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Allendale Robotics VEX V5 Robotics Competition High Stakes

Middle School Only Region 4 Qualifier

Date
14-Dec-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-24-6327
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
7-Oct-2024 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
2-Nov-2024 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
11-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
Price
$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Thank you so much for choosing to compete in our 4th annual MS VEX V5 Tournament hosted by Allendale Robotics!  

Location:  This tournament is being held in the Allendale Middle School

Teams will participate in qualification matches, skills events, judging in the pits, and elimination matches if qualified. 

Pit tables will be provided with power.

Lunch and Concessions

  • Concessions will be available all day long. There will be coffee, hot chocolate and donuts in the morning. There will be water, soda, candy and snacks thru out the day. 
  • A lunch ticket will be available for purchase, which includes 2 pieces of pizza, snack and drink. 

Engineering notebooks/Interviews

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

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.

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 High Stakes V5RC 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

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

  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: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Dec-2024

Venue/Location:
Allendale Middle School
7161 Pleasant View Court
Allendale Charter Township, Michigan 49401
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

All times subject to change.

  • 7:30am Doors Open / Robot Check-in and Inspection Begins
  • 8:30am Robot Inspection/Skills Concludes
  • 8:30am Drivers Meeting (Main Gym)
  • 8:45am Opening Ceremonies (Main Gym)
  • 9:00am Qualifying/Skills Rounds Begin
  • 9:00am Technical Judging Begins
  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm - Lunch
  • 2:00pm Qualifying Rounds/Skills/Judging Conclude
  • 2:15pm Alliance Selection
  • 2:30pm Eliminations Begin
  • 3:30pm Awards

Volunteer

Please use our Sign-Up for volunteering to help at the event. Link coming soon

We will especially need referees or judges.

If you have volunteer questions, please contact Chad at [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the official event page on Robotevents.com where we will post updates about the event status as needed. Feel free to call Chad at 616-836-2938

Refund and Payment Policies

All requests for refunds must be made 2 weeks prior to the event. Refunds, if approved, will be processed within 2 months following the event.

Event payments are expected when you register for the event and must be completed (showing PAID) a min of 2 weeks prior to the event date. Unpaid teams will be removed from the event to allow teams on my wait list to register. Please contact Chad Potinsky ([email protected]) if there are special considerations that need to be made.
Date: 14-Dec-2024
Allendale Middle School
7161 Pleasant View Court
Allendale Charter Township, Michigan 49401
United States

Travel Info

Map and Directions

Allendale Middle School

7161 Pleasant View Court

Allendale, MI 49401

 

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zmpFI

 

Parking and Entrance Instructions

 

  • Parking is available on the East side of the Middle School with overflow parking across the street at the athletic fields and, for extreme overflow, at the Elementary schools.

  • A larger lot is available on the North side of the Middle School for Buses and Trailers.

  • The Main Entrance for Robots, Teams, Spectators, and visitors is on the East side of the building.  Inside the door the hallway will go alongside the Multi-Purpose Room (AKA Pits) and the Gym.

  • Note: There are No Parking zones next to the building needed for Emergency Services.  

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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.