Clash in the Cornis the FIRST EVER offseason competition for FRC in Iowa!
Location: Valley High School, West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost: $400
Dates: September 27-28
The event will be hosted by 6419 ICE, and 3928 Team Neutrino, 4646 Wildcard Robotics, 5935 Tech Tigers, and 6317 Disruptive Innovation are also helping plan the event. We will be playing Crescendo with the official 2024 competition rules. The event website is a work in progress, and we will be adding details as they come up. If you have any questions, please respond in the thread or send me a direct message, and we will do our best to answer!
Super excited for this! An off-season in the Des Moines area is something I’ve wanted to see since I was a student, and I’m glad these teams were able to come together to finally make it happen.
If I may make one suggestion, could the max robot weight be increased by 5 pounds? I know there probably won’t be any inspection, but it would make it easier for any teams competing at CowTown the following month, which does have that change.
I would encourage any of the Midwest teams to join and help inaugurate what I hope becomes a fall tradition in Iowa. It is great exposure to the program for your new kiddos to see the excitement of the game.
It was a great event. Thanks to the sponsors for subsidizing so much of the cost. Hope it grows next year and more teams sign up because the volunteers were awesome. It was a great learning opportunity for all involved.
Award Results: Spaghetti Award: 4646 “Yes! What is spaghetti??”
Balanced System Award: 5041 This team showcased an impressive integration of a new swerve drive system, along with continuous iteration of their robot’s arm using 3D-printed parts. Their dedication to improvement has resulted in a highly reliable shooter and high accuracy during autonomous mode, making their entire system balanced and effective.
The Volunteer of the Year Award: @Dagney_3928 This volunteer is truly in a League of their Own. With over 10 years of experience in FIRST, they have been committed to volunteering, and mentoring countless hours and many teams throughout all FIRST programs. She has committed herself to service by being a science teacher in her hometown to help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Just like a Neutrino in the science world, she’s revolutionized the FIRST community and made FIRST in Iowa thrive. This event couldn’t have been put on without her dedication. Thank you for all that you have done for us Dagney.
Programming Award: 4646 This team utilized Limelights and AprilTags for precise location sensing, demonstrating a strong progression in their autonomous capabilities—now featuring a remarkable 6-note auto. Their use of interpolation to enhance accuracy further showcases their advanced programming skills.
Scouting Award: 525 This team took scouting to the next level with their well-organized Google Sheets, enhanced by customized formulas to sort data effectively. They also added a creative twist with some sweet motivation for their hardworking scouters.
The Community Award: 3928 This team’s commitment to their community is truly remarkable, with team members averaging 10 to 20 volunteer hours, many even surpassing 40. They’ve engaged over 8,000 people through their outreach and sponsor events, exemplifying what it means to give back to the community.
Clash in the Corn 
is the FIRST EVER offseason competition for FRC in Iowa!
