Bellaire VEX V5 Robotics Competition High Stakes
Blended Middle/High V5RC Region 2
- Date
- 1-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-24-6245
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 11
- Event Region
- Michigan
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 10
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 2-Sep-2024 16:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 21-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 29-Jan-2025 16:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 20-Nov-2023 21:25 EST
- Price
- $100.00
General Info
Location
The event will be held in the high school gym which is located on the north side of the building. Click Here for Google Maps & directions
Smart Field Control
We will be utilizing smart field controllers. Please make sure you robot is updated and programmed with your team number.
Live Streaming
This event will be live streamed on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bellairerobotics/
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.
Engineering notebooks
We will NOT be collecting physical engineering notebooks at this event. All notebooks must be submitted digitally at least 7 days prior to the event.
Elimination Matches
Number of elimination alliances (16-23 teams = 8 alliances in finals, 24-31 teams =12 alliances in finals, 32+ teams = 16 alliances in finals)
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
- 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 V5 parts. Please self-inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 Robot Inspection Checklist
- Check the official Q&A for rule updates and changes.
- Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com
- 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
- Power strip and extension cord
- Laptop computer
- Programming cable
- Engineering notebook
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit table
- Giveaways if you have them
- Remember to label your items with your team number so they can be returned if lost
- Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.
- Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain and that it is programmed with your team number
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)
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 1-Feb-2025
Venue/Location:204 West Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, Michigan 49615
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
Doors, Registration and Inspection Opens: 8:30am
Registration Closes: 9:30am
Skills Challenge and Judging Interviews Open: 9:30am
Teamwork Challenge: 11:00am
Lunch: 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Finals: 3:00pm
Volunteer
Be a part of the excitement by joining the team of volunteers who make this event a success for everyone involved!
Lunch is included for all full-day volunteers.
Want to find out more about volunteer roles and expectations? Visit the REC Foundation Knowledge Base at REC Foundation > Volunteers to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials.
Click HERE to sign up to volunteer! or contact Steve Shawl at [email protected] for more info.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of an emergency, delay or cancellation of the event coaches will be contacted via their contact information obtained from Robotevents.com
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: Full refunds will be provided.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refunds will be provided.
Webcast
This event will be live streamed on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bellairerobotics/
Judging Format
Digital notebooks must be submitted by Jan 25th. Physical notebooks will not be accepted at the event.
Interviews will be done during skills on a first come first serve basis.
Waitlist
3 teams are on the waitlist for this event.