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Contestant Info

Where The 2007 ComBots Cup will be held at San Mateo Fairgrounds.
 
When Load-In: Thu-Fri, May 17-18
Show Dates: Sat-Sun, May 19-20
Load-Out: Mon, May 21
 
Rules Full rules are here.
 
Registration Registering for either the ComBots Cup or RFL Nationals is done via BuildersDB
 
ComBots Cup Open The event is open to any 1, 3, 60, 120, 220, or 340 pound robots.
 
Hotels Discount hotel rooms are available on a very limited basis at the Lombard Motor Inn (1475 Lombard Street - 415-441-6000) for $69.00/night, with a 2 night minimum. The Group Reference Number to give to the front desk when reserving is #237 or "Robot Event".

The below is a list of places about which we have received favorable comments:

  • Lombard Motor Inn
  • Cow Hollow Motor Inn
  • Coventry Motor Inn

    Dirt cheap rooms can be found at the Ft. Mason youth hostel. The rooms are generally shared and offer little storage options, but are clean and about a block from the venue:

  • Ft. Mason Youth Hostel - by special arrangement with their staff, contestants can book at the hostel for $20 per person/per night starting on Wednesday, November 9th and ending on Tuesday, November 15th. Use the promo code "RF05" to get that special rate.
     
  • Shipping [Your Contact Name]
    Fiesta Hall
    San Mateo Fairgrounds
    2495 S. Delaware St
    San Mateo, CA 94403
    Phone: (650) 574-3247

    Competitors must arrange their own shipping. You or your designated agent must be present to accept your shipment, and you must be present to hand your return shipment to your shipper. AT NO TIME WILL COMBOTS, SAN MATEO COUNTY EVENT CENTER, OR THE RFL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPETITORS ROBOTS, TOOLS, OR OTHER PROPERTY. YOU ALONE ARE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PROPERTY AT ALL TIMES. Competitors will have access to the venue during load-in and load out, and should arrange with their shippers accordingly. If you cannot arrive before your robot, you may arrange for another builder to sign for your robot/crate.