Cross Keys HS VEX V5 VRC November Rumble
High School Teams Only- Saturday 11-16-2024
- Date
- 16-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-24-7740
- 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
- Georgia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 17-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 5-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 1-Nov-2024 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 1-Nov-2024 12:00 EDT
- Price
- $80.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.
For all rules--How to run a team, do your engineering notebook and steps to build your robot look at the VEX Robotics website.
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
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. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware. .
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 16-Nov-2024
Venue/Location:1626 North Druid Hills Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
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
* Note - This schedule is subject to change based on team registration numbers.
Cross Keys HS VRC November Rumble - Saturday, 11/16/2024
7:30 am: Pit Area Opens; Practice field available Robot inspection
7:30 - 8:30 am: Team check-in & Registration
7:30 - 8:45 am: Robot Inspection & practice
9:00 - 9:15 am: Driver meeting
9:15 - 9:30 am: Opening Ceremonies
9:30 - 12:30 pm: Qualifying Rounds
9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Team Interviews
12:30 1:15 pm: Lunch Break & Skills challenge
1:30 - 1:45 pm: Alliance Selection
2:00 - 3:30 pm: Elimination Rounds
3:45 - 4:00 pm: Awards & Closing Ceremony
4:00 pm: Pit Area and Venue Closes
Volunteer
To volunteer contact Daniel Pasker at [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the case of bad weather, a decision will be made based on the local school system.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
All registered team will be refunded their registration fees.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
- If a team needs to withdraw from the tournament after registration and payment, they must notify the event organizer in writing as soon as possible.
- If the team withdraws from the tournament at least two weeks prior to the tournament, they will receive a refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee.
- Any team that withdraws within two weeks of the tournament date will NOT recieve a refund.
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
7 teams are on the waitlist for this event.