Official Competition Mechanics

The Search & Rescue RC Crawler Challenge is a mission-based RC crawler competition designed to test the driver's:

• Technical driving ability
• Navigation and route selection
• Recovery skills
• Vehicle control
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Ability to operate under challenging terrain and conditions

The objective is not simply to finish quickly, but to successfully complete rescue missions while earning the highest possible score.

The event will be conducted as a one-day competition.

All registered teams will remain in the competition throughout the event. There will be no elimination or semifinal round.

Each team will complete a series of rescue missions, with scores accumulated throughout the competition.

Competition Structure

Main Missions: M1–M5
Advanced Missions: M6–M8
Night Mission: M9

Every team is required to complete all assigned missions.

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

REGISTRATION & TECHNICAL INSPECTION

• Team check-in
• Vehicle inspection
• Competition number assignment
• Driver briefing
• Mission card distribution

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

OPENING CEREMONY

• Event introduction
• Competition briefing
• Safety briefing
• Final announcements

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

DIVISION DEPLOYMENT

Teams proceed to their designated starting missions.

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

MAIN COMPETITION — MISSIONS 1–5

Each mission block consists of:

• 45 minutes competition time
• 10 minutes transition/reset

Each team rotates through all five missions.

2:15 PM – 5:30 PM

ADVANCED RESCUE MISSIONS — MISSIONS 6–8

All teams continue competing.

There is no elimination at this stage.

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

NIGHT SEARCH & RESCUE — MISSION 9

The night mission remains part of the overall competition and is not a separate final round.

Maximum: 100 Points

Teams must simulate a rescue operation inside a disaster zone.

Objectives:

1. Navigate through debris.
2. Locate the survivor.
3. Retrieve the rescue marker.
4. Transport the marker to the designated extraction zone.

Maximum: 100 Points

Teams must cross flooded terrain while transporting an emergency supply.

Objectives:

1. Cross the flooded terrain.
2. Retrieve the emergency supply.
3. Transport the supply safely.
4. Reach the designated evacuation zone.

Teams must navigate a technical mountain environment.

Objectives:

1. Complete the technical rock section.
2. Navigate designated obstacles.
3. Locate the missing-person marker.
4. Complete the mountain extraction.

Teams must perform a vehicle recovery operation.

Objectives:

1. Locate the disabled vehicle.
2. Attach the required recovery equipment.
3. Recover the disabled vehicle.
4. Deliver it to the designated safe zone.

Teams must perform a navigation and search operation in wilderness terrain.

Objectives:

1. Follow the designated navigation route.
2. Locate the hidden beacon.
3. Recover the rescue package.
4. Return safely to base.

After completion of Missions 1–5, all teams proceed to the advanced rescue missions.

Maximum: 150 Points

A technical rescue mission combining multiple terrain conditions.

Terrain may include:

• Rocks
• Mud
• Steep climbs
• Recovery sections

Teams must successfully navigate the extreme terrain while completing the assigned recovery task.

Maximum: 150 Points

Teams must transport multiple emergency supplies through difficult terrain.

The team must deliver the required supplies to the designated location while maintaining control of the vehicle and cargo.

Maximum: 200 Points

The most demanding daytime rescue mission.

Objectives:

1. Locate the survivor.
2. Recover the survivor.
3. Transport the survivor safely.
4. Complete the designated extraction.

Maximum: 200 Points

The final mission takes place under low-light/night conditions.

Mission 9 is part of the overall competition and is not a separate final.

Objectives:

1. Navigate dark terrain.
2. Locate the emergency beacon.
3. Find the survivor marker.
4. Recover the rescue package.
5. Return to the designated extraction zone.

Possible Terrain & Elements

The course may incorporate:

• LED markers
• Headlights
• Reflective markers
• Mud
• Water
• Rocks
• Forest/debris
• Hidden clues

Teams must rely on vehicle lighting, navigation, communication and driving skills to complete the mission.

SCORING

	Mission	Maximum Points
Mission 1	- Disaster Site	100
Mission 2	- Flood Rescue	100
Mission 3	- Mountain Search	100

Mission	Maximum Points
Mission 4 - Recovery Operation	100
Mission 5 - Wilderness Search	100
Mission 6 - Extreme Terrain	150
Mission 7 - Emergency Supply	150
Mission 8 - Survivor Extraction	200
Mission 9 - Night Search	200

The team with the highest accumulated score at the end of Mission 9 will be declared the overall champion.

Mission time begins when the official marshal gives the START command.

The clock continues to run throughout the mission.

Teams are responsible for managing their own:

• Driving time
• Recovery time
• Repairs
• Navigation
• Equipment setup

There will be no automatic time stoppage for vehicle repairs.

Field repairs are allowed.

If a vehicle experiences mechanical failure, the team may repair the vehicle within the designated Service/Pit Area.

Important:

THE CLOCK DOES NOT STOP DURING REPAIRS.

Teams may bring spare parts and tools necessary to return their vehicle to operating condition.

Teams may use the following recovery equipment:

• Winch
• Tow strap
• Shackles
• Recovery hook
• Sand ladder
• Recovery board
• Small shovel
• Other approved recovery equipment

All recovery equipment must be safely secured and must not create a hazard to other participants, marshals or spectators.

Teams are permitted to bring tools including:

• Hex drivers
• Screwdrivers
• Pliers
• Wheel wrench
• Other basic RC tools

• Driveshaft
• Axle components
• Rod ends
• Servo
• Tires
• Motor/ESC
• Battery

The following battery types are permitted:

• 2S LiPo
• 3S LiPo
• NiMH

Participants are responsible for ensuring their batteries are in safe operating condition.

1. All vehicles must pass technical inspection before competing.
2. Teams must follow the instructions of event marshals.
3. Drivers must remain within the designated driver area unless instructed otherwise.
4. Teams must follow the official mission route and objectives.
5. Deliberate interference with another team is prohibited.
6. Unsafe operation of a vehicle may result in a penalty or disqualification.
7. Damage to course elements, equipment or another competitor's vehicle caused by reckless operation may result in penalties.
8. Only approved recovery methods may be used.
9. Teams must respect the official mission time limit.
10. Marshal decisions regarding safety and mission procedures are final.

The winner will be determined by the highest total score accumulated across all nine missions.

Maximum Possible Score:

1,200 POINTS

In the event of a tie, the organizers may use the following tie-break procedure:

1. Highest Mission 9 score
2. Highest Mission 8 score

3. Fastest overall completion time
4. Final marshal decision if required

This event is designed around rescue—not simply racing.

Speed is important, but successful navigation, recovery, mission completion, vehicle control and decision-making are equally important.

The winning team will be the team that demonstrates the best combination of:

SKILL + STRATEGY + TEAMWORK + RECOVERY + CONTROL

COMPLETE THE MISSION.

SAVE THE SURVIVOR.

GET HOME SAFE.