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VEX IQ Robotics Competition - Rapid Relay BLENDED IN BROWARD

Elementary & Middle School

Date
14-Dec-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-6751
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
28
Spots Open
2
Event Region
Florida - South
Max Registrations per Organization
3
Early-Bird Registration Opens
12-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
2-Nov-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
6-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
10-Dec-2024 21:00 EST
Price
$65.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

NOTE!!! Registration for this event will open straight away next week and not be using Early Bird as it is a late request approved just to add more opportunities for South Florida teams to attend VEX IQ Robotics Competitions. 

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 in-person engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

 

Elimination Matches

Up to 30 teams will participate in elimination matches.  All Finals matches will be best of 10 teams

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: 

  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. Check the official VEXIQ Q&A for rule updates and changes.

  2. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com

  3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

    • 1 Competing Robot

    • 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

  4. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101 Before Your First VEX Tournament.

  5. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

Dave Gilbert

Mentor, Event organizer

E mail [email protected]

 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Dec-2024

Venue/Location:
Dillard High School Gymnasium
2501 Northwest 11th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
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

If you are running late, please call Mr. Gilbert at 305-318-3594.

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 3:00 p.m or whenever the last Qualification Match is done.

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 always welcome and greatly appreciated! All volunteers are trained at the event, so there is no prior experience required. Some roles are for adults only, but many are open to students. All volunteers will be provided free lunch and drinks.

Students can earn community service hours for volunteering at the event! Students must bring a physical copy of their school's service hour form to the event to be signed by the Event Partner.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected].com with the subject line "Robotics Volunteer".

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of an emergency cancellation or other change in plans, teams will be notified via the team contact information available through RobotEvents. Please check to insure contact emails and phone numbers are correct and up-to-date.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Refunds will only be made if the event is canceled. Refunds will not include the $5 processing fee assessed by Robot Events for processing.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

Registrations will not be refunded for teams that register but choose not to come. Any team unpaid by payment due date will be removed from the registered team list without notification and placed on the waiting list.

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in person during the event.

  • All teams will receive at least one interview in their pit.
  • ALL notebooks must be turned on Saturday morning by the close of morning Check-In, DO NOT TURN IN NOTEBOOKS FRIDAY NIGHT; only physical notebooks will be accepted - no digital links, thumb-drives, or QR codes will be accepted. 
  • Every team gets an interview!  Prepare your team by looking over the questions on p. 41 in the Guide to Judging. All teams will be asked the same (3-5) questions for the initial interview. Interviews will last no more than 13 minutes giving every team equal access to the judges.