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4th Annual Plainwell Robotics Club HS Tournament High Stakes

VEX V5 Robotics Competition High School Only Michigan Region 4 Qualifier

Fecha
24-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
Código de evento
RE-V5RC-24-5752
Programa
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Tipo de evento
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacidad
34
Plazas disponibles
14
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Early-Bird Registration Opens
22-Jul-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
13-Oct-2024 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
20-Nov-2024 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
11-Nov-2024 16:00 EST
Precio
US$100.00

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Información general

The Plainwell Robotics Club invites your teams to participate in our 4th Annual VEX HS Only V5RC 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.  Registered teams will receive menu details in October.  Ample parking space is available adjacent to the school.

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.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event.  Tournament fees must be paid before teams will be allowed to compete.  Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website at least two weeks prior to the event.

Engineering notebooks

Digital Engineering Notebooks will be required.

Lunch and Concessions

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.  Teams also are welcome to bring their own food. 

Finals Matches

Up to 32 teams will be paired to participate in the Finals Matches.

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition.  Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.  Robots must use VEX VRC parts.  Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the VRC Robot Inspection Checklist.
  2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com.
  4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure.  Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
  • Spare parts & tools
  • Batteries and chargers
  • Power strip and extension cord
  • Laptop computer
  • Programming cable
  • Engineering notebook (required for judged awards)
  • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table
  • Giveaways if you have them
  1. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.
  2. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
  3. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide.  Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
  4. Remember that safety comes first.  Please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area.  Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.  Ask the Tournament Director for a safe location if grinding is needed.
  5. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your IQ Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com prior to the tournament.  Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament.  Instructions on how to upload consent forms in English or Spanish is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish).

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

 


Nivel académico : High School

Concurso de habilidades de robots ofrecido: Sí

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Fecha: 24-Nov-2024

Lugar / ubicación:
Plainwell High School
684 Starr Road
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
United States

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Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

8:00 AM 

Doors Open; Check-in; 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; Technical Judging Begin

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM   

Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM   

Qualifying Rounds; 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]

                              

Voluntario

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.

Política de emergencia/mal tiempo

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: 

All registered and paid teams will receive full refunds less the $5 REC Foundation fee.  Refunds will be held until the initial payment is confirmed and reconciled.

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

Full refunds, less the $5 REC Foundation fee, are available to teams that cancel at least two weeks prior to the event date, or November 10, 2024.  Refunds will be held until the initial payment is confirmed and reconciled. 

Health and Safety Policies

We will observe the health and safety restrictions in effect for the Plainwell Community Schools District at the time of the event.

 

Date: 24-Nov-2024
Plainwell High School
684 Starr Road
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
United States

Información de viaje

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/live/gm5Yc7NGh_Y?si=xzZTCakvYgwuKQn5.

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging.   Digital Engineering Notebooks need to be uploaded no later than Wednesday November 20, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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