NSW Middle School State Championships
VIQRC Middle School hosted at Knox Grammar School
- Date
- 10-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-24-8368
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person Invitational
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 30
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Australia
- Standard Registration Opens
- 30-Sep-2024 02:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 4-Nov-2024 02:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 4-Nov-2024 17:00 EST
- Price
- A$220.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to the NSW Middle School State Championship.
To enter this event you must have qualified from an event held in NSW during the 24-25 season.
This event will directly qualify to the VEX Robotics Australian National Championships 24-25 in Sydney, New South Wales.
Due to the size of this event, we request that each team provides a volunteer to assist. Please refer to https://www.sydneyrobotics.com.au/volunteering for more information.
Event Location: The NSW State Championships will be held in the Great Hall of Knox Grammar School.
Schedule: The competition will begin promptly at 9:45AM, and we kindly request all teams to plan their arrival before this time for Check in and Inspection. The event is expected to conclude at approximately 4:30 PM. Please note that these timings are subject to change closer to the event, depending on the final number of teams registered. We will notify you promptly if any schedule adjustments occur.
Please make sure you are well-versed in the Code of Conduct Rules and Student-Centred Policy.
Payment for attending the event will be through a Humantix link provided shortly.
Before attending events this season please ensure you have completed the following:
- Read the Commitment to Coach Excellence.
- Distribute the Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policies to team members & parents.
- Distribute your program’s game manual(s) to team members
- Review the Qualifying Criteria for the 24/25 season.
We hope this general information helps you prepare for the upcoming robotics competition. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as we approach the event date.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 10-Nov-2024
Venue/Location:2 Borambil Street
Wahroonga, 2076
Australia
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
Please note that the following agenda is subject to change based on the number of teams registered. We will notify all participants promptly of any schedule adjustments closer to the event date.
8:00 AM - Doors Open
8:15 AM - Technical Inspection opens
9:00AM Event Meeting
9:45 AM - Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM - Qualification Matches begin
10:00 AM - Skills Field opens
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:30 PM - Qualification Matches resume
3:15 PM - Qualification Matches finish
3:30 PM - Finals Commence
4:30 PM - Awards
5:00 PM - Venue Closes
Please make sure to arrive on time and be prepared for your scheduled matches and activities throughout the day.
Volunteer
We appreciate your support in advance! Volunteering gives you a chance to be a vital part of the competiton, have fun and see the inner workings of a Tournament.
There are no age limits to volunteer, we will make space for everyone.
Without our amazing volunteers, this event is not possible.
Please note, all volunteers will be contacted with training calls and links to handy information before the event.
Volunteer Roles:
- Score kepper Referee: Volunteers will assist in refereeing matches, ensuring fair play, and maintaining game rules adherence.
- Queuing and Inspection: Volunteers will help sign off teams using a checklist, to insure all robots meet the standard build rules. Volunteers will manage team queuing before their matches to maintain the schedual.
- Judging: Volunteers will evaluate team performance, innovation, and design during the competition.
Please note that all volunteer roles will have experienced leaders who will guide and support them throughout their duties.
Volunteer Submission: If your team is willing to provide volunteers for the event, please submit the online form at: https://www.sydneyrobotics.com.au/volunteering. Kevin Li from Sydney Robotics Academy will coordinate the volunteer assignments and provide further instructions.
We greatly appreciate your team's support and willingness to contribute to the success of the robotics competition. Your volunteers will play a crucial role in ensuring a fair, organized, and enjoyable experience for all participants. Thank you for your dedication and assistance!
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the case of Emergency or Bad weather, this event will be cancelled.
Refund and Payment Policies
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Refunds are not available.
Judging Format
Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Digital notebooks are due no later than 9pm Friday the 8th of November.