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Grand Ledge Full Volume Tournament

Blended VIQRC ES/MS Region 4

Date
9-Dec-2023 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-23-4056
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
32
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
10
Early-Bird Registration Opens
9-Oct-2023 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
28-Oct-2023 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
6-Dec-2023 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Dec-2023 16:00 EST
Price
$75.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Grand Ledge Robotics Club is exicted to announce our 5th annual VEX IQ Elementary School/Middle School tournament!

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.  If you have a digital notebook please print before the event to provide the judges with a physical copy.

Lunch and Concessions

Concessions will be available during the event. 

Pre-orders for pizza lunch will be sent out in advance of the event.  Teams are also welcome to bring their own food for lunch.  Please make sure to check the email used to register for updates.

Finals Matches

All 32 teams will be paired up and participate in Finals matches!

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

 

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX IQ parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the IQ Robot Inspection Checklist

  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.

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Computer for programming udpates

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  7. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. 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 teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your IQ Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Instructions on how to upload consent forms in English or Spanish is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 9-Dec-2023

Venue/Location:
Hayes Intermediate School
12620 Nixon Road
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
United States

Contact Information

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Agenda

8:30 am - Doors open for competitors

8:30 am - Team Check in & Robot Inspections begin

9:15 am - Team Meeting

9:45am - Qualifying Matches Begin/Skill Fields Open

11:45 am to 12:30 pm - Lunch Break

12:30 pm - Qualifying Matches Resume/Skill Fields Open

1:30 pm – Skills fields Close

2:00 pm - Championship Matches with Awards Following

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential and appreciated.

Please contact us at [email protected] to volunteer.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

The event partner will contact teams if the event must be postponed. Teams should make sure their contact information in their RobotEvents.com account is up to date and includes both school and non-school phone numbers.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Refunds will be issued by EP within 2 weeks.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

Refunds will not be issued. Team substitutions may be available at the discretion of the EP.

Please note that teams that have not paid their event registration one week prior to the event may be moved to the waiting list at the EPs discrestion.

Judging Format

  • All 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.