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La Canada Rapid Relay Tournament #2

VEX IQ Robotics Competition : Blended ES/MS

Date
18-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-7571
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
40
Spots Open
50%+
Event Region
California - South
Max Registrations per Organization
5
Early-Bird Registration Opens
16-Sep-2024 20:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
7-Dec-2024 20:00 EST
Registration Deadline
11-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
4-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$180.00

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General Info

Welcome to the beautiful city of La Cañada Flintridge for this exciting Blended Tournament on January 18! We're thrilled to have both Elementary and Middle School teams on board.

Location: La Cañada Presbyterian Church

                626 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

We will provide 2 fields for Teamwork Qualifying matches, 1 field for Skills matches and field for Practice. Teams are welcome to bring their own practice field if they wish, but the space is limited. 

We provide all remote judging, so please submit the engineering notebook digitally via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. The initial interview will be conducted online two weeks before the tournament date. Teams will be contacted to select a convenient time for this remote interview. 

Lunch will not be provided at this tournament, but there are plenty of nearby restaurants. Please plan your lunch accordingly to ensure your team is prepared and on time for the afternoon qualifying matches.

Before leaving, please check your personal belongings to avoid any loss.

 

Note: Teams must submit payment at least two weeks before the event. Any teams that have not paid by this deadline may be removed at the event partner's discretion to make room for teams on the wait list.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Interviews & Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 18-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
La Cañada Presbyterian Church
626 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, California 91011
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

  • 7:30 AM: Volunteers Check-in
  • 8:00 - 8:45 AM: Team Check-in & Inspection
  • 9:00 - 9:15 AM: Drivers Meeting
  • 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Tournament Qualifying Matches
  • 12:15 - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
  • 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Tournament Qualifying Matches (continued) 
  • 3:15 - 4:15 PM: Finals & Awards
  • 4:30 PM: Event Concludes

Skills matches will be available during the qualification matches period (Closed During Lunch).

Volunteer

Thank you for being interested in volunteering, all positions are needed, and high school students are welcome. Please reach out to [email protected].

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

For event day information concerning weather updates, delays, or cancellations, we kindly ask you to refer to the event page for the latest updates. Additionally, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Vicky Wu at 626-321-5612 or [email protected]. In the unlikely event that the planned schedule is affected, rest assured that we will promptly notify you via email.

Moreover, we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, particularly regarding inclement weather. If, due to adverse weather conditions, schools are closed in your district, and travel to the event is not possible, we will be happy to offer refunds or rainchecks to ensure fairness and accommodate all participants. Your safety and convenience are of utmost importance to us, and we strive to make the best arrangements in such situations.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to providing you with a fantastic and enjoyable event experience.

Refund and Payment Policies

1. Event Partner Cancellation

  • If the Event Partner cancels the event, registration fees will be fully refundable. We will process refunds promptly and notify you via email once the refund has been issued.

2. Coach/Mentor Withdrawal

  • Cancellation Over 2 Weeks Before the Event:

    • If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend, a full refund of the registration fees will be provided, as long as the cancellation is submitted more than 2 weeks prior to the tournament date.
  • Cancellation Within 2 Weeks of the Event:
    • If a cancellation is submitted within 2 weeks of the tournament date, the registration fees are non-refundable.

Judging Format

 

  •  All Remote Judging - The Initial Team Interviews will be conducted remotely, and Engineering Notebooks will be submitted to judges digitally via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents.  Initial Interviews and Notebook submission deadlines may be scheduled ahead of the event date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

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