Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-VEXU-20-1742
Program: VEX U
Type of Event: Tournament
Capacity: 16 / Spots Open: 50%+
Event Region: Texas
Registration Deadline: Fri, Feb 19, 2021 5:18 AM EST
Price: $150.00
Date: 02/26/2021 - 02/27/2021
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: College
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: No
Judging Format: In-Person judging
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.
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.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.
All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary
Friday, February 26, 2021 OPTIONAL
4:30 pm Team Check-in and Inspection Open
5:00 – 7:30 pm Skills Challenge Rounds Open
8:00 pm Pit Area and Venue Closes
Saturday, February 27, 2021
8:30 am Team Check-in and Inspection Open
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Skills Challenge Rounds Open
9:30 am Check-in Deadline
9:30 am Team and Driver Meeting
9:45 am Match Schedule Released
10:00 am Qualifying Matches Begin
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 pm Skills Challenge Rounds Open
1:00 – 2:15 pm Qualifying Matches
2:15 – 2:45 pm Alliance Selection
3:00 – 4:30 pm Division Playoffs and Awards
Volunteers make these events possible. If you are interested in volunteering register online or email me at jjobe@ccisd.net.
Volunteers will receive breakfast, lunch, snacks and a free t-shirt.
All cancellations will be communicated through email. Please check your email the day before and the morning of the tournament (before leaving).
No refunds will be given once registration closes.
All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary
Lunch Pre-Order for VEX EDR State Tournament 2-22-20
Help us help you with pre-ordered lunch!
The Robonauts Booster Club will be providing lunch pre-ordering for the CCISD VEX EDR Tournament on February 22, 2020. The tournament will be held at CCISD’s Learning Support Center (the old Clear Lake HS Ninth Grade Center) 2903 Falcon Pass, Houston, TX 77062.
We ask that each team competing in the tournament who would like to pre-order, please fill out ONE group order online at https://forms.gle/WedScnw1AfuqPPZ49. This year will be pizza, Chick-fil-a meals, hot-dog meals, and drinks as listed on the online form. The pizzas are large pizzas with original crust.
Please decide your team order (one order per team) and fill out the online form by 10:00am on February 20th. Please submit one team payment at the concession stand before 8:30AM on the day of the event. We do have the ability to take credit cards. Limit one payment per team order.
Use form below to help you get orders from your team.
Coaches will need to tally orders and submit ONE team order online using the following link:
https://forms.gle/WedScnw1AfuqPPZ49
Student Name: ____________________________ Parent Name: ______________________________
Email: _____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Menu Offerings
Large Pizza $14.00 Note the number of pizzas desired (must be ordered as an entire pizza):
____ Cheese ____ Pepperoni
Total number of pizzas: _______ X $14.00 = $__________
Chick-fil-a Sandwich, chips, & dessert $6.00 Note the number of meals desired:
Total number of Chick-fil-a Sandwich meals: _______ X $6.00 = $__________
Chick-fil-a Nuggets, chips, & dessert $6.00 Note the number of meals desired:
Total number of Chick-fil-a Nuggets meals: _______ X $6.00 = $__________
Hot-Dog, chips, & dessert $4.00 Note the number of meals desired:
Total number of Hot Dog meals: _______ X $4.00 = $__________
Drinks $1.00 Note the number of drinks desired:
___ Bottled Water ___ Coke ___ Diet Coke
___ Dr. Pepper ___ Sprite
Total number of drinks: _______ X $1.00 = $__________
Grand Total $ _________
Use VEX TEXT to get alerts for your upcoming matches. For each match, the subscribed team members will receive 2 alerts, one 20 minutes prior to the match and one 10 minutes prior. This will help ensure teams are at the queueing table on time. Sign up here