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KIWIBOTS VEX U VURC National Championship

VEX U Robotics Competition

Date
18-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VURC-24-9031
Program
VEX U Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
8
Spots Open
-
Event Region
New Zealand
Max Registrations per Organization
2
Standard Registration Opens
1-Nov-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
6-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
6-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Kiwibots present the 2024/25 New Zealand VEX Robotics Competition VEX U National Championships!

We are so excited to bring you the 2024/25 "HIGH STAKES" VEX U Nationals, where teams from all over Aotearoa will compete to gain the coveted title of National Champions and to qualify for invitations on the global stage at the World Championships in Dallas, Texas in May 2025.

This event will be held at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch/Ōtautahi.

In the Robert Scott Atrium:  first floor of the Mechanical Engineering Department,

Registration Fee

The registration fee for this event is $200 NZD per team. Please do not pay through RobotEvents as teams will be invoiced through KIWIBOTS directly. Teams need to register AND PAY before the 6th December 2024.

Check-in

The check-in for the event will be on the morning of the event: Saturday 18th January, 2025. Teams must present at least one team member with the robot to check-in and complete inspection in order to be able to compete at the event. 

 

Design Notebooks

Design notebooks will only be required for teams travelling to the World Championships. We will NOT be having team judging interviews at this event.

 

Other Information

The top team on the day from the Tournament will qualify for the World Championships, in Dallas Texas, USA during May 2025.

 

Grade Level: University

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes. This can also enable you to qualify for World Champs, through RECF World Skills Ranking.

Judging Format: No judging interviews.

 

Ka kite anō!


Grade Level: College

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 18-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
University of Canterbury: Robert Scott Atrium
20 Kirkwood Avenue
Christchurch, 8041
New Zealand

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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

Agenda will be emailed to teams.

Tournament will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 18th January, 2025.

Skills will also be offered on the day.

One day competition only.

Volunteer

Kiwibots will provide volunteers for this event.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

There is no bad weather contingency as this event is indoors.

In case of any unforeseen weather disasters we will email/contact teams directly.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:    Full refund will be given to teams.

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:  No refund will be given.

Health and Safety Policies

NZRCT Kiwibots will follow the guidelines of the location.


NZRCT Kiwibots will also follow their Health and Safety Guidelines. Available via email, upon request.

Date: 18-Jan-2025
University of Canterbury: Robert Scott Atrium
20 Kirkwood Avenue
Christchurch, 8041
New Zealand

Travel Info

Teams must make their own transport arrangements to this event.

Webcast

Due to the privacy request of University teams, there will be no webcast for this event.

Judging Format

Please review the following Judging Format options and keep the ones that apply to your event, and delete the others that do not apply. Please see the Remote Judging section of the Guide to Judging for more information.

  • No Judging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

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