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Tucker HS VEX V5 Robotics Competition

Middle and High School Teams

Date
26-Oct-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-24-7325
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
40
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Georgia
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
27-Aug-2024 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
14-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
11-Oct-2024 17:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
11-Oct-2024 12:00 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

COMPETITION PREPARATION
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting. All teams should come prepared for competition.  Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
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
  • Programming cable
  • Power strip
  • Laptop computer
  • Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and
  • Excellence Awards )
  • Banners and other decorations for your team pit
  • Giveaways if you have them

5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament.
6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. 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 the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee
training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found here.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here.

PARTICIPATION AND CONSENT FORM

All participants are expected to complete the participant release form . (also available in Spanish)  Once per season covers all events. 

Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: In-Person judging

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Eligible Teams:

Event Dates & Locations

Date: Saturday, 10/26/2024

Venue/Location:  Tucker High School Cafeteria, 5036 Lavista Road, Tucker, Georgia 30084, United States

Use the bus lane entrance off Chamblee-Tucker Rd for easy access to parking near the Cafeteria.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 26-Oct-2024

Venue/Location:
Tucker High School
5036 Lavista Road
Tucker, Georgia 30084
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

Tucker VRC High School Tournament - Saturday, 10/26/2024

7:30 am:  Pit Area Opens. Practice field available. Robot inspection

7:30 - 8:30 am: Team check-in & Registration

7:30 - 9:00 am: Robot Inspection & practice

9:00 - 9:15 am: Driver meeting

9:15 - 9:30 am: Opening Ceremonies

9:30 - 12:00 pm: Qualifying Rounds

9:30 am - 2:30 pm: Team Interviews

12:00 1:00 pm:  Lunch Break & Skills Challenge

1:00 - 2:30 pm:  Qualifying Rounds Continue

2:30 - 3:00 pm: Alliance Selection Process

3:00 - 4:30 pm: Elimination Rounds

4:30 - 5:00 pm: Awards & Closing Ceremony

5:00 pm: Pit Area and Venue Closes

Volunteer

Tucker High School is proud to host the Tucker VRC tournament again this year. We can always use your assistance in serving in the following roles:

Friday, 10/25/2024

  • Tournament Setup

Saturday, 10/26/2024 

  • Judges
  • Score Keeper
  • Field Resetters
  • Concessions

Saturday, 10/26/2024

  • Tournament Breakdown

For additional information about volunteer opportunities, please contact one of the following:

Bryant Ubaka-Blackmoore, Advisor/Coach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 678-874-3787

Stacey L. Williams
Email:  [email protected]
Phone:  678-874-3829

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

This tournament may be canceled if inclement weather conditions could endanger students, coaches, mentors, parents, and volunteers. Teams will be notified as early as possible in advance of the cancellation. If this tournament is canceled due to inclement weather, we reschedule the tournament and any unplayed matches on a later date.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Each team will be rescheduled for the new date.  If a team is unable to attend the tournament on the NEW date, we will refund their registration fees.

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

  1. They must notify the event organizer in writing ASAP.
  2. If the Coach/Mentor/Team withdraws from the tournament at least two weeks prior to the tournament, they will receive a refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee.
  3. Any Coach/Mentor/Team that withdraws within two weeks of the tournament date will receive NO refund.

Webcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0jE1NWWW_g

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging: Engineering Notebooks will be judged and Team Interviews will be conducted in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.