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Pumpkin Spice Tournament (MS/HS)

STEM School Chattanooga

Date
9-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-24-7129
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
32
Spots Open
4
Event Region
Tennessee
Max Registrations per Organization
9
Early-Bird Registration Opens
9-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
28-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
31-Oct-2024 23:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
1-Nov-2024 12:00 EDT
Price
$105.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

STEM School Chattanooga is excited to host a tournament.  We will be hosting at ChattState/STEM, so you will be able to enjoy easy parking.  Parents that want to step away have access to the TN Riverwalk just a few minutes walk away.  Enjoy our Pumpkin Spice themed event with our food selections available for purchase.

This tournament will have Qualification matches, Alliance Selection, and an Elimination Bracket. Skills Challenges will be available to teams. Skills will be closed during lunch. There will be no judged awards at this event.

Please make sure all payment is made no later than November 1st.

We recommend that you bring an extension cord and power strips. And don't forget your safety glasses.

We will be using the Smart Field control system, so make sure your robot brains are set up for that.

Seating may be limited.

We're looking forward to a great tournament!

 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 9-Nov-2024

Venue/Location:
STEM School Chattanooga & Chattanooga State Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406
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

7:00am - Doors open. Registration and Inspection open. 

8:00am - Skills Field Opens 

8:30am - Opening Meeting

9:00am - Qualification Matches

12:00pm - Lunch Break

1:00pm - Qualification Matches

3:00pm - Alliance Selection

3:30pm - Elimination Matches

5:00pm - Awards / Closing Ceremony

Volunteer

If you are interested in helping volunteer, please email Sheila Femal at [email protected].  Positions may include: Field Resetters, Inspectors, Pit Admin Assistant, Queuing, Scorekeeper Referee, or Team Check-in.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather, the event will either be canceled or rescheduled. Coaches will be emailed in advance. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

  • Refunds will only be made if the event is canceled by STEM. Refunds will not include the $5 processing fee assessed by Robot Events for processing.

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

  • Registrations will not be refunded for teams that register but choose not to come.

Health and Safety Policies

Teams will not be allowed to enter the field to retrieve their robot. Once their match has been scored, they will drive their robot to the side of the field to retrieve it. The only people allowed access to the field and game objects are officially marked staff.

Judging Format

No Judging