Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-TVRC-20-3338
Program: TSA VEX Robotics Competition
Type of Event: Tournament
Capacity: 24 / Spots Open: 24
Event Region: Georgia
Max Registrations per Organization: 5
Price: $50.00
This event is closed to registration because:Date: 01/16/2021
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: All
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: In-Person judging
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.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.
11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
Tentative Schedule
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (Sign In/Practice/Inspection)
9:00 AM - Sign In Closed
9:00 AM - Drivers Meeting
9:15 AM - Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Qualification Rounds
10:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Skills Competition
12:00-1:00 - Lunch- we will be offering concessions for a reasonable cost.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Complete Qualification Rounds
2:10 PM - Alliance Selections
2:30 PM - Finals Start
4 PM - Closing Ceremony
All volunteers are TSA members, parents, high school teachers, elementary and middle school students, and company sponsors.
If cancellation occurs and a make-up date is not scheduled refunds will be sent to schools (minus REC fees).
If cancellation occurs and a make-up date is not scheduled refunds will be sent to schools (minus REC fees).
Health and Safety
Practice social distancing with your team and others at the tournament
There will be hand sanitizer available but also bring some with you
Every team member standing at the courts competing must wear safety glasses. If you already wear glasses, this is sufficient
Wear face masks during the tournament
If you have any symptoms of sickness, please do not attend the tournament
We will temperature check at the check in table. If you have a higher temperature than normal, you cannot enter the lunchroom area
If you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for covid, please do not attend the tournament.
Coffee High School
159 Trojan Way
Douglas, Ga 31533
(Enter at front of the school. There will be signs with directions to the cafetorium.)