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COMPETITION SCHEDULE:
The Provisional Schedule for the BattleBots May 2002 Tournament has been officially updated! Due to high registration levels, Sunday, May 19th at 9:00am PDT will serve as the official start of BattleBot Check-In. Please make a note of this important schedule change. Furthermore, the Preliminary Elimination Rounds will officially begin on Tuesday, May 21st at 5:00pm PDT to accommodate the expanded tournament bracket.

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* All Days and Times are Subject to Change depending on Actual Turnout.
** "All Unseeded Contestants" refers to any Contestant NOT in the Top 24 of Each Weight Class.
BATTLEBOTS MAY 19-27 COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Sunday, May 19th, 2002
Who: All Weight Classes/ALL Unseeded Contestants **
What: BattleBot Check-in & Safety / Technical Inspection Begins
When: 9:00am - 8:00pm *
Where: Pit Area - Studio 3 - Treasure Island

On Sunday morning of May 19th, BattleBot Check-In will begin. ALL Unseeded Contestants must complete the check-in process. Check-In consists of documentation check, BattleBot verification, pit table assignment, Safety/Tech inspection, and photo session. ALL Unseeded Contestants should arrive promptly at 9:00am. Safety/Tech Inspections will begin at 10:00am PDT.

NOTE: Pit tables will be assigned at this tournament. Please contact BattleBots Inc. if you have any special pit table requests.

NOTE: Check-In for Unseeded Contestants will CLOSE FOR THE DAY at 6:00pm PDT on Sunday, May 19th. Safety/Tech Inspections will continue until 8:00pm PDT.
   
Monday, May 20th, 2002
Who: All Weight Classes/ ALL Unseeded Contestants
What: BattleBot Check-in & Safety/Tech Inspection continues.
When: 9:00am - 8:00pm *
Where: Pit Area - Studio 3 - Treasure Island

NOTE: Check-In for Unseeded Contestants will CLOSE at 6:00pm PDT on Monday, May 20th. Safety/Tech Inspections will continue until 8:00pm PDT.
   
Tuesday, May 21st, 2002
Who: All Weight Classes/ALL Unseeded Contestants
What: Safety & Technical Inspection
When: 9:00am - 4:00pm *
Where: Pit Area - Studio 3 - Treasure Island

NOTE: Due to the start of the Preliminary Eliminations at 5:00pm PDT, the Safety/Tech Inspection procedures will end promptly at 4:00pm PDT. BattleBots must be ready for Safety/Tech Inspection by no later than 12:00 Noon PDT.
   
Who: All Weight Classes/ALL Unseeded Contestants
What: Mandatory Safety Protocol / Production Meeting
When: 3:00pm *
Where: Pit Area - Studio 3 - Treasure Island

NOTE: Mandatory Safety Protocol Meeting for ALL Unseeded Contestants, covering event logistics, production procedures, and match guidelines, shall start promptly at 4:00pm PDT in the Studio 3 Pit Area. *
   
Who: All Weight Classes/ALL Unseeded Contestants
What: Preliminary Elimination Rounds Begin.
When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm PDT (Competition Day 1 / Session 1)*
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
Description:
  • No Television Coverage
  • No Ring Announcer
  • No Arena Weapons
  • Two (2) Minute Matches

NOTE: To accommodate the expanded tournament bracket, the Preliminary Eliminations will begin at 5:00pm PDT. The session will run until approximately 10:00pm PDT.
   
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2002
Who: All Weight Classes/All Unseeded BattleBots
What: Preliminary Eliminations Continue.
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm (Competition Day 2/ Session 1) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
Description:
  • No Television Coverage
  • No Ring Announcer
  • No Arena Weapons
  • Two (2) Minute Matches
   
Who: All Weight Classes/All Unseeded BattleBots
What: Preliminary Eliminations Continue.
When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Competition Day 2 / Session 2) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
Description:
  • No Television Coverage
  • No Ring Announcer
  • No Arena Weapons
  • Two (2) Minute Matches
   
Thursday, May 23rd, 2002
Who: Top 24 Seeded BattleBots in Each Weight Class
What: BattleBot Check-In & Safety/Technical Inspection
When: 10:00am - 8:00pm *
Where: Pit Area - Studio 3 - Treasure Island

The Top 24 Seeded BattleBots of each weight class may check in starting at 10:00am Thursday morning. Check-In consists of documentation check, BattleBot verification, pit table assignment, Safety/Tech Inspection, photo session, and pre-competition interviews.

NOTE: Check-In for the Top 24 Seeded BattleBots will CLOSE at 6:00pm PDT on Thursday, May 23rd. There will be NO more check-ins after Thursday, May 23rd. The Safety/Tech Inspections for the Top 24 Seeded BattleBots will continue until 8:00pm PDT on the 23rd. The Safety/Tech Inspections will resume on Friday, May 24th at 10:00am PDT.
   
Who: All Weight Classes/All Unseeded BattleBots
What: Preliminary Eliminations Continue.
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm (Competition Day 3 / Session 1) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Who: All Weight Classes/All Unseeded BattleBots
What: Preliminary Competition Phase Continues.
When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Competition Day 3/ Session 2) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Friday, May 24th, 2002
Who: Top 24 Seeded BattleBots in Each Weight Class
What: BattleBot Safety/Tech Inspections Continue.
When: 10:00am - 8:00pm *
Where: Pit Area - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Who: All Weight Classes/All Unseeded BattleBots
What: Preliminary Eliminations Continue.
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm (Competition Day 4 / Session 1) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Who: All Weight Classes/All Unseeded BattleBots
What: Preliminary Eliminations Continue.
When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Competition Day 4 / Session 2) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island

In each weight class, Sixteen (16) advancers go on to face the Top 24 Seeded BattleBots in the Taped for TV Finals which begin on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00am PDT.
   
Saturday, May 25th, 2002
Who: Top 16 Advancers AND Top 24 Seeds from each weight class.
What: Taped for TV Finals Begin.
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm (Competition Day 5/ Session 1) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
Description:
  • Full Television Coverage
  • Ring Announcer Present
  • All Arena Weapons Active
  • Three (3) Minute Matches
   
Who: ALL ADVANCING BATTLEBOTS
What: Taped for TV Finals Continue.
When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Competition Day 5 / Session 2) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Sunday, May 26th, 2002
Who: ALL ADVANCING BATTLEBOTS
What: Taped for TV Finals Continue.
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm (Competition Day 6/ Session 1) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Who: ALL ADVANCING BATTLEBOTS
What: Taped for TV Finals Continue.
When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Competition Day 6 / Session 2) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Monday, May 27th, 2002
Who: ALL ADVANCING BATTLEBOTS
What: Quarterfinals
When: 10:00am - 3:00pm (Competition Day 7 / Session 1) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island
   
Who: All Advancing BattleBots
What: Semifinals, Finals, Robot Rumbles, and Trophy Presentation Ceremonies
When: 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Competition Day 7 / Session 2) *
Where: BattleBox - Studio 3 - Treasure Island

Competition concludes with Semifinals, Finals, and Rumbles. The BattleBots Giant Nut Trophies will be awarded to the champions of each weight class.

NOTE: Due to the high number of entrants, only the top 32 BattleBots of the Taped for TV Finals will be eligible for the Robot Rumbles.

* All Days and Times are Subject To Change depending on Actual Turnout.
** "All Unseeded Contestants" refers to any Contestant NOT in the Top 24 of Each Weight Class.
 
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