Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-VIQC-17-4883
Program: VEX IQ Challenge
Type of Event: Tournament
Capacity: 280 / Spots Open: 8
Event Region: Kentucky
Price: $850.00
This event is closed to registration because:
Date: 04/23/2017 - 04/25/2017
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: Elementary
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
STEM Research Offered: No
Additional Contact Information:
General Inquires
For general information and inquiries, please contact our support staff via email.
Financial Inquiries
For information regarding payment for 2017 VEX Worlds, please contact our accounting department.
Robotics Education & Competition Foundation Accounting
P.O. Box 8276
Greenville, TX 75404
Phone Number: (214) 771-0975
Fax Number: (214) 481-6335
VEX Worlds 2017, presented by the Northrop Grumman Foundation, brings together top robotics teams in the VEX IQ Challenge, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U under one roof to celebrate their accomplishments and participate with the best teams from around the world. VEX Worlds will include top teams from events happening in cities around the world from June 2016 to March 2017.
Special thanks to our Global Sponsors Autodesk, Chevron, DellEMC, Google, HEXBUG, Innovation First International, NASA, Northrop Grumman Foundation, Rack Solutions, Robomatter, and Texas Instruments.
We also would like to thank our many VEX Robotics World Championship sponsors: Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics, Avnet, Dell, Diversity Woodcrafts, Eaton, Mathworks, Microchip, Molex, New Bright Toys, Nissan, Nordson, Robotmesh, Toyota, UPS, US Army, and Xilink. The commitment and support of these partners ensure a great experience for everyone attending VEX Worlds.
The online World Championship Apparel Store will remain open for a limited time.
Teams that have not qualified for VEX Worlds at an event or teams that have qualified and did not register on time can be placed on the wait list. Click the "Wait List" tab above and place your team on the wait list. If spots open up, teams on the wait list will be notified and instructed to register. Space at VEX Worlds will be in high demand and we don't anticipate many (if any) spots opening up for teams on the wait list.
Please download and review the VEX Worlds 2017 Team FAQ document for commonly asked questions and more information.
VEX Worlds will once again conclude with a Team Party at Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. Price: $30 per ticket in advance of arrival or $45 per ticket onsite. Advance tickets are available through April 14. To purchase tickets, visit: VEX Worlds Team Party.
The following restaurants will be open during the VRC and VEX IQ Challenge Team Parties.
| • Triple Treats | • Swampwater Jack’s | • Clock Tower |
| • Casa Mia | • Cactus Jack’s |
• Chicken Tenders & Fries |
| • Auntie B’s | • Pizzeria Villagio | • Twisted |
| • King Louie’s Kitchen | • Bayside Grill |
• Paradise Pizza |
| • Dippin’ Dots (Five locations: Break Dance, Lightning Run, Roller Skater, Hurricane Bay Beach Club, T3) |
• Soft Frozen Lemonade at Lightning Run |
For hours concession areas and food trucks are open during VEX Worlds click here. To order team lunches before the event, visit the “Concessions” tab after submitting team's event registration.
The VEX Worlds Program Book contains all the information you need to make your trip to Louisville a memorable one, with the event agenda, shuttle and hotel information, local attractions, Show Your Badge discounts, the VEX Worlds team party and much, much more.
Submissions for this year's pre-submitted awards closed March 20, 2017.
Information about shipping your robot, tools, and supplies through Fern Exposition can be found here. If you have any questions about robot shipping information, please contact Fern directly at (502) 367-0254.
Located in the North Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center next to the HEXBUG booth and the STEM Hall of Fame, the REC Foundation Store will be open for teams looking for VEX Robotics parts at VEX Worlds.
Orders can be placed online at the store's website using a credit card from any connected device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) at any time during the event. After placing an order, customers will be notified via email when the order is ready for pickup. Once notified, simply come to an Order Pickup window with your order number.
Pre-orders for items will be accepted online starting on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Pre-orders placed prior to the event will be ready at the REC Foundation store when it opens on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at 12 p.m. Cash will be accepted for orders at the Customer Service window during the store’s normal hours.
There will also be self-service ordering stations at the REC Foundation store for ordering in-person by credit card. Using the online store on your device for ordering is recommended to get your parts as quickly as possible. Visit the store's customer service windows if you have any questions or need assistance with anything!
