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2025 CT State ES Championship

Elementary School

Date
1-Mar-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-9733
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
14
Event Region
Connecticut
Standard Registration Opens
20-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
23-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
26-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$100.00

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General Info

Welcome!

The CT VEX IQ Challenge State Championship, hosted by the Middle School of Plainville, Polson Robotics, and the STEM Academy, brings together CT teams to celebrate their accomplishments and participate with teams from across the state.  This event is a qualifier for the VEX IQ Challenge World Championship which will be held in Dallas, TX.

We plan to have two Teamwork competition fields, one Robot Skills competition field, and four practice fields.

Spectators are welcome.

Parking

Parking is free of charge and there is additional parking at the elementary school across the street. 

Clothing:

This year Fine Designs Event Apparel will be onsite again providing custom logo tshirts, hoodies, etc. You will be able to customize shirt with your team number and other various logos. Please visit the website for more infromation: https://store.finedesigns.com/Rec

We cannot run this event without dozens of volunteers and many fields.  We respectfully request that every team attending the event provides AT LEAST one full-day volunteer and a field to ensure the event runs smoothly.  

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 are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting physical engineering notebooks the day of this event for judging.  Nothing digital will be accepted.

Concessions

We will have a concession stand open in room 504 for breakfast, lunch, snacks and drink purchases.

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: https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game

  1. Review the rules and run through the game manual before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX IQ parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the Rapid Relay 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/iPad

    • USBC cords

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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 is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging


Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 1-Mar-2025

Venue/Location:
Middle School of Plainville
150 northwest drive
Plainville, Connecticut 06062-1532
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

Agenda

(This is a guide for the day and is subject to change)

 

Friday, February 28, 2025

6:00 pm  Pit Areas, Registration, & Inspection Open - you MUST let Camille know if you are planning to come Friday ahead of time - thank you.

6:00 pm  Skills Challenge Rounds Open

8:00 pm  Skills Challenge Rounds Stop

8:30 pm  Venue Closed

 

Saturday, March 1st

7:00 am.       Doors open

7:15 - 8:30   Team Check-In

7:30 - 8:30    Robot Inspection

8:30.             Opening Ceremony

8:45             Driver Meeting in the main gym

9 - 1:30       Qualification Matches 

9 - 1 pm       Skills Field Open

1:45 pm       Teamwork Matches

2:30 pm        Awards

Volunteer

Please contact Camille Westfall for the many volunteer opportunities available.

[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather every coach will be emailed and called ASAP.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refunds are only available if there the event is canceled in case of inclement weather minus any costs incurred in the registration process.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

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