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Long Drain School Rapid Relay Blended Qualifier

(Canceled)
Date
23-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-7982
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
24
Event Region
West Virginia
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
18-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
22-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
22-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Price
$55.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has been canceled.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

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 the day of this event for judging.

Concessions

We will have a concession stand open in our cafeteria for various snack and drink purchases provided by the Long Drain School TSA. 

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

  1. Review the rules and run through the game manual 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 Rapid Relay 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 on robotevents.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/iPad

    • USBC cords

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

  5. Be sure to read VEX 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 the Judge'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 is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 23-Nov-2024

Venue/Location:
Long Drain School
3538 Long Drain Road
Metz, West Virginia 26585
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

Agenda - Subject to Change

7:30-9:00-Teams Arrive

Teams arrive using the front main entrance of the school. 

8:00-10:00- Inspection and skills are open as soon as teams arrive.  Teams can run skills on the competition field(s) until opening ceremonies.

10:00- (approximately) Welcome remarks and drivers meeting.

10:15- Qualification matches begin

1:00- Lunch. Continue Skills on competition field(s) if needed.

2:00- Elimination matches begin

3:30 - Awards

4:00- Clean-up and departure

Schedule is subject to change

Volunteer

Please contact Ted Sumner if you wish to volunteer:

[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

All reasonable efforts will be made to inform teams of any cancellations due to inclement weather. Refunds will be given in event of cancellation.

Please contact me if weather is a concern and please monitor the event status on RobotEvents.com Cancellations will be posted there.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Full Refund

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

No refund can be givem
Date: 23-Nov-2024
Long Drain School
3538 Long Drain Road
Metz, West Virginia 26585
United States

Travel Info

Long Drain School

3538 Long Drain Rd

Metz, West Virginia 26585

 

The school is not in the town of Metz. We are located outside of Hundred. 

Webcast

Event will be livestreamed on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/wvrobot.

Judging Format

Fairmont State University will be at our event. 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

4 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

Please login to add or remove teams from the waiting list.