MO - Unitec RECF Missouri Opener

This will be an early-season blended event that will introduce the teams to the Pinnacle. We will have full judging and a skills portion at the event as well. Due to being in the early part of the year, the goal of the event will be extra collaboration and learning of the game. For those teams that do not feel quite ready to compete, you are welcome to come help and learn by volunteering, and more than welcome to bring any robot that moves this is an amazing opportunity to learn!

Teams that would like to come the night before, 5 PM- 10 PM, are welcome to come and help with event setup in exchange for early inspection pit setup and the opportunity to do their solo challenges

Please take note that this is a school organizational event only; teams will need to have their school verification forms approved by RECF in advance in order to register. 

Grade Level: All

Solo Match Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Solos Challenge Offered for Inspire teams: Yes

October 10, 2026

7:45 A.M. Doors Open

8:00 A.M.- 8:30 A.M. Check-In, Inspection, Welcome

8:30 A.M.-8:45 A.M. Drivers Meeting

8:45 A.M.-10:15 A.M. Solo Match Challenge

10:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. Qualification Matches 

12:30 P.M.- 1:30 P.M. Lunch Break

1:30 P.M.- 2:30 P.M. End Qualification Matches

2:30 P.M.- 2:45 P.M. Alliance Selection

2:45 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Elimination Matches (EVERY TEAM will make Eliminations)

3:30 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Awards, Closing, Tear Down

5:00 P.M. Doors Close

• All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in person on the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.

• Judging will be at team discretion. The judges will have their spot and interview teams as they approach the judges; for an early event, this allowed teams to get interviewed at their pace and not have the extra pressure of being interviewed at random times.

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

There will be no refund given.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event, then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

Teams can get a refund if they notify the EP by October 7th, 2026