Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-VIQC-20-2069
Program: VEX IQ Challenge
Type of Event: Tournament
Capacity: 40 / Spots Open: 24
Event Region: Ohio
| Region | Maximum % | # Spots Allowed | # Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 50% | 20 | 10 |
Max Registrations per Organization: 9
Registration Deadline: Fri, Apr 30, 2021 2:50 PM EDT
Price: $125.00
Date: 05/25/2021 - 05/26/2021
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: Elementary
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: In-Person judging
This is the third Kalahari Classic VEX IQ competition! This should be a fun and challenging event for all.
Fun because you have access to the largest indoor water-park within the United States of America. Challenging because we aim to bring the best of the best VEX Robotics teams together from Ohio and the surrounding states so we can better prepare our students for the future. World Spots to be announced. The event is setup similar to VEX World's for a great student experience!
We are aware that the VEX IQ Virtual Worlds event is scheduled at the same time. If teams want to compete virtually from Kalahari you will be able to do so. If you have registered for worlds and want to take us up on this offer then please reach out to us and we will arrange to make that happen.
The pricing and link to make your accommodation reservations are listed below. The special code for event rate rooms is also found in the section below.
Thank you for choosing the Kalahari Resort. Here is the information for your group to reserve through our online reservations system.
The link is: https://book.passkey.com/e/50161839
Once you click on the link you will select attendee and it will take you to the event pricing web page for this event. No passcode required this year!
**Please note, the rooms will be available online until the cutoff date or until the rooms are gone, whichever comes first**
Tuesday, 5/25/2021
$124 plus tax per night for Standard Run of the House sleeping room, single to quad (4) occupancy
$164 plus tax per night for Lodge Suite, sleeps four (4) guests
$273 plus tax per night for Combination Suite, sleeps eight (8) guests
$402 plus tax per night for Village Suite, sleeps twelve (12) guests
Wednesday, 5/26/2021
$124 plus tax per night for Standard Run of the House sleeping room, single to quad (4) occupancy
$164 plus tax per night for Lodge Suite, sleeps four (4) guests
$273 plus tax per night for Combination Suite, sleeps eight (8) guests
$402 plus tax per night for Village Suite, sleeps twelve (12) guests
Thursday, 5/27/2021
$124 plus tax per night for Standard Run of the House sleeping room, single to quad (4) occupancy
$164 plus tax per night for Lodge Suite, sleeps four (4) guests
$273 plus tax per night for Combination Suite, sleeps eight (8) guests
$402 plus tax per night for Village Suite, sleeps twelve (12) guests
Friday, 5/28/2021
$169 plus tax per night for Standard Run of the House sleeping room, single to quad (4) occupancy
$214 plus tax per night for Lodge Suite, sleeps four (4) guests
$393 plus tax per night for Combination Suite, sleeps eight (8) guests
$582 plus tax per night for Village Suite, sleeps twelve (12) guests
Saturday, 5/29/2021
$184 plus tax per night for Standard Run of the House sleeping room, single to quad (4) occupancy
$214 plus tax per night for Lodge Suite, sleeps four (4) guests
$393 plus tax per night for Combination Suite, sleeps eight (8) guests
$582 plus tax per night for Village Suite, sleeps twelve (12) guests
Resort Fee of $24.99 is waived
Standard Run of the House Sleeping rooms will provide four (4) wristbands each day to the nation’s largest indoor water park, additional person in sleeping room at $25.00 each per day. Larger rooms will include a greater amount of wristbands.
Deposit policy for individual reservations: One night (plus tax) at the time the reservation is made. Cancellation policy for individual reservations: 72 hours, or more, prior to arrival to receive full refund less $25.00 processing fee. Less than 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival forfeits entire deposit.
Concierge service located in Resort Lobby – individual pricing is available to guests to include Cleveland Hopkins Airport and local attractions shuttle.
Complimentary wireless internet for all guests in the hotel and meeting rooms.
Complimentary on-site, self parking for all guests
20% off all services at Spa Kalahari for all guests.
Doors open at 7.30 am.
Registration 7.30 am - 9.am
Inspection will run from 7.30 am - 9.am
Skills will run from 7.30am - 9.30 am.
Event meeting will take place online the week prior to the event.
Unfortunately there are no plans to have a team procession this year at this time.
A brief welcome to everyone will be made at 9.45 which will be broadcast to the pits.
Competition starts at 10.00 am. The competition will be live streamed online and to the hotel rooms.
All teams will experience a total of 6 matches.
Lunch will be from noon until 12:30 pm.
Additional Skills will run from 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Final matches should start at 4.15 pm.
Please use the following link to register if you would like to help volunteer in some capacity at the Kalahari Classic event this year:
Teams will be notified 24 hours prior to the event if there is a weather concern for the event.
Refunds will only be issued if the event is cancelled due to weather or health related orders from the Ohio Governors office. Due to fixed costs for this Signature event, any refunds will be allocated after all event expenses have been taken care of.
We will follow the Ohio Department of Health Director's order, work with the local Erie County Health Department guidelines, and take guidance from the REC Foundation guidleines to make sure we make this event as safe as possbile for all.
We would like to highlight a few things that will be in place:
Masks will be required at all times during the event. Masks can be removed at the pit table as long as you are socially distanced from other teams.
A COVID 19 form with health questions will be provided and required for each student and signed by the coach of that team and student.
Additional temperature checks will be taken at registration and while you are in the pit each day.
Teams will be called to the field when ready. One way to leave the pit area and one way to return to the pit area.
Teams will have at least 10' between tables. One four person team per table.
At this time we are not planning on spectators. We plan to live stream the event online and to the hotel rooms.
We encourage all teams to stay in their assigned pit area unless competiting.
There will be a skills procedure set so that each team will be able to run their skills challenge in a safe and coordinated manner.
7000 Kalahari Drive • Sandusky, Ohio 44870