Event Code: RE-VIQC-18-6026
Program: VEX IQ Challenge
Type of Event: Scrimmage
Capacity: 20 / Spots Open: 20
Max Registrations per Organization: 5
Price: CA$25.00
This event is closed to registration because:| Award | Qualifies for |
|---|---|
| Design Award (VIQC) | Does not qualify for any events. |
| Excellence Award (VIQC) | Does not qualify for any events. |
| Teamwork Champion Award (VIQC) | Does not qualify for any events. |
| Robot Skills Champion Award (VIQC) | Does not qualify for any events. |
| Judges Award (VIQC) | Does not qualify for any events. |
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There are no teams currently registered for this event.
Parking
Parking is available in any of the school's parking lots. Parking on the street (across from the school) is restricted to residential parking. If a parking space within the school lot is not available, please use street parking away from the school. You can drop off your robot at the competition entrance and re-park at any of the Staff Lot(s). Do not park along the residential street. You will be ticketed and then towed. Please look for the VEX Robotics Event signs for the competition entrance. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Food Options
There are many restaurants near the school. Teams and spectators are encouraged to explore these dining options before arriving at the event venue.
No Refund will be offered.
If the event is cancelled by the Event Partner, an 'In-Store' credit will be issued to the registered team(s) to be used in any of the competition events for the rest of this competition season.
Follow us on Twitter for the latest info/updates/changes: https://twitter.com/vexiqbc
Email Brian Yu at: byu@vsb.bc.ca
Text message: (778) 990-3623
If the event is cancelled by the Event Partner, an 'In-Store' credit will be issued to the registered team(s) to be used in any of the competition events for the rest of this competition season.
Please Print and bring the following consent form with you to the event: Participant Consent Form (Link)
Please make sure everyone in your group have filled in the above consent form.
If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer at one of our VEX-IQ events, please contact Brian Yu: byu@vsb.bc.ca
Agenda
5:00pm Arrival/Check In/Robot Inspection
6:00pm Event start/Skills Challenges
7:30pm Design presentation/Qualification Matches
8:30pm Finals
8:45pm Closing Ceremony/Clean-up/Pack-up/Departure
Date: 10/05/2018
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: All
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
STEM Research Offered: No
TSA Event: No
Additional Contact Information:
Contact Information (778) 990-3623 (Text Message Only)
Follow us on Twitter for the latest info/updates/changes: https://twitter.com/vexiqbc
Email Brian Yu at: byu@vsb.bc.ca
Our website: https://vexiqbc.com/
"Student team member accepts these inspection results and agrees that this robot was designed, built, and programmed by students, with little assistance from the adult mentor(s)." VEX-IQ Inspection Check List.
If adult interference is confirmed by Judges/Inspectors/Event Partner, the team will be disqualified from any awards.
For 2018/2019 the VEX IQ B.C. League will only compete in the following format(s):
Teamwork Challenge: Driver Controlled Robots two-team alliance works together to score points (Standing VRC rules including final rounds)
Robot Skills Challenge: Driver Controlled Robot one team scoring points with one robot (Highest placing team will win this challenge category)
Robot Skills Challenge: Autonomous Robot Programming one team scoring with one robot (Highest placing team will win this challenge category)
Robot Design Presentation (Make Sure to have your engineering note book completed)
Step 1:Register your team with the head office to get an official team number/name (RobotEvent.com).
Step 2: Register for each individual event your team wishes to compete in.
Step 3: Know the dates and times of each event in your area.
Step 4: Prepare for Field Trip Permission forms designated by your school district, as well as those required by VEX: Participant Consent Form.
Step 5: Prepare a transportation plan for each event.
Step 6: Prepare an accommodation plan for each away event.
Step 7: Prepare for additional supervision as outlined by your school districts field trip policies.
Know your Terms:
Inspection Area (each robot has to be inspected: VEX IQ Challenge Inspection Checklist).
Driver Skills Challenge
Programming Skills Challenge
Robot Design Presentation
Game Match Fields
Registration table
Pit Area
Pit tables
Qualifying Rounds (matches)
Alliance Selections
Semi Final Rounds / Final Rounds
Your should: Know the Game.
Your should: Read the game Documentations: VEX IQ Game Manual.
Consider: Experiment with your Robot.
Consider: Attend a Scrimmage/Practice Match.
Consider: Get Advice and Feedback from the judges, referees, and your team coach(s).
Consider: Rebuild (if necessary) and Improve your robot.
Consider: Signing up for a workshop course if you are new to Robotics.
Check In at the registration table
Locate your teams Pit Table, as well as:
Read through your registration package.
Fill out and return any forms and related information.
Read through your schedule and highlight your qualification match time slots.
Locate all competition match areas:
Prepare your robot for inspection.
Go through the inspection/Judging process.
Watch the time for your matches.
Look around and see other robots.
Compete in the Skills Challenges when you have time.
Check Robotevents.com (VEX and VEX-IQ) for official results
Review with your team the success(s) and non-success(s) of your teams performance.
Decide on a course of action for improvements.
Sign up for additional competitions and events.
Check the VEX forum for additional hints and suggestions.
If you won the tournament, start preparing for the next competition:
Begin applying for international travel with your school district.
Starting fund raising if necessary.
Make sure your team registers for the international tournament.
Begin to make travel and accommodation arrangements.
Arrange for additional supervisors (if necessary).
