General Info

This will be an IQ, in-person tournament.  

1.  Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. 

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: Middle School Only.

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Digital Notebooks and In-Person Interviews

Eligible Teams:

Event Dates & Locations
Date: Februrary 22nd, 2025

Venue/Location:

Patrick F. Taylor Hall

College of Engineering, LSU

3304 S. Quad Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Contact Information
Primary Contact Summer Dann
Title: Director of the Capital Area STEM Network Center
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 225-939-6078

Secondary Contact: Kim Kaufman

Email [email protected]

Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: No

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks