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Bellaire VEX IQ Robotics Competition Rapid Relay

Blended VIQRC ES/MS Region 2

Date
11-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-6243
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
32
Spots Open
50%+
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
10
Early-Bird Registration Opens
2-Sep-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
30-Nov-2024 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
8-Jan-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
30-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
Price
$65.00

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General Info

Location

The event will be held in the middle school gym which is located on the south side of the building.   Click Here for Google Maps & directions

Live Streaming

This event will be live streamed on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bellairerobotics/

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 NOT be collecting physical engineering notebooks at this event. All notebooks must be submitted digitally at least 7 days prior to the event.

Finals Matches

Up to 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 Q&A 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 labeled with your team number

    • Batteries and chargers  labeled with your team number

    • Power strip and extension cord  labeled with your team number

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

    • Remember to label your items with your team number so they can be returned if lost
  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: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 11-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
Bellaire High School
204 West Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, Michigan 49615
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

Doors, Registration and Inspection Opens: 8:30am

Registration Closes: 9:30am

Skills Challenge Open: 9:30am

Judging Interviews: 9:30am - 11:00am

Skills Close, Teamwork Challenge Starts: 11:00am

Lunch: 12:15pm - 1:00pm

Finals: 3:00pm 

 

 

Volunteer

Be a part of the excitement by joining the team of volunteers who make this event a success for everyone involved!  

Lunch is included for all full-day volunteers.

Want to find out more about volunteer roles and expectations? Visit the REC Foundation Knowledge Base at REC Foundation > Volunteers to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials.

Click HERE to sign up to volunteer! or contact Steve Shawl at [email protected] for more info.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of an emergency, delay or cancellation of the event coaches will be contacted via their contact information obtained from Robotevents.com

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Full refunds will be provided.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refunds will be provided.

 

Webcast

This event will be live streamed on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/bellairerobotics/

Judging Format

Digital notebooks must be submitted by January 4th. Physical notebooks will not be accepted at the event.

Interviews will be done during skills on a first come first serve basis. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

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