There is no guarantee that the store's inventory will last throughout the event, so please plan ahead and bring a good supply of spare parts with you.
Store hours:
VEX Worlds is free and open to the public. This lively and engaging event is suitable for the entire family. Spectators are welcome to attend the ceremonies, watch matches, and visit with teams in the pit area. Click here for parking information.
VEX Worlds 2017 has gone mobile! Follow the directions linked below for each VEX Worlds Division to get the free app. Check out your schedule, exhibitors, maps, and more!
Click here for the VEX Worlds 2017 Venue Map.
Please follow this link that will direct you to the team email blast archive on VEXForum.com.
Please click here for a tentative VEX Worlds 2017 VEX IQ Challenge Agenda. Please note that since this agenda is tentative, times may vary from 15-30 minutes.
Volunteer at VEX Worlds and help make this event the best experience ever for our participating students! Many volunteer roles do not require previous experience, and we provide online training resources to prepare you for any position. Join our volunteer team, get inspired, and have fun!
An average shift is 4-6 hours, and you can sign up for one shift, multiple shifts, and even multiple days if it suits your schedule. This year we are offering an entirely new scheduling platform, featuring self-scheduling online, making it easy for you to select and view your shifts from any computer or mobile device.
Make volunteering a family affair! Younger kids who are good at paying attention to directions make great Field Resetters, and we can pair you up in the same area to volunteer together in most cases.
Visit our VEX Worlds Volunteers page to learn about available volunteer positions and to sign up. We look forward to seeing you in Louisville!
Please email volunteer@roboticseducation.org with any questions.
VEX Worlds 2017 has gone mobile! Follow these directions to download the free app. Check out your schedule, maps, and more!
Teams will be notified, via email, if any event occurs that would jeopardize 2017 VEX Worlds. Please remember that the 2017 VEX Worlds official agenda will be available, and updated, on this event page, in the "Agenda" tab.
VEX Worlds registration cancellations must be received by March 2, 2017, in order to receive a full refund. All cancellations must be emailed to support@robotevents.com with the team number and the contact information for the team. Teams that cancel on March 3, 2017, or after will not receive a refund for their registration fee.
Visit the hotel booking site for a great selection of accommodations and discounted rates!
Teams are responsible for making their own arrangements for travel between the Louisville Airport (SDF) and their hotel. Information about ground transportation services can be found on the airport’s website.
Our travel partner GET Sports can also assist with booking your airport transfer (airport to hotel/hotel to airport). Complete and return the Airport Transfer Request Form for the best available rate.
A free shuttle bus loop will run between the Kentucky Exposition Center and many area hotels during VEX Worlds. Click here for details.
The REC Foundation is happy to provide visa and invitation letters to teams. In order to process visa and invitation letters, the team's primary contact should email the following information to support@vexrobotics.com:
All visa and invitation letter requests should be submitted to the REC Foundation by January 31, 2017, to ensure proper time for processing. Requests submitted after January 31, will be processed as soon as possible, but may take up to three weeks.
Please note that the REC Foundation will not produce a separate letter for each team member. Instead, the foundation will produce a letter for the entire team and attach the list of team members and mentors.
To learn more about our exciting host city, please visit our Louisville VEX Worlds 2017 website.
All teams will get one parking pass valid for the duration of the event. The parking passes will be emailed to the main contact for the team. Additional information about the process will be sent to teams closer to the event.
If your team has more than one vehicle, additional vehicles will need to pay for parking. The REC Foundation has arranged a special discounted rate for VEX Worlds 2017 attendees.
To get the discounted rate, simply purchase the $8 daily rate at the gate and visit the parking upgrade booth in the Workman Lobby (adjacent to the registration counter) to pay the additional $16 and receive your three-day in/out parking pass.
To purchase additional parking passes click here.
Note: Parking is free Wednesday, April 19 and Sunday, April 23.
Find more information on parking at VEX Worlds in the Team FAQ.
For information about travel options such as group and individual air travel, charter bus, airport transfer, rental vehicles, and local transportation click here.
