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Kettering University High Stakes Tournament #2

Blended VEX V5 Robotics Competition MS/HS Region 3 (No Judging)

Date
9-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-24-7086
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
2-Sep-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
28-Sep-2024 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
6-Nov-2024 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
28-Oct-2024 16:00 EDT
Price
$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

 

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX V5 Robotics Competition on 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

There will be no judging at this event.

Lunch and Concessions

Pre-order lunch vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the NEW Learning Commons are $12 each and available for purchase on Kettering's Site. The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) and beverages. Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time. Additionally lunch can be purchased at the door for $14.00. Outside food is permitted in both the Robotics Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or outlets for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.

Elimination Matches

Number of elimination alliances (16-23 teams = 8 alliances in finals, 24-31 teams =12 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

  1. 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

  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

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

  6. 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.

  7. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 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 are given here: VEX Consent Form.

 

Feel free to reach out with any questions: Christopher Cunnington [email protected] 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 9-Nov-2024

Venue/Location:
Kettering University
1700 University Avenue
Flint, Michigan 48504
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

Kettering University VRC High Stakes Tournament Agenda

Teams MUST be checked-in by 8:30, as the Match Schedule will be run at that time and CANNOT be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.

Time Event
7:30 am Doors Open
7:30 am - 8:30 am Team check-in and Inspection
8:30 am - 8:45 am Drivers Meeting
8:45 am - 9:00 am Opening Ceremonies
9:00 am - 11:00 am         Qualification Matches
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lunch (Skills Closed)        
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Qualification Matches
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Alliance Selection
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Finals Matches
4:00 pm Awards

Skills Fields will be open during Qualification Matches and closed during lunch.

Volunteer

We are asking each team to supply a volunteer for one shift. Many positions require no previous experience, while others can be trained the day of the event. Please go to our volunteer signup form or email Christopher Cunnington ([email protected]). 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Event Cancellation:

If weather or a local emergency cause us to cancel or modify the schedule for this event, we will update this event's RobotEvents.com general information page. Please check the robotevents.com General Information page before traveling to Kettering University for possible notice of a delayed event start time, cancellation, or rescheduling of the event due to inclement weather or local emergency.

 

Notice will be posted by 5:00 AM the morning of the event (or sooner if the decision is made).

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Should the Kettering University VRC HS/MS High Stakes Tournament on November 9, 2024, be canceled, refunds in the amount of $95 will be issued.

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

There will be no refund.

Judging Format

  • No Judging