General Info
General Info
This will be the Afternoon session of the Kern Robotics League. Robots will need to enter after 11:45am so that we can can finish the morning session before dealing with new teams checking in, trying to access the pits and practice field, etc. Please respect the hosts and volunteers during this transition. Individuals are more than welcome to watch the end of the AM session, but please exit between sessions so that we can fully transistion between events. Note: This restriction does not apply to volunteers, though the practice field is closed between sessions.
Teams will need to participate in a minimum of 60% of matches to qualify for playoffs.
The sites may have food for sale. We will send out an email a few days before each match letting teams know what food will be available and what food is nearby.
Be sure to turn in Participant Release Forms for all members of your teams online before the day of the event.
The cost for this event is $155 US Dollars. No other currency will be accepted as payment.
There will be no refunds from this league. Be sure that you are planning to be a part of the event, before you sign up for it. It's not fair to other teams to clog up the event and then back out after the registration closes leaving gaps that are difficult to fill.
League Dates:
- October 17:: First set of qualification matches that count for standings
- November 15: Second set of qualification matches that count for standings
- December 12: Third and final set of qualification matches that count for standings. Judging and alliance selection will occur on this date.
- January 9: Playoffs and Awards. Only teams that qualified for playoffs are required to attend.
- Venue
- Highland High School
- Address
- 2900 Royal Scots Way, Bakersfield, California 93306, United States
- Dates
- October 17, 2026
- Grade Level
- High School
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- League
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 4
- Event Region
- California - Region 3
- Max Registrations per Org
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 10-Aug-2026 20:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 12-Oct-2026 20:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 17-Oct-2026 20:00 EDT
- Price
- $155.00
Agenda
Schedule for League Matches #1-3 (bring design Notebook for League Match #3)
12:00 PM - Doors open for Team Check In / Robot Inspections
12:30 PM - Team Check-in deadline
12:55 PM - Inspection Deadline, Team Meeting
1:10 PM - Matches Start
3:30PM - Matches End / Team pack up and leave facility
Schedule for League Finals (1/9/27)
9:00AM - Doors open for Team Check In / Robot Inspections
9:15 AM - Team Check-in deadline
9:45 AM - Inspection Deadline, Team Meeting
10:15 AM - Matches Start
12:00PM - PM League Champion Plays AM League Champion for title of "Kern Robotics League Champion"
12:30 PM - Awards Ceremony/Exit
Stream
https://youtube.com/live/XYhUoMtInGw
Webcast There maybe a live webcast , but all matches are posted within one week the Kern Robotics Youtube Channel as a playlist If we are able to livestream, the link will be posted
Travel Info
Date: 17-Oct-2026 Highland High School 2900 Royal Scots Way Bakersfield, California 93306 United States Date: 14-Nov-2026 Bakersfield Christian High School 12775 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, California 93314 United States Date: 12-Dec-2026 Frontier High School 6401 Allen Road Bakersfield, California 93314 United States Date: 9-Jan-2027 North High School 300 Galaxy Avenue Bakersfield, California 93308 United States Travel Info There are several safe and clean hotels located fairly close to the schools. 1) TownePlace Suites Bakersfield West - 8300 Granite Falls Dr 2) Doubletree - 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct. 3) Comfort Suites - 3115 Camino Del Rio Ct. 4) Holiday Inn & Suites - 3927 Marriot Drive. Don't forget to check out the Buck Owens Crystal Palace located just a short distance from these hotels! It is a piece of Bakersfield history!
Judging Format
Judging Format • In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the 3rd league match (12/12/26). Teams bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges, no electronic copies will be accepted for this event . If a team has an electronic notebook, please print out a copy to turn in at check-in. • Deadline for Design Notebook submission is 8:15am to be considered for related awards.
Volunteer
Volunteer Teams that register will be assigned a minimum of 1 date to send volunteers to assist with set-up and/or clean-up. Details will follow. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Individuals wishing to volunteer, please contact the event partner at: colin_smith@kernhigh.org
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy If weather causes travel delays or prevents teams from competing, a partial refund may be available. Contact colin_smith@kernhigh.org before the beginning of the event. The event partner will contact teams if the event must be postponed. Teams should make sure their contact information is up to date and includes both school and non-school phone numbers.