Southeast Michigan Smash at i3Detroit

Date: Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Location: i3Detroit, 1481-A, Wordsworth St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Venue: Tables & chairs are provided. This location gets quite warm in the summer, be prepared for that! We will provide water bottles and have fans around the venue.

Parking: Parking in front of the venue is limited, please see Parking - i3Detroit for more details on where you can park.

Tournament Format: Modified Swiss. There will be a group stage where 3-1 and better records move into a single elimination bracket.

Sign Ups: There are open spots for 24 fairyweights (150g) and 24 plastic antweights (1lb).

Entry Fee: $15 per robot. (If registration fees are preventing you from attending, pease reach out. We want anyone interested to be able to compete!)

Arena: 4' x 4', painted metal floor, pit and auger arena hazards.

Rough Schedule:

• 8:00am – Doors Open for Competitors

• 8:30am - Safety Opens

• 10:00am – Doors Open for Spectators and Fights Start

Sponsors: We are very grateful for our sponsors Repeat Robotics and Polymaker ! Please check them out for your robot parts and filament needs!

Plastic Ant Prizes:

• 1st Place: $40 Repeat Robotics Gift Card & $100 Polymaker Coupon Code
• 2nd Place: $20 Repeat Robotics Gift Card & $50 Polymaker Coupon Code
• 3rd Place: $20 Repeat Robotics Gift Card & 1 Free Spool Polymaker Coupon Code

Fairy Prizes:

• 1st Place: 1x Repeat Robotics 2004 Direct Drive Motor & $100 Polymaker Coupon Code
• 2nd Place: 1x Repeat Robotics 2004 Direct Drive Motor & $50 Polymaker Coupon Code
• 3rd Place: 1 Free Spool Polymaker Coupon Code

Food: There is a variety of fast food restaurants near the venue.

Ruleset: This event will follow MRCA rules. For Plastic Ants the SPARC construction rules will apply.

Spectators: Spectators are welcome and free to attend, doors open for the audience at 10am.

Liability Waiver: Please fill out this waiver in advance for all competitors as well as any spectators that will be attending. Everyone entering the building is required to do this.  i3detroit.org/waiver

Live Stream: This event will be streamed to the i3Detroit youtube channel! youtube.com/@i3Detroit

Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at heyrileyshea@gmail.com.