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UAE VEX IQ Robotics Competition Rapid Relay Regional Event

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Date
2-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-9719
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
32
Spots Open
9
Event Region
United Arab Emirates
Standard Registration Opens
17-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
31-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
24-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to UAE VEX IQ Robotics Competition, Rapid Relay 2024 - 2025!

The VEX IQ Robotics Qualification Competition 2024 – 2025, Khorfakkan Youth Center, will be held on Sunday, February 2, 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.

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.
  8. Remember that safety comes first; please only bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as the venue is a very tight fit.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: No

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 2-Feb-2025

Venue/Location:
مركز ناشئة خورفكان
Khor Fakkan, 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 are 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 2, 2025

09:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

09:30 am Robot Inspection Opens

11:45 am Drivers Meeting

12:00 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 1)

01:30 pm – 02:00 pm Lunch 

02:15 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 2)

04:15 pm Qualification Ends

04:30 pm Alliance Selection

04:45 pm Finals Matches 

05:45 pm Awards and closing

Volunteer

The UAE VEX IQ Robotics Competition Rapid Relay Qualification Event, which will be held on February 9, 2025, at Khorfakkan Youth Center, is fully volunteer-run. 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. Lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers.

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

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

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

Date: 2-Feb-2025
مركز ناشئة خورفكان
Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates

Travel Info

https://maps.app.goo.gl/1GAMUG4reGtspb5Q7

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.