Dear RoboCuppers,

We are thrilled to announce that we have already received team pre-registrations from nearly 20 regions! The enthusiasm and interest from the global RoboCup community are genuinely inspiring.

Due to numerous requests, and to accommodate the growing interest, the pre-registration deadline for RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2023 (RCAP 2023) has been extended to 15th October 2023.

*RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2023 (RCAP 2023)* • Location: Alpensia Convention Centre, PyeongChang, South Korea • Dates: 5-9 December 2023 • Website: https://2023.robocupap.org/

Mark your calendars for RCAP 2023 to be held in PyeongChang, the host of the 2018 Winter Olympics. This December, besides participating in the RCAP 2023 competition, seize the opportunity to experience the skiing slopes at the Alpensia Ski Resort in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

1. Important Dates •* 15 October: NEW Deadline for pre-registration * • 10 - 31 October: Final submission and payment of registration fees • After 1 November: Late submission and payment of registration fees (team registration is not allowed) • 5 - 8 December: Team setup and competitions • 9 December: Finals and Award Ceremony Note: No on-site Symposium this year (online Symposium details to be announced later).

2. Registration

Begin your team's pre-registration on the following page: https://2023.robocupap.org/registration/

For inquiries related to registration, contact the registration office at: r**********n@robocupap.org

3. Leagues to be organized at RCAP 2023

Due to space constraints, only the following selected leagues will be hosted at RCAP 2023:

(1) RoboCup Major Leagues • RoboCupSoccer Humanoid (Kid Size) • RoboCupSoccer Humanoid (Adult Size)

(2) RCJ Leagues • RCJ Soccer Light-Weight, Primary / Secondary • RCJ Soccer Open • RCJ Rescue Line, Primary / Secondary • RCJ OnStage, Primary/Secondary

(3) RCAP Leagues • RCAP CoSpace Autonomous Driving, U12 / U19 • RCAP CoSpace Rescue, U12 / U19 / University • RCAP CoSpace Autonomous Delivery, U19 / University

(4) RCAP Education Entry Leagues • RCAP Soccer Entry, U12 / U19 • RCAP Rescue Line Entry, U12 / U19 • RCAP Rescue Maze Entry, U12 / U19 • RCAP CoSpace Autonomous Driving, FirstSteps U12 • RCAP CoSpace Rescue, FirstSteps U12 / U19

Stay updated with the latest announcements by visiting the RCAP 2023 official website: 2023.robocupap.org.

Follow us on our social media page for regular updates: RoboCup Asia-Pacific.

We eagerly await to welcome all RoboCuppers to PyeongChang!

Warm regards,

RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2023 (RCAP 2023) Organising Committee