Michigan ES VEX IQ Robotics Competition State Championship
VEX IQ Robotics Competition Elementary School
- Date
- 7-Mar-2025 - 8-Mar-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-24-7287
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 48
- Spots Open
- 48
- Event Region
- Michigan
- Standard Registration Opens
- 4-Nov-2024 16:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 3-Mar-2025 16:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 21-Feb-2025 16:00 EST
- Price
- $175.00
100% of total capacity is reserved
for Michigan.
48 remaining spots
are reserved for Michigan.
General Info
Welcome to the Full-Volume Elementary School Michigan State Championship
Robot Skills
Robot skills will be available the evening before the main event. Please see the agenda for details.
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
You will need to have a link to your digital engeneering notebook attached to your team in your robotevents account 1 week prior to the event
Lunch and Concessions
Pre-orders will be available on the day of the event, and we'll have on-site concessions, too. "Bring your own" is fine, too...but please observe MCCC regulation for consuming food/drink in the gym. There is a large lobby area available for lunch.
Elimination Matches
Up to 32 teams will participate in elimination matches. All elimination matches will be best of 1
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: https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game
- 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 V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the VIQRC Inspection Checklist
- Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
- Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com
- Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
- Goggles/Safety Glasses
- 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
- Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101
- Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
- Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Guide to Judging. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
- 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.
- Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your 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
Mike Mohn
3547/MCCC Team Virus VEX Robotics
Mentor, Event organizer
Jeff Demaray
https://www.facebook.com/vexteamvirus
E mail [email protected]
Grade Level: Elementary
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-Mar-2025 - 8-Mar-2025
Venue/Location:1555 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, Michigan 48161
United States
Contact the Event Partner
You must login to contact this Event PartnerCode 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
| ES VIQC MI State Championship Schedule 3/7/2024 | |
| Time | Activity |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Really-Early Bird Arrival (for skills) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Inspection (for skills) |
| 7:00 p.m.. | Skills fields open |
| 10:00 p.m. | Venue closes |
|
ES VIQC MI State Championship Schedule 3/8/2024 |
|
| Time | Activity |
| 8:00 a.m. | Early Bird Arrival/Inspection |
| 8:00 a.m. | Inspection |
| 9:30 a.m. | Driver's meeting |
| 9:45 a.m. | Opening Ceremonies |
| 10:00 a.m. | Qualifiers/Skills start |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch/No Skills |
| 1:00 p.m. | Qualifiers/Skills resume |
| 3:30 p.m. | Eliminations/Round of 16 |
| 4:30 p.m. | Awards and home |
Volunteer
email: [email protected]
if you wish to volunteer.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If weather, a local emergency, or enhanced coronavirus restrictions cause us to cancel or modify the scheule for this event, all teams will be notified vie email.
Refund and Payment Policies
Refunds will be available due in event of cancellation. Any other causes will be on a case by case basis.
Health and Safety Policies
All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. Event Partners will assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.
Currently there are no mandatory restrictions.
Date: 7-Mar-2025 - 8-Mar-2025
Monroe County Community College1555 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, Michigan 48161
United States
Travel Info
Quality Inn and Suites is providing a block of room at a discounted rate. Here is their information and discount link:
Partner: Quality Inn and Suites - Monroe
We are delighted to submit our proposal to host teams for the Vex Robotics State Championship March 1st - 2nd. Below are the details of our rooms and amenities, as requested. Attached you will also find our proposal pamphlet, and we would be more than happy to give you a walking tour of the property at your convenience, as well.
Guest rooms: Our hotel features 161 rooms including single king beds $74.99, doubles $79.99, suites with a pull-out sofa $79.99, and apartment suites with a kitchen $149.99. (Plus applicable taxes)
Transportation: Hotel is approximately 7 miles from the venue.
Meeting Space/Amenities: 9ft deep indoor heated pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, on-site coin laundry, ATM, free parking, meeting room & banquet hall (booked seperately).
Catering: Complimentary hot breakfast with 70+ seat dining area. Serving eggs, sausage links, biscuits with gravy, waffles, muffins, toast, bagels, cereal, oatmeal, apples, juice, coffee, milk, and tea.
Here is the link participants can begin using to book rooms in the room block (you can change from two nights to one night, as needed, by adjusting the dates): https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/HB91V1
Currently blocked 25 Doubles, 10 Kings, and 7 Suites.
Listed below are some additional hotels within 15 minutes of the venue.
Hampton INN
1565 North Dixie Highway Monroe MI 48162
TownePlace Suites Monroe
1440 North Dixie Highway Monroe MI 48162
Holiday Inn Express
1687 North Dixie Highway Monroe MI 48162
Webcast
youtube channel: vexvirus3547
Judging Format
At the State of Michigan VEX IQ Championship, we will have In-Person Team Interviews. The Engeneering notebooks will be judged remotely the week prior to the event. Be sure you have a link to your Digital Engeneering notebook linked in your robot events account.
Lunch Pre-order
Details coming soon!
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.