Currently registered teams: 29

Team Name City State
122
NASA Knights
Hampton
VA
339
Kilroy Robotics
Stafford
VA
346
Robohawks
Chesterfield
VA
384
SPARKY
Henrico
VA
401
Copperhead Robotics
Blacksburg
VA
422
Mech Tech Dragons
Richmond
VA
435
Robodogs
Raleigh
NC
619
Cavalier Robotics
Charlottesville
VA
836
The RoboBees
Hollywood
MD
900
The Zebracorns
Durham
NC
977
Cometbots
South Boston
VA
Blue Cheese
Glen Allen
VA
CircuiTree
Atlee
VA
Blackwater Robotics
Franklin
VA
The Aviators
Norfolk
VA
Shorebots
Eastville
VA
Phantom Robotics
Hampton
VA
Triple Helix
Newport News
VA
Pitt Pirates
Greenville
NC
Hawk Collective
Chesapeake
VA
O.R.C.A.
Ashland
VA
Royal Robotics
Portsmouth
VA
Roto Raptors
Goldsboro
NC
TerrorBytes
Research Triangle Park
NC
TORCH
Henrico
VA
Aftershocks
Cumberland
VA
Cavbotics
Fairfax
VA
TuTu Turtles
Chatham
VA
Crabber STEM
Hampton
VA

Registration limit for this event is 32 teams. Registration last updated October 26, 2022.

About Rumble in the Roads

The Rumble in the Roads is an annual one-day off-season FIRST Robotics Competition event hosted in Newport News, Virginia. The off-season event grows and strengthens the FIRST community in Hampton Roads by exposing new students, mentors, volunteers and sponsors to the excitement of a real FIRST competition.  The Rumble in the Roads is proudly presented by FRC teams 122 NASA Knights, 1610 Blackwater Robotics, and 2363 Triple Helix Robotics.

The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges high school students to raise funds, hone teamwork skills, and design, build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks in competition with an international field of competitors.  Technical and non-technical mentors from industry partner with FIRST teams as a way of promoting STEM education, inspiring the next generation of scientists and technologists, and exposing students to various career options.  Through FIRST, students build not only STEM skills, but life skills such as leadership, communication, and self-confidence. 

Rule Changes

Minor rule changes will be in place for Rumble 7. The Rumble field will include AprilTags and the tournament will be in double-elimination format. Download the rule change PDF for full details by clicking the icon above. Last updated 9/26/2022.

Road to the Rumble

Review the suggested schedule to make sure your team is on track and prepared to compete at Rumble 7.

What can my team do at Rumble?

As a competing team, you can expect to:

The Rumble in the Roads is made possible by volunteer support throughout the weekend of November 5, and we need your help to make this year’s event a great one!

Tentative Event Schedule
Friday, November 4, 2022
7:00 PM
Optional early team load-in
7:00 PM
Unscheduled practice matches (if possible)
9:00 PM
Pits close
Saturday, November 5, 2022
7:30 AM
Doors open & team load-in
8:00 AM
On-field camera calibration
8:30 AM
Drivers meeting
9:00 AM
Opening ceremonies
9:15 AM
Start of qualification matches
12:00 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM
Alliance selection
3:00 PM
Double elimination playoffs
6:00 PM
Awards ceremony

Thank you to our event sponsors!

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