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

Saturday January 25th (Updated 1/23/25)

• Volunteer Check in 7:00 am
• Doors open at 7:30 am
• Team Check In/Inspection 8:00 am – 9:00 am
• Practice and Skills Field Opens at 8:30 am
• Drivers Meeting at 9:00 am
• Qualification Matches 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
• Lunch Break 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
• Qualification Matches 12:45 pm – 2:30 pm
• Alliance Pairing 2:45 pm
• Elimination Matches and Awards  3:15 pm
• Teardown and Cleanup 6:30 pm

Voluntario

We are always looking for volunteers! Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering.

Política de emergencia/mal tiempo

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the event on Robotevents.com where updates about the event status will be posted as needed. Please feel free to contact us by phone if you are going to be late to the event.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

All teams will be refunded.

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

Refunds are at the discretion of the EP. Contact EP for more information.

Health and Safety Policies

We're thrilled to have you attend our event!

While on campus, please remember to adhere to all City of Champaign laws and university policies.

Exercise caution when entering or exiting the building, especially if the entrances are wet or icy.

Take special care of team items and materials during the event.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge that Illini Vex Robotics, Cornfield Clash Representatives, and the University of Illinois are not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

COVID-19 Update: Please check UIUC's current policies at: https://covid19.illinois.edu

Date: 25-Jan-2025

Información de viaje

Make sure to account for weather and leave early!

Campus Instructional Facility (CIF)

1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

PARKING INFO

Please read! We want everyone to have a smooth arrival and exit when on campus. 

Bus Drop off/Pick up: North on Wright Street with (CIF facing East) or Springfield Street. (See Below) Parking for large buses in Lot B22 on University Ave between Goodwin St and the eastern boundary. General public and parents, free weekend parking is available in the following lots:

• Lot B1: Springfield Ave between Mathews Ave and Goodwin St.
• Lot B17: Harvey St between Clark St and Main St.
• Lot B4: University Ave and Mathews Ave intersection.

(Please contact EP for further questions about parking)

BUS DROPOFF/PICKUP:

BUS PARKING (B22):

GENERAL PARKING (B1):

Webcast

Can't make it to the tournament? Don't miss out on the action!

We are thrilled to be able to livestream this event on our Youtube channel! We will stream all of the matches live and will feature some skills runs and special interviews.

LIVESTREAM LINK:  Illini VEX Robotics - YouTube

Judging Format

This event will have In-Person Judging.

Notebooks:

Teams are to bring a physical copy of their notebook to be judged. Notebooks will be turned in upon check-in and will be returned before teams leave.

We also recommend that you include with your Eng Notebook the Innovate Award form to be considered for this award and other awards at this event

Innovate Form

See this guide for more information

Guide to Judged Awards

Judging:

Each team will have an in-person interview in the Judges interview room. Teams must come to the judges if they want to be interviewd. Some teams may be called to secondary interviews with judges.

Food/Concessions

A small Breakfast Bar with coffee and snacks will be open on location throughout the day: Espresso Royale Online Ordering (espressoroyalecu.com)

Food Trucks may be located just outside the venue on Springfield Ave. Details TBA

Team Pizza order: TBA