8th Annual Caddo Mills Tournament
Blended VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Date
- 7-Dec-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-24-8622
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 36
- Spots Open
- 6
- Event Region
- Texas - Region 2
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 11-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 26-Oct-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 has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Thank you for registering for the 8th Annual Caddo Mills VIQRC Tournament will be held in the Caddo Mills High School Cafeteria on December 7, 2024.
This is a Mixed Grade Level event in Texas Region 2.
Doors will open at 7:45 AM. While we will do as much preparation for the event the day before, there are always last-minute items to attend to, so please plan to enter the venue at 7:45 am.
Before the day of the tournament, email is the best contact method as we are educators who work with students all day. On tournament day, please get in touch with Orion Casper via the provided cell number.
Tournament Information:
Three game fields; One Skills field; and space for three practice fields will be available as teams can provide them. Please contact the Event Partner if you would like to provide practice fields.
Lunch:
Extensive concessions will be available.
Pizza Lunch is available for preorder. Pizza must be paid for in cash on the day of the event.
More information will be provided before the event.
How to prepare for the competition.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.
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.
Robot
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming USB cable
Power strip
Laptop computer
Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and
Excellence Awards)
Banners and other decorations for your team pit.
5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament.
6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
7. Prepare for your interviews with the judges. 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 the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.
Payment:
Teams must have a status of "Paid" or "PO Processing" by February 28, 2025. Teams that have not submitted payment by then, will be moved to the Waitlist.
Orion Casper-Caddo Mills High School Fox Robotics
Grade Level: Blended
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: No
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-Dec-2024
Venue/Location:3049 Farm to Market 36
Caddo Mills, Texas 75135
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
7:45 am Team Load In-Pit Area & Registration Open
8:00 am Inspection Open/ Skills Challenge Rounds Begin
8:45 am Team/Driver Meeting
9:00 am Qualifying Rounds Begin
Noon Lunch Break
1:00 Matches & Skills Resume
2:00 Skills End
2:30 Qualifications End
3:00 Teamwork Finals Matches & Awards
4:00 Venue Closes
Any changes to this agenda will be emailed to the coaches as soon as possible.
Volunteer
Volunteers are what make VEX events happen.
Contact Orion Casper at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
Volunteers receive lunch at the event.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If the tournament is canceled due to Emergency/Bad Weather and not reschduled refunds will be issued.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event, refunds will be given. (minus $5.00 for RECF)
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend, refunds will not be given.
Date: 7-Dec-2024
Caddo Mills High School3049 Farm to Market 36
Caddo Mills, Texas 75135
United States
Travel Info
Caddo Mills High School is located at 3049 S. FM 36, Caddo Mills, TX 75135.
More details will be sent to participating teams before the tournament.
Webcast
At this time, the event will not be streamed.
Judging Format
All In-Person Judging - The Team Pit 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.