March 6, 2026 Builders Update

Two weeks days to go before Friday night inspection and safety!

First, we wanted to recognize our sponsors for the event: Prototek Digital Manufacturing, Repeat Robotics, FingerTech Robotics and HAKKO USA. ‍

Prototek (formerly Sac EDM) is returning for its 9th year as one of PART’s platinum sponsors, providing high quality water jetting, CNC and WireEDM services.

Repeat Robotics is providing $300 in prizes, Fingertech CA$200, and Hakko providing soldering gear for our PLANT repair center , swag and prizes. Full prize pool to be announced soon.

1) Hotels
We have once again arranged discounted hotel rates for you through the Placer Valley Tourism Office. Book directly through the SBB page on the tourism website to get these great rates. https://www.placertourism.com/events/sac-bot-battles-2026/

2) Payments & Team Profile due now!
Payments are due now - $20 per Plastic Ant, $50 per 15lb Robot. The robot combat event page reserved your space . Please complete team profile google survey so we know who to expect Friday and we can get a plan pit space. Payments are now made via the Zeffy Webstore: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sacramento-bot-battles--2026. PART team members: we have completed this information for you already

3) Waivers Are Required & Online due date March 17
Anyone with pit access or competing must complete the Online Waiver no later than March 17th so we can cross check against teams prior to Friday. This includes advisors, students, and any parents that need pit access. For large groups/15lb teams, we will send you a list of completed waivers so you can cross check with your team members. You do not need to complete again if you completed a waiver for IRL #1 (October) or IRL #2 (Jan 31). PART team members: Your waiver is already on file! Do not complete again.

4) Friday Check in & Inspection
Check in and inspection will run from 6-8:45 pm, teams will be allowed to use the arenas when they are not being used. We need all PART affiliated teams, and as many others as possible, to arrive Friday evening for check in and inspection. Note: No builders’ social/pizza this year as we have had a lot of requests from 15lb teams to check in on Saturday.

5) Full Snack Bar and Chick-Fil-A meals on Saturday!
Coffee, donuts and full snack bar available for purchase on Saturday. We will be sending out a pre-order link for Chick-Fil-A meals.

7) NRL Nationals Update
NRL Nationals will be hosted by NRL Colorado the weekend of May 16th in Colorado Springs, more details to come soon

8) Robot Safe Handling
Reminder to review the NRL Bot Handling Guide and NRL Best Practice Safety Protocols documents. Reminder, Robots may not be powered on at any time unless in an approved test box or arena. We have a a dedicated battery charging area outside of the main 15lb pits the year. Bring your own safety glasses - they are required at all times in the pits or while handling the robot (installing batteries for example) pre and post fight.