General Info
General Info
Tournament Information
- World Qualifying: This tournament is not a World qualifying event.
- Japan National: This tournament does qualify for the Japan National Tournament.
- Registration Priority: Priority will be given to schools based in Japan.
- Grade Level: High School Teams Only
- Skills Challenge: Offered.
- Judging: Online Notebooks with in-person interviews
Cost: ¥25,000
- The registration cost includes lunch prepared by CAJ’s cafeteria staff, operated by Caesar’s Kitchen, for up to five students per robot. Lunch will also be provided free of charge for the Head Coach and one Assistant Coach.
For bank transfer details, please contact:
Matthew Lindsey (Event Partner)
- Venue
- Christian Academy in Japan
- Address
- 1-2-14 Shinkawa-cho, Higashikurume, 203-0013, Japan
- Dates
- January 15, 2027
- Grade Level
- High School Teams Only
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- Remote Engineering Notebooks
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 16
- Event Region
- Japan
- Max Registrations per Org
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 20-Sep-2026 09:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 24-Nov-2026 17:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 12-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
Agenda
Schedule might change due to event requirements.
8:00 AM – Doors Open / Team Check-In Begins
Teams arrive, check in, and set up in pits.
- Robot inspection opens.
- Practice field available.
- Skills Challenge field opens.
8:45 AM – Driver’s Meeting
- Review rules, schedule, and expectations.
10:00 AM – Qualification Matches Begin
- Matches run continuously.
12:00 PM – Lunch Break (1 Hour)
- Skills Challenge field will close.
1:00 PM – Qualification Matches Resume
2:30 PM – Qualification Matches Conclude
- Alliance selection immediately follows.
3:30 PM – Elimination Tournament Begins
- Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Finals
5:30 PM – Awards & Closing Ceremony
6:00 PM – Event Concludes / Cleanup
Stream
Travel Info
Date: 15-Jan-2027 Christian Academy in Japan 1-2-14 Shinkawa-cho Higashikurume, 203-0013 Japan Travel Info Getting to Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ) Address: 1-2-14 Shinkawa-cho, Higashi-Kurume-shi, Tokyo 203-0013 By Train • From Central Tokyo (Shinjuku Station): • Take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line from Ikebukuro Station. • Get off at Higashi-Kurume Station (about 25 minutes by express, 35 minutes by local). • From Higashi-Kurume Station, CAJ is about a 5–7 minute walk. • Alternative Route (from Shinjuku): • Take the JR Chūō Line to Kokubunji Station . • Transfer to the Seibu Tamako Line and ride to Higashi-Kurume Station via Seibu-Yagisawa. By Expressway From Kan-Etsu Expressway (Nerima IC) : • • Exit at Nerima IC and take Route 254 toward Higashi-Kurume. • Drive approximately 20 minutes to CAJ. • From Chūō Expressway (Kunitachi-Fuchū IC) : • Exit at Kunitachi-Fuchū IC and follow signs toward Higashi-Kurume. • Drive approximately 30 minutes to CAJ. Parking: Visitor parking is limited. Please check in advance with Matthew Lindsey if you will need parking. Lodging Toyoko Inn Seibu Ikebukuro-sen Higashi-kurume-eki Nishi-guchi, • 1 Chome-4-8 Honcho, Higashikurume, Tokyo 203-0053 5-minute walk to CAJ.
Judging Format
Judging Format Judging Judging will consist of two components: online Engineering Notebook review and in-person Team Interviews . Teams wishing to be considered for judged awards must submit their Engineering Notebook online prior to the event by the announced submission deadline. Judges will review submitted notebooks in advance of the competition. Team Interviews will be conducted in person during the event. Teams should be prepared to meet with the judging panel and discuss their robot design, engineering process, team organization, and overall competition experience. Additional instructions, including the Engineering Notebook submission process and deadline is Jan - 06- 2026, at 5:00 PM
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteers Teams are not required to provide volunteers for this event. CAJ will provide the necessary event staff and volunteers.
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy In the event of severe weather, the tournament may be canceled. All registered teams will be notified promptly.