General Info

Thank you so much for choosing the 9th Annual Jenison Robotics tournament for your school's elementary IQ teams to compete!  We look forward to seeing you!  

This year we are running:

• 4 tournament fields in the Jenison Junior High Gym. 
• 3 Skills fields in the cafeteria
• There will also be a few practice fields setup

Pit tables, seating, and electrical power will be provided for each team attending along with plenty of spectator seating. Teams are welcome to bring their own food. Only teams that are checked in on time will be allowed to compete.  If you are running late please call Tim Hoyt at 616-802-8180 to make arrangments. 

Lunch and Concessions

• Concessions will be available all day long. There will be coffee, hot chocolate and donuts in the morning. There will be water, soda, candy and snacks through out the day. 
• A lunch ticket will be available for purchase, which includes 2 pieces of pizza, snack and drink. 

Engineering notebooks

All Teams Engineering Notebooks must be a physical notebook and submitted upon arrival.  We will not have the ability to print a notebook on site and we cannot accept an electronic device or URL as submisison

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.

Finals Matches

Up to 20 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 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

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

   • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

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.

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: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging