WINTER WRECKAGE - Impact Robotics League event #2

Impact Robotics League is a new youth combat league for Northern Californa and beyond. Currently Grades 7-12  Fast-paced tournament format with 3 matches guaranteed for every team.  Group play followed up single elimination  Registration and details are available on the ImpactRoboticsLeague.org website.  See the  WINTER WRECKAGE Page for complete information on the EDU divisions! (coming soon)

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
• Location: Sierra College Campus Cafeteria, Rocklin, CA
• Entry Fee: $20 per bot
• All bracket are group play preliminary stage, with top 8-16 advancing to single elimination
• Divisions: 
  • Beginner EDU (grades 7-12*) Impact Robotic League Rules - brushed drive, 3S only
  • Intermediate EDU (grades 7-12*) Impact Robotic League Rules  brushed drive, 3S only
  • Advanced/Open (all ages)
    • SPARC 1.6 Construction Rules as the baseline 
    • Placer Robotics 25-26 Rules  , including changes/deviations from Sparc 1.6. Please see the document for complete details. Major differences include:
      • Original Work Expectations (Section 18 addition)
      • Magnetic Downforce Limits (Section 17 addition 
      • Tip Speed Limit 250mph (Section 
      • Weapon restrictions: No Fire, Flamethrowers, Smoke, Pneumatics, Special Weapons, Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and liquid fuels, etc 
      • Plastic Ants: No TPU as per sparc 1.6 with the sole exception of TPU weapon or drive belts  are permitted as emergency replacements 

*We do accept 6th grade participants on an case by case basis for EDU divisions  - please contact the event organizer for details.  Registration Deadlines and Details -

• EDU divisions must also register on ImpactRoboticsLeague.org,
• Open teams please register via RCE
• One robot per builder/driver . Large clubs (such as school based programs) may enter multiple bots provided each bot is designed, managed/repaired and driven by a subteam/builder.  Contact the EO to confirm if you have any questions.
• Adult supervision required onsite for duration of event for anyone under age of 18
• Registration Deadline: January 24, 2026
• Payment Deadline: January 17, 206 . Any team not paid by the deadline will be moved to the waitlist  --> Pay Here All participants and supervising adults must complete liability/media release waiver for the season. If you completed the waiver for IRL #1 FALL BRAWL, you do not need to complete it again.   --> Complete the Online Waiver Here

We are excited to announce HAKKO and FingerTech Robotics are providing prizes/swag as League sponsors! 

 

Friday, January 30 (Optional Check in and Inspection)

• 6:00 - 8:00 PM — Optional check-in, inspection, and safety

Saturday, January 31 (Competition)

• 7:30 AM — Venue opens to teams
• 8:00 AM — Venue opens to public
• 8:30 AM — Check-in & safety deadline
• 9:00 AM — Fights begin!
• 12:00 PM — Lunch break
• 12:45 PM — Fights resume
• 4:00 - 5:00 PM — Finals, awards, cleanup (estimated)

See the IRL Compete page for:

• Safety Rules
• Tournament Rules
• Construction Rules for the Beginner and Intermediate divisions