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Blended VEX IQ Robotics Competition ES/MS

Date
18-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-7138
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
30
Spots Open
-
Event Region
Minnesota
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Early-Bird Registration Opens
14-Oct-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
7-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
15-Jan-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
6-Jan-2025 16:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • Registration opens at a future date.

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 Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. 

Finals Matches

The top 16 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 onrobotevents.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 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. Be sure to readVEX 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 theJudge'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: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 18-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
IJ Holton Intermediate School
1800 4th Avenue Southeast
Austin, Minnesota 55912
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

Agenda

7:30AM - Check-In Inspection - Practice Fields Open

8:00AM - Skills Open

9:00 - Check-In/Inspections Close

9:00 - Team Meetings / Opening Ceremony

9:15 - Qualification Rounds Begin

2:30 Qualification Rounds End 

2:45 Finals Rounds Begin

3:00 Closings and Awards Ceremony

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Brytnie Carolan at [email protected].  We will post a sign up link as we get closer to the competition.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If our school district closes activities due to weather, this event may be postponed, rescheduled, or canceled. Please check the General Info tab on the event website; updates will be posted as they become available. The safety of teams, coaches, parents, and volunteers always comes first. If the weather looks threatening, adults should exercise their own judgment when deciding to travel or allowing their children to travel. Teams will be emailed if the event is canceled.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be issued minus the $5 that is taken by roboevents.

 

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

No refund will be given

Judging Format

 

  • All 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.