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3rd Annual Plainwell Robotics Club VRC Tournament Over Under

VRC Middle School Only Michigan Region 4 Qualifier

Datum
11-Nov-2023 Add to Calendar
Veranstaltungscode
RE-VRC-23-1806
Programm
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Veranstaltungsart
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Kapazität
34
Verfügbare plätze
14
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Early-Bird Registration Opens
28-Aug-2023 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
30-Sep-2023 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
4-Nov-2023 16:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
30-Oct-2023 16:00 EDT
Preis
$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

Allgemeine information

The Plainwell Robotics Club invites your teams to participate in our 3rd Annual VEX MS Only VRC Tournament Over Under.

The event will be held at the Plainwell High School, conveniently located 6 minutes from Exit 49B on US-131.  Pit tables, seating, and electrical power will be provided for each team attending, along with plenty of spectator seating.  The Plainwell Boosters Club will be operating their concession stand throughout the day, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and an array of snacks and drinks.  Registered teams will receive menu details in October.  Teams also are welcome to bring their own food.  Ample parking space is available adjacent to the school.

We will abide by all health restrictions in effect in November to ensure our event is conducted in a safe manner for everyone participating.

Note: All Team Engineering Notebooks must be a paper document and submitted upon arrival.  We will not have the ability to print a notebook on site and we cannot accept an electronic device or URL as submission.

Only teams that are checked in on time will be allowed to compete.  If you are running late please contact Sarah Orr at (269) 548-5588 to make appropriate arrangements.

We're looking forward to seeing your teams in Plainwell.


Klassenstufe: Middle School

Herausforderung der roboterfähigkeiten: Ja

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Datum: 11-Nov-2023

Veranstaltungs-/austragungsort:
Plainwell High School
684 Starr Road
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
United States

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Agenda

8:00 AM 

Doors Open; Check-in and Robot Inspections Begin

8:30 AM   

Skills Field Opens

9:00 AM

Inspections Conclude

9:00 AM

Driver's Meeting/Opening Ceremonies

9:30 AM - 11:30 PM   

Qualifying Rounds and Technical Judging Begin

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM   

Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM   

Qualifying Rounds and Technical Judging Continue

2:00 PM

Skills Field Closes; Technical Judging Concludes

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM    

Alliance Selection

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM 

Elimination Rounds

3:15 PM

Awards Ceremony

                                            [The Agenda is subject to change]

Sich freiwillig melden

We always appreciate volunteers.  In fact, we know we will need experienced judges and field officials.  Please contact Sarah Orr at [email protected] if you're interested in helping us.

Richtlinie für not-/schlechtwettersituationen

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit this page on Robotevents.com, where we will post updates about the event status as needed. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

If the tournament is cancelled by the event Partner, all registered and paid teams will receive full refunds.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

Refunds are available to teams that cancel at least one week prior to the event date, November 4, 2023.  Refunds will be held until initial payment is confirmed and reconciled.

Date: 11-Nov-2023
Plainwell High School
684 Starr Road
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
United States

Reiseinformationen

The competition will be hosted in the gymnasium at Plainwell High School, which is located at 684 Starr Road in Plainwell, MI, about 6 minutes (2.3 miles) from Exit 49 on highway US-131.  Ample parking is available on the west and southwest side of the school.  The entrance to the event is also on the west side of the school.

Webcast

We will Live Stream the event to the Plainwell Robotics Club's YouTube Channel.  Google:  YouTube Plainwell Robotics Club; or, use the following link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXp3wudlZcI.

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.