The following request forms are currently available:
“Show Us Your Badge” Discounts — Louisville is proud to present the Show Us Your Badge program, a special discount program for show participants to use while in Louisville. Take advantage of special offers and discounts from the city’s most popular sites including retail shops, restaurants and attractions. Just present your name badge at the listed locations around town to receive amazing discounts and offers. Click here for a full list.
Xhale Salon & Spa — Located in the Galt House Hotel, Xhale Salon & Spa is offering 10% off services $50.00 and higher for VEX Worlds attendees. Book your appointment more than a week more than a week in advance for a 15% discount. Visit Xhale Salon & Spa's website at www.xhalesalon.com or call (502) 587-7644.
Louisville Bats — PLAY BALL! If you’re searching for a safe and enjoyable place to entertain your students while in Louisville, look no further than a Louisville Bats baseball game. Click here for information about five Louisville Bats baseball games designated as 2017 VEX Nights.
Visit robotevents.com/vextv to build your own custom webcast and live results screen for the entire VEX Worlds event!
Special thanks to our Global Sponsors Autodesk, Chevron, DellEMC, Google, HEXBUG, Innovation First International, NASA, Northrop Grumman Foundation, Rack Solutions, Robomatter, and Texas Instruments.
We also would like to thank our many VEX Robotics World Championship sponsors: Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics, Avnet, Dell, Diversity Woodcrafts, Eaton, Mathworks, Microchip, Molex, New Bright Toys, Nissan, Nordson, Robotmesh, Toyota, UPS, US Army, and Xilink. The commitment and support of these partners ensure a great experience for everyone attending VEX Worlds.
Please bring signed Participant Release Forms for all team members (students and adult mentors) to team check-in/registration.
Participant Consent Form
Please use the Robot Inspection Checklist to pre-inspect your robot prior to the event:
Inspection Checklist
For a checklist to prepare your team for this event, please download and read the following document:
Tips for Teams to Prepare for VEX IQ Challenge Ev
The REC Foundation has created a special document for those attending their first VEX Worlds called, "Tips for Teams to Prepare for VEX IQ Challenge Events."
Tips for Teams to Prepare for VEX IQ Challenge Eve
Teams can now order lunch directly through RobotEvents.com! If you want to avoid waiting in concessions lines or making multiple purchases at different concessions stands, maximize your time at VEX Worlds and use our lunch ordering system.
Please come back to order after submitting the event registration for your teams.
For the hours that concession areas are open during VEX Worlds, click the following link.
VEX Worlds Concession Hours of Operation
Gould's Discount Medical Scooters will be available for rent at VEX Worlds.
Scooter Rentals
| STEM Hall of Fame Inductees | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award | Recipient | ||||||||||
| Teacher of the Year | Nadine Amaya | ||||||||||
| Volunteer of the Year | Debbi Salom | ||||||||||
| Mentor of the Year | Dr. Ilija Hadzic | ||||||||||
| STEM Hero Hall of Fame Inductee | Dr. Woodie Flowers | ||||||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Elementary School | |||||||||||
| Award | Team # | Team Name | Affiliation | Location | |||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Elementary School Excellence Award | 42037 | Rockin Robots | Shiloh Point Elementary | Cumming, Georgia, United States | |||||||
| Elementary School Teamwork Challenge World Champions | 68A | PS of YNNU | Primary School Affilited to Yun Nan Numorl University | KunMing, Yunnan, China | |||||||
| Elementary School Teamwork Challenge World Champions | 15472A | Second experimental A | Second experimental primary school, Laoshan District, Qingdao | qingdao, Shandong, China | |||||||
| Elementary School Teamwork Challenge World 2nd Place | 1037B | Kualapuu Comets | Kualapuu School | Kualapuu, Hawaii, United States | |||||||
| Elementary School Teamwork Challenge World 2nd Place | 1140X | Discobots | Brampton Robotics Education | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | |||||||
| Elementary School Teamwork Challenge World 3rd Place | 10492A | Simfuture Robot 1A | Simfuture Robot Technology Education Center | shanghai, Shanghai, China | |||||||
| Elementary School Teamwork Challenge World 3rd Place | 10432B | kimhae#12 | kimhae robot academy | kimhae City, South Korea | |||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Elementary School - Science Division | |||||||||||
