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The CRNZ Nationals is our largest yearly event in NZ for Combat Robotics! It's a full 2 day championship tournament for both Beetle Weight (3lb) and And Weight (150g) Combat Robots at the Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre, in Auckland.Spectators are FREE! And are always welcome & encouraged! Please come by and watch the carnage, talk to the teams, and learn about this exciting sport!
The Rules for construction, and participation are available on our website at:
https://combatrobotics.co.nz/pages/rules-regulations
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED to participate!
Please pre-register at BotSports:
https://app.botsports.org/events/10-krl-national-championships-2026
Also a set of activities for youth to allow them to learn the safety rules, and get their Roboteer License through several skill building exercises letting them drive a real robot through multiple challenges, and ultimately conduct safe matches against other youth who have achieved their license throughout the weekend!
Lots of great activities, and learning opportunities, in addition to some exciting combat to watch in the main arenas!
NOTE: There are fees for entering a bot to the tournament. The fees are per bot entered, and are needed in order to fund ongoing repairs to the arenas, and supporting the continued availability of our venues!
Fees:
Beetleweight Bot - $40
Antweight Bot - $20
Note: For nationals, only paid club members may compete, so please ensure your membership is up to date before the event date! To check your membership status, go to: https://combatrobotics.co.nz/tools/memberships
Fees can be paid at the event at the registration table or shop table either by cash or eftpos/credit.
The CRNZ Shop will also be present for replacement parts or new purchases at the event (either cash or eftpos/credit accepted)
Event Schedule:
Venue will be open from 9am to 5pm on both days
Further schedule will be announced closer to the event once we know about numbers.
After we do the awards presentation for winners, and cleanup-packdown
Due to this being a larger event, we try to stick to a pretty tight schedule, unlike our more flexible regular fight days. So please endeavour to be on-time for the schedule above. See less
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Event venue
Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre, 595 Te Atatu Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland 0610, New Zealand, Auckland
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