Lowndes Viking Clash
Middle and High School Teams
- Fecha
- 20-Jan-2024 Add to Calendar
- Código de evento
- RE-VRC-23-1981
- Programa
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Tipo de evento
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- VEXNet Field Control
- Capacidad
- 25
- Plazas disponibles
- 6
- Event Region
- Georgia
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 15-Aug-2023 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 9-Dec-2023 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 15-Dec-2023 11:02 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 20-Jan-2024 11:13 EST
- Precio
- US$60.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
Información general
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.
For all rules--How to run a team, do your engineering notebook and steps to build your robot look at the VEX Robotics website.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.
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.
* Goggles/Safety Glasses
* Spare parts & tools
* Batteries and chargers
* Programming cable
* Power strip
* Laptop computer
* Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
* Banners and other decorations for your team pit
* Giveaways if you have them
5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament.
6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found here.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here.
11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
All participants are expected to complete the participant release form . (also available in Spanish) Once per season covers all events.
Nivel académico : All
Concurso de habilidades de robots ofrecido: Sí
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Fecha: 20-Jan-2024
Lugar / ubicación:1601 Norman Drive
Valdosta, Georgia 31601
United States
Contact the Event Partner
You must login to contact this Event PartnerCode 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
Tentative Schedule
7:00 AM - Doors Open, Practice Fields Opens
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Sign In/Practice/Inspection)
9:00 AM - Sign-In /Inspection Closed
9:00 AM - Drivers Meeting
9:15 AM - Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Qualification Rounds (skills line will close at the end of the last qualification match)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch- concessions will be offered, there are also a number of suitable restaurants within .25miles of the school, some with delivery options
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Complete Qualification Rounds
2:10 PM - Alliance Selections
2:30 PM - Finals Start
4 PM - Closing Ceremony
Voluntario
All volunteers are TSA/ROTC members, advisors, parents, teachers, and company sponsors.
Política de emergencia/mal tiempo
If cancellation occurs and a make-up date is not scheduled, refunds will be sent to schools (minus REC fees).
Refund and Payment Policies
No refunds will be given.
Date: 20-Jan-2024
Lowndes High School1601 Norman Drive
Valdosta, Georgia 31601
United States
Información de viaje
Drury Inn & Suites Valdosta
1327 N St. Augustine Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-253-0023
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
*Full Service Interior Corridor 158 Rooms & Suites Hotel
I-75 (Exit 16) & Hwy 84
1805 West Hill Avenue
(229) 244-1111 * Ask for Courtney Copeland, Kinsey
Hagedorn or Leah Porter
Worldwide Reservations (800) 465-4329
Email: [email protected]
*Breakfast not included. Other food, beverage & meeting space can
be customized to meet your needs.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Valdosta Mall
*Interior Corridor 95 Rooms & Suites Hotel
I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall
1330 N. Saint Augustine Road
(229) 249-8900 * Ask for Ty O’Steen or Julie Davis
Worldwide Reservations (800) 465-4329
Email: [email protected]
*Includes “Express Start Breakfast"
Comfort Suites at Valdosta Mall
*Interior Corridor 88 All-Suites Hotel
I-75 (Exit 18) at Valdosta Mall
1332 N. Saint Augustine Road
(229) 249-8880 * Ask for John Camarillo or Jennifer Findley
Worldwide Reservations (800) 221-2222
Email: [email protected]
*Includes "Your Morning Breakfast"
Holiday Inn Express
1330 N St Augustine Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601-3536
229-249-8900
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
1805 West Hill Avenue
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-244-1111
Courtyard Marriott Valdosta
Valdosta, Georgia 31602 USA
229- 241-1301
Sleep Inn and Suites
3026 James Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-671-1111
Many other hotels are available within a mile of Lowndes High School.
Please email me for a list if needed.
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 at checkin