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VEX IQ Region 2 Championship- Middle School

Date
23-Mar-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-23-4961
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
40
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Texas - Region 2
Standard Registration Opens
29-Nov-2023 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
1-Mar-2024 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
1-Mar-2024 12:00 EST
Price
$150.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

NOTICE:

Event date and location has been updated due to venue constraints.

IF YOUR TEAM WINS A WORLDS QUALIFYING SPOT YOU MUST ACCEPT YOUR INVITATION AND REGISTER BY MONDAY, MARCH 25TH

Payment for Worlds is due by Sunday, March 31st.

Meal voucher orders for Worlds is DUE by Monday March 25th

 

 

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 
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming USB 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.

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.

Payment:

Teams must have a status of "Paid" or "PO Processing" by March 1st.  Teams that have not submitted payment by then, will be moved to the Waitlist.

Update: Because the event was rescheduled to March 23 and teams are still receiving invites, the new due date for payments is March 15th.

 

If there are issues with submitting payment, please contact the Event Partner.


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 23-Mar-2024

Venue/Location:
Thomas Jefferson High School
4001 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, Texas 75229
United States

Contact Information

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Agenda

7:30 am Doors open, pits open, registration open
7:45 am Inspection starts
8:00 am Skills fields open
8:30 am Inspection close 
8:30 am Driver meeting
8:45 am Match schedule released
9:00 am Qualifications and Judging 
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Matches resume
3:00 pm Qualifications end, Skills end
3:15 pm Finals matches
4:15 pm Awards

Volunteer

No volunteers are needed.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

All cancellations will be communicated through email. Please check your email the day before and the morning of the tournament (before leaving).

Unfortunately, there will be no make-up in case of weather cancellations.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event, a Full refund will be provided 

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend: NO Refund will be given.

Judging Format

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. A submission deadline may be scheduled ahead of the event date.