Rules & Manuals

Download the official GRC 2026 Game Manuals for each league below. Each manual is the definitive source for missions, scoring, robot specs, and inspection rules — coaches, judges, and referees all work from the same document.

General Competition Manual 2026

Cross-league participation rules, code of ethics, dispute resolution, and core safety standards. The league-specific manuals below cover missions, scoring, and robot specs for each track.

v1.0 (Apr 2026)

Techs League Manual

PDF · 16 pages · 502 KB

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v3.0 (Apr 2026)

Stars League Manual

PDF · 15 pages · 517 KB

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v1.0 (Apr 2026)

Engineers League Manual

PDF · 14 pages · 432 KB

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General Rules & Match Phases

Select a league to see its specific timings and match structure.

Techs League Match Structure

2v2 Alliance Play (Robot 1 & Robot 2 cooperate)

Setup

30 sec

Place robots in Home Base. No code changes allowed.

Autonomous

1 min

Pre-programmed only. Robots stay in own quadrants.

Manual

2 min

Full field opens. Remote control enabled. Shared missions.

Endgame

Last 30s

Warning signal. Evacuate to home zone.

Innovation Point

Deliver the Network Module autonomously to the connection hub in the field center.

Intelligence

Standard line-following navigation and basic sensor automation.

Robot Size

Max starting size: 30 × 30 × 30 cm. Expansion is permitted during the match.

Core Scoring Mechanics

Precision Tokens

Each alliance starts with 7 tokens worth 15 points each (105 total). Tokens are lost for fouls, touching the robot, or field interference.

Auto Multiplier

Missions completed during the Autonomous period earn significantly more points than during Manual (except Engineers).

Endgame Evac

Robots must return to Home Base by the final buzzer. Safe parking earns 10-35 points depending on alliance status.

Tournament Format

1. Preliminary Stage

Ranking is purely total-score based. Every team plays 3 matches. Scores are cumulative. No "Win Points" — only mission points matter for ranking.

Tiebreaker Order: 1. Autonomous Score, 2. Fewer Penalties, 3. Innovation Point.

2. Knockout Stage

Direct elimination. Match outcome is the only metric. If tied after autonomous and manual phases, a replay is conducted.

3. Ethics & Conduct

Students are the primary problem solvers. Coaches must provide guidance, not answers. Direct adult interference results in team disqualification.