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2025 Ohio VEX IQ ES Robotics State Championship

VEX IQ Robotics Competition Rapid Relay Elementary School Division

Date
11-Mar-2025 - 12-Mar-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-7207
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
45
Spots Open
33
Event Region
Ohio
Standard Registration Opens
1-Nov-2024 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
26-Feb-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
17-Feb-2024 22:00 EST
Price
$195.00

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General Info

Welcome to the 2025 Ohio VEX IQ Elementary State Championship!

We are looking forward to welcoming the best VEX IQ teams in the state of Ohio for this championship event!  Qualified teams should be sure to register prior to the deadline and make sure that payment for registration fees has been processed. 

 

NEW LOCATION!

We are excited to announce the move of this to the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AIR FORCE in Dayton, Ohio!

We are working with the museum event staff to plan a fantastic event!  More details will be posted here as they are confirmed!  Check back here often!

Admission to the museum is FREE and there is NO CHARGE for parking.

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton,Ohio

Check out museum details at their official site:  https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

 

Competition Preparation:

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Review the rules, the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist. 

2. Check the VIQRC Official Q & A for official rule updates and changes or the VEX Forum for relevant discussion boards.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in this tournament posting

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

5. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

6. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.

 

Qualifying Criteria

Please refer to the REC Library Qualifying Criteria for VIQRC, VRC, and VEX U Events document to review the criteria that both teams and events must meet for qualification into 2024-2025 Event Region Championship events, such as the Ohio State Championship, as well as the World Championship.  Spot allocations for VEX IQ can be found in Appendix A and Appendix D. 

 

Animals

  • The museum does not have facilities for pets as we are unable to accommodate their needs. Pets are not permitted to be in the museum, the Air Park, the Memorial Park, or other areas where memorials are on display. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base policy prohibits leaving pets unattended in vehicles.
  • Only assistance animals are permitted within the museum complex for persons with disabilities. The guest is responsible for the actions and for meeting all needs of the service animal.

Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 11-Mar-2025 - 12-Mar-2025

Venue/Location:
National Museum of the US Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Dayton, Ohio 45433
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

We are working with museum staff to plan our event schedule. Schedule is subject to change.

**TENTATIVE SCHEDULE**

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

9:00 AM   The museum is open to the public.
2:00 PM Team Check-In, Inspections Begins, Skills Open
  Event Meeting
  Qualification Matches, Skills Open

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

9:00 AM   Doors Open
  Qualification Matches, Skills Open
  Lunch Break
  Qualification Matches, Skills Open
  Final Matches (top 10 Alliances)
  Awards

 

 

Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of every event and we acknowledge that these events would be impossible without them. We appreciate those volunteers who are willing to give their time for the benefit of our students!  Volunteers help make events run smoothly and play a critical role in every process, from registration to scoring to judging. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and lunch.

Sign up here to volunteer at this or any of the 2025 VEX Robotics Ohio State Championship events:  COMING SOON!

 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather, we will make every attempt to contact all coaches by email, phone or text, as well as make announcements through social media of any changes of the event or the event schedule. 

 

Refund and Payment Policies

If this event is canceled by the Event Partner, a refund for registration fees paid minus the $5 REC processing fee will be issued to each team. 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend, registration fees will not be refunded. 

Date: 11-Mar-2025 - 12-Mar-2025
National Museum of the US Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Dayton, Ohio 45433
United States

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Webcast

We will be live-streaming this event on the Ohio VEX Robotics State Championship YouTube Channel.    

 

Judging Format

  • Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions 
    • Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents.
    • The notebook submission deadline is TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th at 8:00 PM EST.
  • In Person Team Interviews:
    • Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event.
    •  All teams will have the opportunity to be interviewed at least once.  Some teams may receive second interviews if the Judges need additional information. 

Please refer to the Judge Guide for all judging and Engineering Notebook information, criteria, procedures, rubrics, etc. 

Sponsors

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 2025 Ohio VEX Robotics Competition State Championship. We are always seeking and open to new partnerships and event sponsors are very excited 

Along with the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation, we strive to provide elementary, middle school, and high school age youth with unique opportunities to participate in high-quality and affordable STEM-based competitive robotics programs and competitions using the VEX Robotics platform. These programs serve as a tool for student engagement in STEM, while also developing critical life skills and preparing students to become future problem solvers. 

We rely on the support of our sponsor partners to sustain and expand this culminating event in Ohio each year. We welcome you to join our family of sponsors and partners in any or all of the following ways:

  • Our Sponsors are highly visible and committed partners who support programs, operations, and team growth in their communities and around the world.
  • Our sponsors have the opportunity to provide financial assistance and have their logo proudly displayed on a variety of event signage & print materials. 
  • All of our sponsors have the opportunity to see their employees engage directly with students as volunteers at events.  

There are endless ways that you or your company can help!

If you have any questions about this form, please email Rob Smith at [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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