| Award | Team # | Team Name | Affiliation | Location | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 15472A | Second experimental A | Second experimental primary school, Laoshan District, Qingdao | qingdao, Shandong, China | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 68A | PS of YNNU | Primary School Affilited to Yun Nan Numorl University | KunMing, Yunnan, China | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 12609A | Haidian Zhongguancun 1 | Beijing Haidian District Zhongguancun No.1 Primary School | Beijing, Beijing, China | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 400M | The Oppe Mystics | Galveston I.S.D. Robotics | Galveston, Texas, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 10492F | Simfuture Robot 6F | Simfuture Robot Technology Education Center | shanghai, Shanghai, China | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 666A | Sirius | Beijing Ai Si tan Education and Techonlogy Ld. | beijing, Beijing, China | |||||||
| Amaze Award | 2436A | Lancer Robotics | Sacred Hearts Academy | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |||||||
| Build Award | 15472A | Second experimental A | Second experimental primary school, Laoshan District, Qingdao | qingdao, Shandong, China | |||||||
| Create Award | 99999 | Gear Knights | Queen Creek Robotics | Queen Creek, Arizona, United States | |||||||
| Design Award | 2014A | Sandpiper Bionix | Sandpiper Elementary School | Redwood City, California, United States | |||||||
| Energy Award | 11753B | La bestia | BBVA | Paraguay, Paraguay | |||||||
| Judges' Award | 400M | The Oppe Mystics | Galveston I.S.D. Robotics | Galveston, Texas, United States | |||||||
| Sportsmanship Award | 23272C | MegaComets | Caston Elementary | Fulton, Indiana, United States | |||||||
| STEM Research Award | 11246D | Dublin Robotics-Chargers | Dublin Robotics Club | Dublin, California, United States | |||||||
| Think Award | 666A | Sirius | Beijing Ai Si tan Education and Techonlogy Ld. | beijing, Beijing, China | |||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Elementary School - Technology Division | |||||||||||
| Award | Team # | Team Name | Affiliation | Location | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 12278A | Laoshan Experimental A | Laoshan Qingdao District Experimental Primary School | qingdao, Shandong, China | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 10424D | Flying Hamburgers | Central Elementary Robotics Club | Longmont, Colorado, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 224X | Winnetka WildBots | Winnetka Elementary | Dallas, Texas, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 3333T | The Terminators | Bumble Bees - Notre Dame Marist Academy | Pontiac, Michigan, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 1195A | Smart Sharks - BU | Jenison Robotics | Jenison, Michigan, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 15A | Crescent Elementary | Crescent Elementary School | Anaheim, California, United States | |||||||
| Amaze Award | 33310E | Rocket Robotics | Rockwallisd- Amy Parks Elem | Rockwall, Texas, United States | |||||||
| Build Award | 10622A | Robot-ik World Center | ROBOTIK WORLD CENTER | Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico | |||||||
| Create Award | 80085Z | OH Hawks | Orchard Hills Elementary | Irvine, California, United States | |||||||
| Design Award | 12A | Mechanical Mariners | John S. Malcom Elementary School | Laguna Niguel, California, United States | |||||||
| Energy Award | 100A | Robostangs | Sacred Heart School | Saratoga, California, United States | |||||||
| Judges' Award | 34T | No Drivetrain 4U | Robot Revolution | Summit, New Jersey, United States | |||||||
| Sportsmanship Award | 8181A | Inconceivable! | Mandarin Immersion Magnet School | Houston, Texas, United States | |||||||
| STEM Research Award | 9635C | LS RoboKnights | Charlotte Christian School | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |||||||
| Think Award | 24P | Super Sonic Sparks | SPARKS 4-H Club | Westminster, Maryland, United States | |||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Elementary School - Engineering Division | |||||||||||
