LSUA FRIDAY THE 13TH TOURNAMENT
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Date
- 13-Dec-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-24-8637
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 40
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Louisiana
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 11-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 9-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 9-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
- Price
- $40.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
General Info
This will be an IQ, in-person tournament. Most of our university students will not be on campus at this time, so we will have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy 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.
Goggles/Safety Glasses
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming 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
Giveaways if you have them
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. Prep 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.
All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Eligible Teams:
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 13-December 2024
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 13-Dec-2024
Venue/Location:8100 U.S. 71
Alexandria, Louisiana 71302
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
8:00 am Team Load In - Pit Area, Registration,
8:30 am Inspections, & Skills Open
9:00 am Team Check-in & Inspection Deadline
9:15 am Team/Driver Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Qualifying Matches
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 - 3:00 pm Qualifying Matches
3:00-3:30 pm Alliance Selection
3:30 – 5:00 pm Teamwork Finals & Awards
Volunteer
Volunteers are what make VEX events happen. Our biggest need for each event are judges, and no experience is needed. Volunteers receive t-shirt, lunch, and snacks throughout the day.
Please contact [email protected] if you would to volunteer.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
All cancellations will be communicated through email or LSUA Robotics on Facebook. Please check your email the day before and the morning of the tournament (before leaving).
Unfortunately, there will be no make-up in case of weather cancellations.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
There will be no refunds unless the entire tournament is cancelled.
Webcast
All LSUA Robotics events will be webcast on Facebook through either LSUA Continuing Education or LSUA Technovation.
Judging Format
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.