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MCS Robotics VRC Tournament 11.4.23--HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

High School Only

Fecha
4-Nov-2023 Add to Calendar
Código de evento
RE-VRC-23-2469
Programa
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Tipo de evento
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacidad
30
Plazas disponibles
5
Event Region
Mississippi
Early-Bird Registration Opens
8-Aug-2023 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
23-Sep-2023 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
27-Oct-2023 23:59 EDT
Payment Deadline
27-Oct-2023 23:59 EDT
Precio
US$55.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

Información general

Thank you for your interest in our event. Please check the website as the event date approaches for updates to the event.

The main tournament will take place Saturday along with awards Saturday afternoon. Please be flexible as our agenda is tentative and subject to change. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Volunteers: Please consider volunteering at our event by clicking HERE. You are welcome to share this link with parents, family and friends.

Concessions: Food trucks will be available.

Consent Forms: All participants must have a Participant Release Form on file. It is the responsibility of the Team’s Primary Contact to make sure this occurs. A link to the instructions on how to submit a Participant Release Form is found HERE.

Digital Notebook: A digital Engineering Notebook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted to qualify for the Excellence Award and Design Award. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Notebooks must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation EEM. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.

Inspection: Inspection is scheduled first thing in the morning. All teams must pass inspection to be allowed to compete in either skills or qualification matches. Please be prepared and ensure that your robot will pass inspection BEFORE the competition by reviewing the INSPECTION CHECKLIST.

Interviews: All teams will be interviewed in-person at the event. Judges will come to interview teams in the morning prior to qualification matches and will leave a note at your table if they miss you. Please leave a representative at your pit area at all times so they can come get you when the judges are ready for your team.

Tournament: Teams should carefully review the GAME MANUAL. Know the rules!!

If you have any questions or issues prior to the day of the event, please feel free to contact Jennifer Richardson by email at [email protected] or by phone at 601.259.4381.


Nivel académico : High School

Concurso de habilidades de robots ofrecido: Sí

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Fecha: 4-Nov-2023

Lugar / ubicación:
Madison Crossing Elementary School
300 Yandell Road
Canton, Mississippi 39046
United States

Información de contacto

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Agenda

Monday, October 30

  • Judge's Training 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday, October 31

  • Notebooks Due at 5:00 pm

Friday, November 3

  • Event Setup 2:30 - 6:30 pm

Saturday, November 4

  • 8:00 am--Doors open
  • 8:30 am--Inspection & skills begin
  • 10:40 am--Team meeting
  • 11:00 am--Qualification matches begin
  • 12:00 pm--Lunch break
  • 12:45 pm--Qualification matches resume
  • 3:30 pm--Alliance selection
  • 4:00 pm--Finals begin
  • 5:00 pm--Awards

Voluntario

Volunteers are an important part of our competitions and are greatly appreciated!! If you would be willing to volunteer, please sign up HERE. There is no experience necessary for most positions, and we will train you. AND we will provide lunch, snacks and drinks for you on competition day. 

Política de emergencia/mal tiempo

If weather, a local emergency, or enhanced coronavirus restrictions cause us to cancel or modify the scheule for this event, all teams will be notified via email.

Refund and Payment Policies

Due to the financial commitment on the part of the event partner, no refunds will be possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Health and Safety Policies

All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. Event Partners should continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary. 

Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, safety precautions may be updated as the event date approaches.
Date: 4-Nov-2023
Madison Crossing Elementary School
300 Yandell Road
Canton, Mississippi 39046
United States

Información de viaje

Hotel Recommendations

Restaurant Recommendations

  • Angelos BBQ, Pizza & Italian
    134 Weisenberger Road, Madison, MS 39110
    (601) 898-1070
  • Johnny's Pizza House
    272 Calhoun Station Parkway, Madison, MS 39110
    (769) 567-2557
  • Wayback Burgers
    1091 Gluckstadt Road, Madison, MS 39110
    (601) 790-7544
  • Twisted Turnip
    166 Calhoun Station Parkway, Madison, MS 39110
    (769) 567-2832

Judging Format

In Person Team Interviews
Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event in the pit area in the morning during the skills competition.

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions
A digital Engineering Notebook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted to qualify for the Excellence Award and Design Award. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Notebooks must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation EEM. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.