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VEX IQ Robotics Competition Qualifier In the Redlands (MS only)

RAPID RELAY

Date
9-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-6752
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
25
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Florida - South
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
3-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
28-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
18-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
25-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
Price
$75.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.

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 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

Will be available

Elimination Matches

5 alliances will be competing in Finals. (Top 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 VEX forums for rule updates and changes. Also check for the latest Q & A for Rapid Relay.

  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. 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.

  8. 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

Neah Krigger 

Educator, Coach , Event organizer

E-mail [email protected]

 


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 9-Nov-2024

Venue/Location:
Redland Middle School
16001 Southwest 248th Street
Homestead, Florida 33031
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

If you are running late, please call Mrs. Krigger (305) 282-8746

Do not worry about bring snacks. We have an amazing selection of food at our concession stand. 

 

Tentative Agenda - Subject to change

7:30 am - Doors Open-Check in & Inspection

8:45 -  Check in & Inspections complete Skills Fields Open 

9:15 Opening Ceremony and Review of Code of Conduct with Audience and Teams

9:30 Begin Skills and Judged awards interviews (done in the pits)

9:30 - 11:30 Skills matches and Pit interviews for Judges Awards

11:30 - 12:15 Lunch

12:15 Teams begin queing for Alliance Matches

12:30  Teamwork Challenges Begin (6-8 matches per team) 

2:30 Teamwork Challenges Conclude

2:45 - 3:00 Finals

3:15  Awards

Closing @ 3:30 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]  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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

8 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

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