General Info

NORTH DAKOTA ELEMENTARY VEX IQ STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

General Info

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.

Qualification

Teams will be sent an invite through Robot Events as they qualify throughout the season. Additional teams will only be added through the waitlist after all qualified teams have had a chance to register and on a first come first serve basis.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

There will be a limited concession stand available. It will be cash only. There will be an area of tables and chairs in the main hallway where spectators and participants can eat. 

Finals Matches

20 teams will participate in finals matches.

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

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)

   • Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101 a Primer for parents.

5. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

6. 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.

7. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

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 are given here: VEX Consent Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)

Grade Level: Elementary & Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: No

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging