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Monroe County Fair VIQRC Rapid Relay MI Kickoff

Blended VIQRC ES/MS Michigan Region 3 Qualifier

Date
3-Aug-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-5656
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
13
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Early-Bird Registration Opens
20-May-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
22-Jun-2024 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
31-Jul-2024 16:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
22-Jul-2024 16:00 EDT
Price
$25.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to: The Monroe County Fair Rapid Relay VIQRC MI Kickoff.

The Monroe County Fair event will be operating for the ninth  time. This is the kickoff event for MI VIQRC tournament competitions. Did you know that over 80% of the teams attending the Monroe County Fair event go on to compete in respective state championships? Teams also move to other championships establishing abilities in head-to-head competitions. Watch this space for updates as they become available. This is the first stop on the way to the 2024 World Championship in Dallas TX.   

Admission to the fair (for the team members and one mentor/coach) is included with the team registration.   Our event ends by 4:00 p.m., and the fair is open 'til 11:00 p.m.    For more about the fair schedule see this page:  http://monroecountyfair.com/saturday-august-6th    Unlimited rides on the midway is $30.

 

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 online engineering notebooks at this event for judging. Due by July 28, 2024.

Lunch and Concessions

It's the fair!   From chili-cheese fries to cotton candy, corn dogs to elephant ears, there are food vendors of all types.  Feel free to bring your own, too, as there are no restrictions on "outside food."

Elimination Matches

Up to 24 teams will participate in elimination matches.  All elimination matches will be best of 1

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: https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game

  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 Full Volume 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

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  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 is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) 

See you soon.

Have a VEXellent day

Mike Mohn

3547/MCCC Team Virus VEX Robotics

Mentor, Event organizer

https://www.facebook.com/vexteamvirus

E mail [email protected]


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 3-Aug-2024

Venue/Location:
Monroe County Fair
3775 Custer Road
Monroe, Michigan 48161
United States

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Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

7:00a.m.-9:00 a.m.Teams Arrive

Teams arrive using the MBT building entrance (B-Gate) on the corner of Custer and Raisinville. They will get the entry passes (unless already received by email) and move into the competition area through B-gate. Teams can be off-loaded and then drivers will proceed through the fairgrounds to D-gate (a map will be provided), get hand stamp for re-entry, and proceed to parking.

Teams arriving after 9:00 a.m. will need to arrive at Customer lot and walk in with robot and all equipment in through the fair. 

7:00-11:00 Inspection and skills are open as soon as teams arrive.  Teams can run skills on the competition field(s) until opening ceremonies.

11:00 a.m. (approximately) opening ceremonies.  National Anthem plays throughout the fairgrounds on the PA system.

11:15 a.m. Qualification matches begin

1:30 p.m.Lunch.   Continue Skills on competition field(s) if needed.

2:00 p.m Elimination matches begin

3:30 p.m. Awards

4:00 p.m. Clean-up and good-bye. Teams may bring vehicles onto the grounds between 5 and 6 (or walk out with stuff earlier).

Schedule is subject to change

Volunteer

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AACA92CAAF9C25-50024588-monroe

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

All reasonable efforts will be made to inform teams of any cancellations due to inclement weather. Refunds will be given in event of cancellation.

Please contact me if weather is a concern and please monitor the event status on Robot Events.com Cancellations will be posted there.

Refund and Payment Policies

Full refunds will be granted in the event of a cancellation due inclement weather.   
Refunds minus $5 RECF fee if coach cancels before event day. 
No refunds for no-shows on event day.

Date: 3-Aug-2024
Monroe County Fair
3775 Custer Road
Monroe, Michigan 48161
United States

Travel Info

From U.S. 23

Take the M-50 exit at Dundee. Take M-50 (also known as South Custer Road) east approximately 12 miles. The fairground entrance is on the right just past Raisinville Road.

From I-75

Exit at LaPlaisance Road, Exit 11. Go west to Dunbar Road. Turn left on Dunbar, going about 7-10 miles to Raisinville Road, where you turn right. Continue north on Raisinville to South Custer Road.  Turn right, and the entrance to the fairgrounds is on the right.

Important:  Event Map and Robot Drop-Off Instructions:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sjLu0O7iWiV_L4nb79iTgS5ZvHVmuCJm/view?usp=sharing

Webcast

No webcast available

Judging Format

 

  •    In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews done onsite Engineering Notebooks submitted online by Tues December 3, 2024 by 10:00 a.m Late notebooks not accepted..