We’re excited that you have chosen to participate in R2OC this year.  We look forward to seeing seeing you July 27, 2024 at the PE Center at Rock Valley College. 

  • What amenities are at the event site?
    There is a concession stand, bathrooms, and air conditioning.
  • Is there a hotel close to the competition site?
    This year’s competition has returned to Rock Valley College (3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61114). The closest hotel to the competition site is the Radisson Hotel (200 Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL), Holiday Inn Express (7552 Park Place, Loves Park, IL 61111), and Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront (416 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61104).
  • Will there be a Team Social this year?
    TBD – Check back later for more information!
  • Will there be trailer parking available?
    Yes!
  • Will there be an event t-shirt this year?
    Yes! We will have shirts available for sales while supplies last. In addition, volunteers will receive an event shirt as a thank you for volunteering.
  • Are volunteers still needed for the 2024 season?
    Yes! The success of our event is dependent on volunteers. There are many volunteer jobs still needed ranging from Field set up (Friday, July 27) to field reset, queuing and concessions. Please sign up to volunteer at our volunteer registration webpage. 
  • Will there be a donation/collection as a community service project?
    This year’s community outreach project is for the Rockford Rescue Mission. We are asking teams to donate feminine hygiene products, canned goods, and toiletries/bathroom items. Each team who participates in the community outreach project will have their team name entered into a drawing for a $100 Andy Mark Gift Card.
  • Will scholarships be awarded this year?
    Yes! This year R2OC will award two $1,000 scholarships. New this year will be four $500 scholarships for high school students going to the Rock Valley program. The application will open in June and can be found on our website scholarship page. This deadline to apply is Friday, July 27, 2024.
  • What is the time schedule for Saturday’s event, and how many qualifying matches will we get?
    Pit load in will be from 7-9am on Saturday, July 27, 2024. We plan to have the first qualifying matches begin at 9am and end around 1pm. Matches will last 8 minutes. We will hold a brief ceremony to recognize sponsors and scholarship winners at 1pm just prior to our lunch break. We hope to have eliminations begin at 2pm.
  • Will games be played by 2024 rules (and are there any modifications)?
    We will be following FIRST 2024 rules. Teams are responsible for reviewing the rules.

Information provided is current as of October 2024. We will update as soon as more has been determined.