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Wisconn Valley VEX IQ Robotics Competition (MS)

VIQRC Middle School event

Date
19-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-5877
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
36
Spots Open
50%+
Event Region
Wisconsin
Max Registrations per Organization
10
Early-Bird Registration Opens
2-Sep-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
8-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
15-Jan-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
31-Dec-2023 21:00 EST
Price
$50.00

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General Info

Welcome

Welcome to the Wisconn Valley VEX Tournament at Shoreland Lutheran High School! This is our 6th year hosting a VEX IQ Robotics Challenge event.  We are hopeful this event will continue to help spread the word about the awesome-ness that is VEX Robotics Competition and VEX IQ and encourage more team growth throughout the state and especially in southeastern Wisconsin.  This event is being hosted by Shoreland Lutheran High School.

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.  See detailed refund and payment information on the "Refund and Payment Policies" tab.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Concessions

Full concessions will be available.

Finals Matches

Up to 24 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 this tournament posting.

  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. Parents 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 by reviewing Team Interview resources.

  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.

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

Participant Release 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 complete the form can be found here.


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 19-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
Shoreland Lutheran High School
9026 12th Street
Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144
United States

Contact Information

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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

Tentative Agenda - Subject to Change

10:00 AM Doors open and Inspection begins
10:45 PM Check-in Closes and Skills Fields open
11:00 PM Inspection ends
11:30 PM Drivers Meeting
12:00-5:00 PM Teamwork Challenge Rounds
Skills Fields Close at the end of qualification rounds
5:10 PM Finals Rounds
5:30 PM Awards Presentation and Closing

Volunteer

An event like this takes many volunteers to make it a success. If you are interested in volunteering, check back here closer to the event for a signup link.

All volunteers will receive a T-shirt, lunch, and snacks.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If inclement weather forces a cancellation or rescheduling, the event page will be updated to give details.

Refund and Payment Policies

Payment is due 3 weeks after registration or 2 weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first.  Teams that have not paid by this deadline will be automatically moved to the waitlist.

Cancellations earlier than two weeks prior to the event may request a full refund, less the RobotEvents $5 handling fee and any credit card fees. Teams that cancel later than two weeks prior to the event will not receive a refund, unless it is determined by the Event Partner that there are extreme extenuating circumstances.

Any teams that register less than two weeks before the event must pay at time of registration.

If the event is canceled due to circumstances outside of our control, a refund will be issued to teams minus the $5 RobotEvents processing fee and any credit card fees.

Webcast

The webstream will be available on the Shoreland Lutheran High School Live Stream Youtube Channel.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

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