Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-VIQC-19-8949
Program: VEX IQ Challenge
Type of Event: Tournament
Capacity: 20 / Spots Open: 10
Event Region: British Columbia (BC)
Max Registrations per Organization: 5
Price: CA$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:Date: 01/31/2020
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: All
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Additional Contact Information:
Contact Information 1 (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 2019/2020 the VEX IQ B.C. competition will only compete in the following format(s):
Teamwork Challenge: Driver Controlled Robots two-team alliance works together to score points (Standing VEX-IQ rules including final rounds)
Robot Skills Challenge: Driver Controlled Robot one team scoring points with one robot.
Robot Skills Challenge: Autonomous Robot Programming one team scoring with one robot.
Driver Skill scores will be combined with Autonomous Skills scores to form an overall Skills Challenge Score. Highest placing team will win this challenge category.
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.
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
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.
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 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).
4:30pm Arrival/Check In/Robot Inspection
5:00pm Event start/Skills Challenges
6:15pm Dinner Break
6:45pm Qualification Matches
8:30pm Finals
8:45pm Closing Ceremony/Clean-up/Pack-up/Departure
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
Follow us on Twitter for the latest info/updates/changes: https://twitter.com/vexiqbc
Email Brian Yu at: byu@vsb.bc.ca
Text message: 1 (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.
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.
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.
There are many restaurants near the school. Teams and spectators are encouraged to explore these dining options before arriving at the event venue.
REC Foundation Design Award Rubric
REC Foundation Design Award Rubric
Participant Release Form Spanish
Participant Release Form Spanish
REC Foundation Code of Conduct
REC Foundation Code of Conduct
Criteria for registered VEX IQ Challenge teams (Elementary and Middle School) to qualify for participation in championship events.
VIQC Qualifying Criteria
A description of this year's STEM Research Project
STEM Research Project Topic (2019-2020)
A description of this year's STEM Research Project Rubric.
STEM Research Project Topic Rubric (2019-2020)
VIQC Sqaured Away One Page Description.
VIQC Sqaured Away One Page Description
VIQC Robot Inspection Checklist.
VIQC Robot Inspection Checklist
Participant Release Form English
Participant Release Form