We've hosted two offseason events a year (one girls-only scrimmage, Girls Generation; and one where our mentors/alumni come up with the rules, BunnyBots) for the past few years. You'll need at least:
A gym for the competition
A pit area (tennis court, other gym, large hallway, etc.)
A field (this can be difficult, especially with the pyramids this year. BunnyBots eliminates this problem since field elements are normally plywood, a carpet, and assorted other cheap materials--this year it was ping-pong balls.)
Money (for the field, setup, space rental)
Teams who want to compete! It can't happen with just you!
A date planned now, ideally, for a fall competition
Volunteers. At least 15 for setup, then probably 10 day of, then 15 for tear down.
Someone who can really coordinate it. Our outreach managers take care of it.
ENTHUSIASM! If you're not excited, no one else will be.
If you're interested in BunnyBots (it's cheaper and easier to set up, plus it's a whole other build season for the rookies to get up to speed), message me or email
robotics@catlin.edu