributed to the teams. 

• If you are having trouble passing inspection, let us know and we will work with your team. We want every team to be able to compete and have a great time!

DRIVER'S MEETING – BROOKS AUDITORIUM

At 8:15 we'll bring everyone into the Auditorium for the Driver's Meeting.  Each team is invited to hear the referees review the rules for the day.  

COMPETITION ARENAS - BROOKS MAIN GYM

• We will be enforcing that safety goggles are worn when in the arenas. 

TOURNAMENT AWARDS 

 Trophies will be awarded for the following:

• Tournament Champions

• Tournament Finalists

• Design Award (for each school)

REVIEW WITH YOUR TEAM BEFORE THE BATTLE OF THE BOTS

• The Alliance Selection process information on Alliance Selection in the Guide to Understanding a VEX Tournament.