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Minto Last Chance

VEX IQ Robotics competition. Blended MS/ELEM.

Date
15-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-8782
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
North Dakota
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Standard Registration Opens
21-Oct-2024 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
12-Feb-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
3-Feb-2025 16:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.

General Info

Minto Last Chance

This will be the last chance for ND VEX IQ teams to increase their skills scores and earn qualfing spots to the two ND state IQ champtionships.

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.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. Breakfast items will be available. Lunch specials will be announced. 

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: Current Game Webpage

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week 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 IQ 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

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  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. 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 in English or Spanish is given here: VEX Consent Form


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 15-Feb-2025

Venue/Location:
Minto High School
200 4th Street
Minto, North Dakota 58261
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

 

*UPDATE*

8:30

Doors Open & Inspection Begins

9:30

Inspection Ends

9:45

Meeting for teams

10:00

Qualification Rounds Begin

12-12:30

Lunch

12:30-2:30

Qualification Rounds

2:45

Finals

3:00

Finals Awards & Closing

 

Teams MUST be checked-in by 9:30am, as the Match Schedule will be run at that time and CANNOT be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.

 

Volunteer

Send me an email at [email protected] if you are interested in helping at this event. 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather or an emergency an email will be sent out and the notice of cancellation will be put on the event page. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event, the fee will roll over to a future event. 

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend, there will be no refunds. 

 

Judging Format

 

  • No Judging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

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