Platte County VRC Middle School Opener
- Date
- 2-Dec-2023 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-3773
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 33
- Spots Open
- 15
- Event Region
- Missouri
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 9
- Standard Registration Opens
- 10-Oct-2023 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 30-Nov-2023 15:25 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 1-Dec-2023 15:44 EST
- Price
- $50.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Competition Preparation
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:
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so 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:
Event Rules and Policies
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Inspections will occur at each team’s pit.
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Teams will be called to a match from their individual pits.
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Hand sanitizer stations will be provided, but we encourage everyone to bring their own.
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.
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.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.
Grade Level: MS
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Larson by phone at 8168771399 or email at [email protected]
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 2-Dec-2023
Venue/Location:900 Pirate Drive
Platte City, Missouri 64079
United States
Contact Information
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8:00 am Doors Open, Registration
8:30 am Inspection begins
9:30 am Begin Qualifying Matches
12:00-1:00 pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00 pm Qualifying Matches resume
2:30 pm Alliance Selection
3:00 pm Final tournament begins
3:40-4:10 pm Awards/breakdown/load out
Volunteer
Please contact Sarah Larson ([email protected]) if you are interested in volunteering.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If for any reason we run into inclement weather and have to cancel the event. We will try and reschedule, if cannot reschedule refunds will be issued minus the $5 REC Foundation processing fee per team.
Refund and Payment Policies
If a team is unable to attend or the weather delays the event, refunds will be granted.
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.