Gator Chompetition December 05, 2026
7:30 AM Doors open – Teams will not be allowed in before 7:30 AM
7:30–9:15 AM Team Check-in / Inspection / Turn in Engineering Notebooks
9:15–9:30 AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting
9:30–9:45 AM Opening Ceremonies – Welcome, Team Introductions, Game Overview
10:00–12:30 PM Qualification Matches Begin / Skills Fields Open
12:30–1:15 PM Lunch Break – Concessions with pizza available
1:15–3:30 PM Qualification Matches Resume / Skills Fields Remain Open
3:30–3:50 PM Practice Time for Finals / Alliance Selection
3:50–4:15 PM Finals Matches and Awards Ceremony
4:15–4:30 PM Event Wrap-Up / Clean-Up / Departure
• Skills runs will be available throughout qualification matches and will close at the conclusion of the final qualifying match.
• Teams are encouraged to sign up for Skills early to avoid missing the deadline.
• All teams must be checked in by 9:15 AM to be included in the match schedule.
• If the event runs ahead or behind schedule, minor adjustments may be made on-site.