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Annual Robocats STEM Academy VEX IQ Rapid Relay Tournament

Middle School

Date
7-Dec-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-5826
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
29
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Florida - South
Max Registrations per Organization
3
Early-Bird Registration Opens
15-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
26-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
4-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
11-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Price
$60.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

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 by November 11, 2024. Any team that is not paid by November 11th will be placed on a waiting list. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

 

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm.

 

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.  Please have your robots pre-inspected prior to attending the event.  

 

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

    • 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 readVEX 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: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 7-Dec-2024

Venue/Location:
15901 NW 79th Ave
15901 Northwest 79th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida 33016
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

Agenda:

Doors Open at 7:45 a.m.

Check in and inspections: 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Opening and Drivers meeting at 9:00 a.m.

Skills open 9:30 a.m.

Qualification Matches begin at 10:00 a.m.

Lunch 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Skills 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Qualification Matches 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Finals 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Awards 4:00 p.m,

Volunteer

Volunteers are needed and appreciated.  Please email me if you wish to volunteer.  Breakfast and Lunch is provided for all volunteers.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Event will not be cancelled unless directed by Miami Dade County Public Schools.

Refund and Payment Policies

There are no refunds once team(s) registration has been paid.

Refunds will only be provided if the event has been cancelled by the Miami Dade District, Administration of Bob Graham Education Center and their Event Partner.

Please note that there is a $5 non refundable price per the REC Foundation.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

9 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

Please login to add or remove teams from the waiting list.