(Middle) MCS @ SSMS "Inside Out Robotics" : VEX IQ Robotics Competition Middle School Only : Robot Events

(Middle) MCS @ SSMS "Inside Out Robotics"

VEX IQ Robotics Competition Middle School Only

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This event currently has no spaces available.

General Info

Please check the website as the event date approaches for updates to the event.

Please be flexible as our agenda is tentative and subject to change. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Theme: The theme for this event is "Inside Out Robotics". Decorate your pit area and dress the part, and you may just win a prize for Best Dressed or Best Decorations!!

Volunteers: Please consider volunteering at our event by clicking HERE. You are welcome to share this link with parents, family and friends.

Concessions: Concessions will be available.

Consent Forms: All participants must have a Participant Release Form on file. It is the responsibility of the Team’s Primary Contact to make sure this occurs. A link to the instructions on how to submit a Participant Release Form is found HERE.

Digital Notebook: A digital Engineering Notebook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted to qualify for the Excellence Award and Design Award. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Notebooks must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation RSM. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.

Inspection: Inspection is scheduled first thing in the morning. All teams must pass inspection to be allowed to compete in either skills or qualification matches. Please be prepared and ensure that your robot will pass inspection BEFORE the competition by reviewing the INSPECTION CHECKLIST .

Interviews: All teams will be interviewed in-person at the event. Judges will come to interview teams in the morning prior to qualification matches and will leave a note at your table if they miss you. Please leave a representative at your pit area at all times so they can come get you when the judges are ready for your team.

Tournament: Teams should carefully review the GAME MANUAL. Know the rules!!

Payment is due two weeks after a team is registered or immediately if after October 18 unless other arrangements are made with the EP. All teams not paid after two weeks of registration will be moved to the waitlist and may be added back in, IF there is still room on the roster. If your registration payment process takes longer than two week, clear communication will keep teams from being moved to the Waitlist.

If you have any questions or issues prior to the day of the event, please feel free to contact Jennifer Richardson by email at [email protected] or by phone at 601.259.4381.

Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 9-Nov-2024

Venue/Location:

Shirley Simmons Middle school
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, Mississippi 39046
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

Friday, November 1

Notebooks Due at 5:00 pm

Monday, November 4

Judge's Training 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Friday, November 7

Event Setup 3:30 - 6:30 pm

Saturday, November 8

8:00 am--Doors open
8:30 am--Inspection & skills begin
10:40 am--Team meeting
11:00 am--Qualification matches begin
12:00 pm--Lunch break
12:45 pm--Qualification matches resume
2:45 pm--Finals begin
3:15 pm--Awards

Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of our competitions and are greatly appreciated!! If you would be willing to volunteer, please sign up HERE. There is no experience necessary for most positions, and we will train you. AND we will provide lunch, snacks and drinks for you on competition day.

Want to find out more about volunteer roles and expectations? Visit the REC Foundation Knowledge Base at REC Foundation > Volunteers to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If weather, a local emergency, or restrictions cause us to cancel or modify the scheule for this event, all teams will be notified via email.

Refund and Payment Policies

Payment is due two weeks after a team is registered or immediately if after October 1 unless other arrangements are made with the EP. All teams not paid after two weeks of registration will be moved to the waitlist and may be added back in, IF there is still room on the roster. If your registration payment process takes longer than two week, clear communication will keep teams from being moved to the Waitlist.

***Due to the financial commitment on the part of the event partner, no refunds will be possible. Thank you for your understanding.

Date: 9-Nov-2024

Shirley Simmons Middle school
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, Mississippi 39046
United States

Travel Info

Hotel Recommendations

Hilton Garden Inn Madison
320 New Mannsdale Road, Madison, MS 39110
(601) 420-0442
Courtyard by Marriott Madison
601 Baptist Drive, Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-8810

Restaurant Recommendations

Angelos BBQ, Pizza & Italian
134 Weisenberger Road, Madison, MS 39110
(601) 898-1070
Johnny's Pizza House
272 Calhoun Station Parkway, Madison, MS 39110
(769) 567-2557
Wayback Burgers
1091 Gluckstadt Road, Madison, MS 39110
(601) 790-7544
Twisted Turnip
166 Calhoun Station Parkway, Madison, MS 39110
(769) 567-2832

Webcast

We are exploring the option of a livestream. Link will be posted here if it becomes an option.

Judging Format

In Person Team Interviews
Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event in the pit area in the morning during the skills competition.

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions
A digital Engineering Notebook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted to qualify for the Excellence Award and Design Award. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Notebooks must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation EEM. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.

Code of Conduct Reporting Tools

Team Swapping Policy

Guide to Judging

Code of Conduct VIQRC

Partcipant Release Form

Attending a VIQRC Tournament

Student Centered Policy VIQRC