| Award | Team # | Team Name | Affiliation | Location | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 1037B | Kualapuu Comets | Kualapuu School | Kualapuu, Hawaii, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 1140X | Discobots | Brampton Robotics Education | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 59990C | LemonNation | Vanguard Christian Institute | Boerne, Texas, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 7032B | RoboGenius | Family Christian Academy | Ponce, Puerto Rico | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 2370B | Orange Crush - RW | Jenison Robotics | Jenison, Michigan, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 15B | Crescent Elementary | Crescent Elementary School | Anaheim, California, United States | |||||||
| Amaze Award | 1993G | Galloway Owls | The Galloway School | Friendswood, Texas, United States | |||||||
| Build Award | 10424G | Arigato Sr. Roboto | Central Elementary Robotics Club | Longmont, Colorado, United States | |||||||
| Create Award | 33111C | _________ | Robot Mastery LLC | Friendswood, Texas, United States | |||||||
| Design Award | 11579A | Glenkirk Golden Gears 1 | Glenkirk Elementary | Gainesville, Virginia, United States | |||||||
| Energy Award | 13890B | STEMtastic Jaguars | Berry Elementary School | Waldorf, Maryland, United States | |||||||
| Judges' Award | 81A | Prison Mates | Robot Revolution | Summit, New Jersey, United States | |||||||
| Sportsmanship Award | 10992C | HulkBot | Grassy Creek Elementary | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |||||||
| STEM Research Award | 10911 | Wollondilly Public | Goulburn High School | Goulburn, Australia | |||||||
| Think Award | 2518B | Nakibots | Nakibots | New Plymouth, New Zealand | |||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Elementary School - Math Division | |||||||||||
| Award | Team # | Team Name | Affiliation | Location | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 10492A | Simfuture Robot 1A | Simfuture Robot Technology Education Center | shanghai, Shanghai, China | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge Champion | 10432B | kimhae#12 | kimhae robot academy | kimhae City, South Korea | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 10978 | Desert Titan | Trinity Homeschool Robotics Club | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 2nd Place | 11016B | Techno Crankers | Cabarrus County Elementary | Concord, North Carolina, United States | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 50505A | Jing an Youth Palace | Shanghai Jing'an Youth Palace | Shanghai, Shanghai, China | |||||||
| Division Teamwork Challenge 3rd Place | 1094A | Roaring Robots | AcadeMir Charter School Preparatory | Miami, Florida, United States | |||||||
| Amaze Award | 50505A | Jing an Youth Palace | Shanghai Jing'an Youth Palace | Shanghai, Shanghai, China | |||||||
| Build Award | 61648A | Colegio Monarca 1 | Colegio Monarca | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico | |||||||
| Create Award | 2370C | Red Warriors - RW | Jenison Robotics | Jenison, Michigan, United States | |||||||
| Design Award | 10740J | The Mighty Midgets | Oak Mountain Schools | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |||||||
| Energy Award | 4319N | Pride 4 | Creativity Private School - Bahrain | Manama, Bahrain | |||||||
| Judges' Award | 81C | Blue Penguins | Robot Revolution | Summit, New Jersey, United States | |||||||
| Sportsmanship Award | 7043A | Robotech | Theopolis Christian Academy | Mayaguez, Puerto Rico | |||||||
| STEM Research Award | 11247C | Team Vextreme | Daves Creek Elementary School | Cumming, Georgia, United States | |||||||
| Think Award | 11133F | Hurricanes | None | Friendswood, Texas, United States | |||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Elementary School Skills Challenge Winners | |||||||||||
| Award | Team # | Team Name | Affiliation | Location | |||||||
| Elementary School Robot Skills Challenge World Champion | 10492A | Simfuture Robot 1A | Simfuture Robot Technology Education Center | shanghai, Shanghai, China | |||||||
| Elementary School Robot Skills Challenge World 2nd Place | 10492F | Simfuture Robot 6F | Simfuture Robot Technology Education Center | shanghai, Shanghai, China | |||||||
| Elementary School Robot Skills Challenge World 3rd Place | 67471A | Soaring Eagles | Rivers Edge Elementary School | GLEN ALLEN, Virginia, United States | |||||||
| Online Challenge Award Winners | |||||||||||
| Award | Team # | Team Name | Affiliation | Location | |||||||
| Robomatter Programming Skills Challenge for Robot Virtual Worlds | 1155B | Xi"an Gaoxin No. 1 Middle School | Xi"an Gaoxin No.1 Middle School | Xi"an, Shaanxi, China | |||||||
| VEX IQ Challenge Promote Award | 92P | VEXMEN: Phoenix | Brandywine Robotics | Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States | |||||||