Gobble Squabble -- Robot Chaos '25

[Updated 11/11/25] Welcome to Robot Chaos at the 5th annual “Gobble Squabble”! This event is for both experienced hobbyists and new participants. This event is a production of Monumental Impact (a STEM education non-profit) with the support of the UCCS College of Engineering. The venue is located in the middle of the UCCS main campus about 3 minutes off of I-25 in Colorado Springs, with convenient access to extensive nearby services. 

The event will feature 2 Classes: Plastic Antweight (1 lb) and open Fairyweight (150g). We're planning for up to 24 robots total. The SPARC rules will apply, including the specifics for Plastic Antweights in Section 16.3 (bots found not to comply with the Plastic rules during inspection will not be allowed to participate). Each Class will run in its own double-elimination bracket and the final results reported to RCE. We plan to use the Monumental Impact 4x4x2 arena, which has a full polycarb surround, strong corners, and painted metal floor. Each participant will have either a full or half table for their pit, with access to power nearby (tip: bring a multi-outlet strip and a short extension cord, just to be sure.)

Contact: mike@monumentalimpact.org

Fees: $20 per team to help cover event costs. (UCCS students are exempt from this fee.) Anyone is welcome to watch the event at no cost.

The Gobble Squabble is an applied-STEM showcase that features robotics and other competitions. In addition to Robot Chaos, a large FTC Robotics scrimmage and other events will take place at the same time in the venue. Robot Chaos and FTC scrimmage matches will be interspersed for constant robot action.

Event Schedule 11/22/25 (note: these times may be adjusted and updated after event participation is finalized):

• 8 AM: venue opens. Teams should check in as early as possible. Tech inspection starts

• 10 AM: Tech inspection is completed. Bracket/ranking matches begin. (There might be some flex in this start time, but we're interested in getting this part of the Gobble Squabble started first.)

• 2 PM (approx): Bracket/ranking matches conclude; “Playoff” matches begin

• 4 PM (approx): “Playoff” matches conclude

Newcomers are most welcome! Check out the “Resources” here, and bot kits at Fingertech, BotKits, PalmBeachBots, Turnabot and others. Be careful – even the small weapons on these robots can be very powerful – so check out the cautions described in Resources.

Location: UCCS Berger Hall (right next to University Center/UCTR), 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Parking: Lot 222 (close to Centennial Hall) is closest to the venue; Lot 224 is also close. Instructions for a closer loading-only zone (no parking) can be provided on request.