CCS VEX Elementary Wildcat Robotics Rally Qualifier
- Date
- 7-Jan-2023
- Event Code
- RE-VIQC-22-9990
- Program
- VEX IQ Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Capacity
- 30
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- North Carolina
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 12
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 10-Oct-2022 08:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 26-Nov-2022 08:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 20-Dec-2022 14:00 EST
- Price
- $55.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Competition Preparation
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.
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.
Robot
Goggles/Safety Glasses (optional for VEX IQ)
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.
Grade Level: Elementary
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Grade Level: Elementary
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Eligible Teams:
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-Jan-2023
Venue/Location:4401 Weddington Road
Concord, North Carolina 28027
United States
Contact Information
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Agenda
7:30 AM Doors open to volunteers
8:00 AM - 9 AM Check-in / Inspection / Practice
8:45 AM Check-in Closed
9:15 AM Event meeting / Opening Ceremony
9:30 - 11:30 AM Programming / Robot Skills (3 ea.) Design Interviews - Pits
11:30 - 12:15 Lunch
12:15 - 3:15 PM Teamwork Challenge Matches (minimum 7 per team), Design Interviews - Pits
3:30 PM Finals Matches
Awards follow Final Matches
Volunteer
We are accepting volunteers.
Please contact farrah.milby@cabarrus.k12.nc.us if you want to help.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If CCS VEX has to cancel the event due to an Emergency / Bad Weather refunds will be sent out, minus the RECF $5 processing fee.
Refund Policy
No refunds unless the tournament is canceled. If the tournament is canceled, all participants will be notified by e-mail by 6 PM on the day prior to the event (Nov 11). Please contact david.parisi@cabarrus.k12.nc.us if you have any questions.
Health and Safety Policies
Health and Safety Policies
Remember that Covid-19 may impact the event. We are currently under a mask optional protocol and social distancing of 3 feet where possible. If changes are made within our district regarding face mask, limited capacity, and/or social distancing measures the event partner will email the coaches as soon as possible. Be mindful that changes are happening daily in our state. Be patient and understanding as we continue to navigate through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Date: 7-Jan-2023
Weddington Hills Elementary4401 Weddington Road
Concord, North Carolina 28027
United States
Travel Info
Weddington Hills Elementary School
4401 Weddington Road
Concord NC 28207
Judging Format
- In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.