Nevada Robotics will be on hand to judge and referee at the 8th Brigade Tournament at the Grand Sierra Resort on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, 2026. This is an all-Army tournament with 60 teams from all over the West Coast and Pacific Islands.
Timeline- Friday, February 13
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Schedule |
Nevada Robotics |
Attendees |
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7:00 |
8:00 |
Pit Set-up, team check in and inspections, practice sessions |
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8:00 |
8:30 |
Please arrive by 8:00. We will have a brief meeting, then get started setting up at assigned fields/locations. |
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8:30 |
9:00 |
Opening Ceremony & Pilot Briefing |
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9:00 |
10:00 |
Piloting Mission  & Interviews |
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10:00 |
12:00 |
Skills (Piloting and Autonomous) ,Teamwork, Â Interviews |
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12:00 |
1:00 |
Lunch- provided by Nevada Robotics |
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1:00 |
4:00 |
Skills (Piloting and Autonomous) ,Teamwork, Â Interviews |
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Timeline- Saturday, February 14
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Schedule |
Nevada Robotics |
Attendees |
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7:00 |
8:30 |
Practice Fields Open |
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8:30 |
9:00 |
Please arrive by 8:30. We will have a brief meeting, then get started setting up at assigned fields/locations. |
Pilot Briefing |
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9:00 |
12:00 |
Skills (Piloting and Autonomous) ,Teamwork, Â Interviews |
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12:00 |
1:00 |
Lunch- provided by Nevada Robotics |
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1:00 |
3:00 |
Skills (Piloting and Autonomous), Teamwork, Â Interviews |
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3:00 |
4:30 |
Judges Deliberations, Alliance Selection and Elimination Matches |
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4:30 |
5:00 |
Final Matches and Awards |
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Map of Casino/Hotel and Entry Point
- Location:Â Â 2500 E 2nd St,. Reno, NV 89595
- The closest parking to the venue is near the driving range (mini-lake), which is closest to Mill St.
- Once parked, look for the covered walkway running alongside the pool area
- Go up one floor towards the bowling center
- The event is in the Summit Pavillion room across from the bowling center
Questions? Email Michelle Gallivan-Wallace at michelle.gallivan-wallace@dri.edu.
