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SMC Western Wisconsin VEX V5 Robotics Competition

Blended MS/HS

Date
11-Jan-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-24-5684
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
10
Event Region
Wisconsin
Max Registrations per Organization
12
Early-Bird Registration Opens
9-Sep-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
30-Nov-2024 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
8-Jan-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
30-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
Price
$80.00

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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.

Engineering notebooks

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

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available.

Elimination Matches

Up to 36 teams will participate in elimination matches.  All elimination matches will be best of 1

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: Current Game Webpage

  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 V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 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.

    • Goggles/Safety Glasses

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 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 is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 11-Jan-2025

Venue/Location:
Somerset Senior High
645 Sunrise Drive
Somerset, Wisconsin 54025
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

7:45am  Doors Open

8:00am  Registration and Inspection Begin 

8:30 Skills opens ( After robot passes inspection)

9:45am  Drivers and Coaches Meeting

10:00am  Opening Ceremony

10:10am -12:00pm  Qualification Rounds

12:00pm - 12:30 Lunch Break (Skills stays open)

12:30am -2:30pm  Qualification Rounds ( Skills closes after last qualifying match)

3:00pm - 4:45pm  Elimination and Final Rounds

4:45pm    Awards Ceremony

Volunteer

If you are willing to help please contact Eric Olson at 651-308-0140

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the event on Robotevents.com where we will post updates about the event status as needed.  Please feel free to contact me by phone if you are going to be late to the event (651) 308-0140. Coaches make sure I have your correct cell phone number.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refunds will not be given for team that have registered for tournament unless replacement team can be found.  If a replacment team is found or if the event is cancelled, the affected paid teams will receive refunds but will forfeit a $5.00 processing fee.  

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitlist

2 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

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