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VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024-2025: Rapid Relay

Date
25-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-9092
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
20
Spots Open
2
Event Region
Texas - Region 5
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
25-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
14-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
18-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
18-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$90.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be fast-paced and exciting! All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are the steps to ensure you're ready:  

Preparation:

  1. Review rules & checklist (1 week before): www.roboticseducation.org/VEXS IQ Challenge (VEX IQ Event Documents)
  2. Check VEX IQ forums for rule updates.
  3. Read tournament information on RobotEvents.com.

Packing:

(Day before departure):

  • Spare parts & tools
  • Batteries and chargers
  • Programming cable
  • Power strip
  • Laptop computer
  • Engineering notebook (submit online)  
  • Team pit decorations (optional)

Additional Resources:

  • Read "101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament" in VEX liabrary
  • Review award descriptions and criteria for the tournament.
  • Prep for judge interviews (check awards tab for details).

Safety:

  • Priority! No unsafe tools or actions creating sparks (venue has limited space).

Robot Troubleshooting:

  • Read the Robot troubleshooting guide.

Consent Form:

  • Complete and submit online before check-in (team leaders collect for all members).

Location: Legacy Christian Academy, 5000 Academy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034 (please entre from south gym entrance)

Grade Level: Region 5 middle school only

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging and remote engineer notebook (submission deadline is 1 week before the tournament JAN 18 2025)

Lunch : please bring your own lunch or order delivery. 


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 25-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
Legacy Christian Academy
5000 Academy Drive
Frisco, Texas 75034
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

Event Schedule

  • 8:00AM: Volunteers and Judges check-in
  • 8:30 AM: Doors Open/Team Check-in
  • 9:00 AM: Robot Inspections
  • 9:30 AM: Opening Ceremony & Driver Meeting
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
    • Robot & Programming Skills Challenges
    • Qualification Matches 
  • 12:00 - 12:30 PM: Lunch
  • 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM: Qualification Matches continue (Skills Challenges end with qualification matches)
  • 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Playoffs
  • 2:30PM Awards Ceremony
  • 3:30 PM: Building Closes

     

Volunteer

Contact Event partner Lisa Q

[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather, teams will be contacted and tournament will be cancelled.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be issued in the event that the event has to be cancelled or rescheduled or special circumstances arise. Deadline for refund will be one full week before event date.

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No Refund will be offered

 

 

Health and Safety Policies

Important Safety Guidelines

Please adhere to the following safety guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all participants:

  1. Robot Safety:

    • Ensure your robot is structurally sound and free of any sharp edges or loose parts.
    • Always use caution when handling batteries and chargers.
    • Follow all safety guidelines provided in the VEX IQ Robotics Competition Manual.

  2. Personal Safety:

    • Wear closed-toe shoes at all times.
    • Be mindful of your surroundings and avoid running.
    • Use caution when bending or lifting heavy objects.
    • Follow all instructions from event staff and volunteers.

  3. Emergency Procedures:

    • In case of an emergency, notify the nearest event staff member or volunteer immediately.
    • Be aware of the location of the nearest emergency exits.
    • Follow any evacuation procedures as directed by event staff.

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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.