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Abu Dhabi VEX IQ Robotics Competition, Rapid Relay

Hosted by: American Community School Abu Dhabi

Date
16-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-9696
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
12
Event Region
United Arab Emirates
Standard Registration Opens
10-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
12-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
26-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to Abu Dhabi VEX IQ Robotics Competition Rapid Relay 2024 - 2025!

The Abu Dhabi VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024 – 2025, American Community School, will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025.  Participants this year will design robots for the Rapid Relay Game; details can be found here:  https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game

This event is open to the UAE VEX IQ Robotics Competition teams, registered for the 2024 – 2025 season who have been supported by thr Northrop Grumman Foundation. If you are not one of these teams then you may be removed from the event.

 

PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ACCESS ON THE DAY

The American Community school is located on Saadiyat Island near NYU Abu Dhabi.  Visitors can enter at Gate 1 and will be required to leave ID in exchange for a visitor’s badge.  Parking is available in the lot accessible via Gate 1.

 

Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver and 3 Max Programming attempts per team. 

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event! All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are ready:

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition, as there is ample time for adjustments.  The inspection checklist can be found here:
    https://viqrc-kb.recf.org/hc/en-us/articles/9756699624599-VEX-IQ-Robotics-Competition-Robot-Inspection-Checklist
  2. Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here: https://link.vex.com/docs/24-25/viqrc-rapid-relay/GameManual
  3. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. https://www.robotevents.com/VIQRC/2024-2025/QA
  4. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com
  5. Pack for the event the day before your departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
    1. Spare parts & tools
    2. Batteries and chargers
    3. Programming cable
    4. Power strip
    5. Laptop computer
    6. Engineering notebook.
  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards 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.

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Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 16-Feb-2025

Venue/Location:
American Community School of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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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

Tentative Agenda – Subject to Change

IMPORTANT! If you will be late, call the Event Manager on the day of the event. If your team is not there to check in on time and no communication has been made, the match schedule will be run without your team, and they cannot compete.

 

VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Sunday, February 16, 2025

08:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

08:30 am Robot Inspection Opens

09:30 am Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)

10:30 pm Inspection Closes.

10:45 am Drivers Meeting

11:15 am Teamwork Challenge Matches

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch Break

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Teamwork Challenge Matches

2:15 pm  Finals Matches

03:00 pm Awards and closing.

Volunteer

The Abu Dhabi VEX IQ Robotics Competition, American Community School, is a fully volunteer-run event. The United Arab Emirates is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.

Experience is optional for many volunteering positions. Some positions can be split between two adults for a morning and afternoon shift. Depending on the role, you can volunteer for a whole day. 

Visit the REC Foundation website at www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials:

  • Judges
  • Referees/Scorekeepers
  • Inspectors
  • Emcees
  • TM Operators
  • Queuing
  • Team Check-in
  • Volunteer Check-in
  • Field Reset
  • Setup crew
  • Breakdown crew

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Emergency

Teams will need to use their best judgment on safe travel and follow the authority’s guidance on travel in extreme weather conditions.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refund

The event is free of charge. No Refund is required.

Judging Format

No Judging