Regional Competitions
MATE Regional ROV Competition Network
The MATE ROV Competition is planning to hold a 2021 competition season. The 2021 season and the events that take place will likely look differently than those held in the past; we will be communicating with our regional coordinators and adhering to the guidelines and policies set forth by schools, regions, states/provinces, federal governments, and health agencies as we make modifications and develop contingency plans. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this fluid and ever-changing situation. WE ARE MATE STRONG!
The MATE Competition Network began in 2001 and currently consists of 41 regional events that take place across the U.S. and around the world. Regional Compeittions serve as feeders into the World Championship's RANGER class, with the top teams from each regional contest earning a spot in our annual international competition. Not all Regional Competitions offer every competition class. SCOUT and NAVIGATOR class winners do NOT advance to the World Championship.
Below is an alphabetical list of the regional competitions. Clicking on the region name will direct you to that region's webpage. If you are unsure which region you should participate in, please contact MATE ROV Competition management.
2021 Regional Registration & Competition dates
2021 Teams and World Championship Qualifiers
| Regional Name | Competition Date | Competition Venue |
|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | April 27, 2021 | Pala Lagoon Swimming Center (In-Person) |
| Appalachian Highlands | April 30-May 1, 2021 | Kingsport Aquatic Center (Hybrid) |
| Arizona | TBD | |
| ASEAN | No event in 2021 | RANGER and EXPLORER class competitiors should follow video submission guidelines |
| Asia - Navigator | No event in 2021 | Event cancelled due to COVID-19 |
| Bermuda | TBD | |
| Big Island - Hawaii | No event in 2021 | RANGER class competitors should follow video submission guidelines |
| China - Mainland | TBD | |
| Coastal Carolina | May 8, 2021 | Camp Albemarle (Hybrid) |
| Colorado - Rocky Mountain | May 14 & 15, 2021 | Ed and Ruth Leyman YMCA (In-Person) |
| Egypt | June 3-5, 2021 | Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (In-Person) |
| Florida | May 15, 2021 | North Broward Preparatory School |
| Gray's Reef - Southeast | May 1& 2, 2021 | Chatham County Aquatic Center (Hybrid) |
| Great Lakes - Michigan | No event in 2021 | RANGER class competitors should follow video submission guidelines |
| Guam | May 14, 2021 | Dedeo Pool (Hybrid) |
| Hong Kong - SCOUT & NAVIGATOR | February 15-28, 2021 | HIS School (Hybrid) |
| Hong Kong - RANGER & EXPLORER | June 12, 2021 | Remote Only |
| India | No event in 2021 | Event cancelled due to COVID-19 |
| Indiana - STEMNASIUM Circle City | No event in 2021 | Event cancelled due to COVID-19 |
| Mid-Atlantic | No event in 2021 | Competitors should register with either Appalachian Highlands, Coastal Carolina, or Pennsylvania Regional Events |
| Mid-South | June 11 & 12, 2021 | Fogelman Downtown YMCA (Hybrid) |
| New England | May 22, 2021 | Remote Only |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | November 18-20, 2021 | Marine Institute - Memorial University of Newfoundland (In-Person) |
| Northern California - Monterey | June 19, 2021 | Naval Postgraduate School (Hybrid) |
| Northern Gulf Coast | April 23-25, 2021 | Dauphin Island Sea Lab (Hybrid) |
| Nova Scotia | No event in 2021 | |
| Oahu | No event in 2021 | |
| Ohio - Buckeye | No event in 2021 | RANGER class competitors should follow video submission guidelines |
| Olympic Coast | TBD | |
| Oregon | May 19-23, 2021 | Lincoln City Community Center (Hybrid) |
| Pacific Northwest | No event in 2021 | RANGER class competitors should follow video submission guidelines |
| Pennsylvania | June 5, 2021 | Remote Only |
| Russia - Far East | May 7 & 8, 2021 | Maritime State University (In-Person) |
| San Francisco Bay - Golden Bear | No event in 2021 | |
| Scotland | June 2, 2021 | Remote Only |
| Shedd Aquarium - Midwest | June 5, 2021 | Hoffman Estates High School (In-Person) |
| Southern California - Long Beach | No event in 2021 | RANGER teams should follow video submission guidelines |
| Texas | May 15-June 1, 2021 | Remote Only |
| Tunisia | No event in 2021 | Event cancelled due to COVID-19 |
| Turkey | April 16, 2021 | Remote Only |
| United Arab Emirates | No event in 2021 | RANGER and EXPLORER teams should follow video submission guidelines |
| Wisconsin | May 8-16, 2021 | UWM School of Freshwater Sciences (Hybrid) |
