Tucker HS VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Middle and High School Teams
- Date
- 26-Oct-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-24-7325
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 40
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Georgia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 27-Aug-2024 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 14-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 11-Oct-2024 17:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 11-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Price
- $100.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
General Info
COMPETITION PREPARATION
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
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
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and
- Excellence Awards )
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit
- Giveaways if you have them
5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament.
6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are 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 don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others
nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee
training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found here.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here.
PARTICIPATION AND CONSENT FORM
All participants are expected to complete the participant release form . (also available in Spanish) Once per season covers all events.
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: In-Person judging
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Eligible Teams:
Event Dates & Locations
Date: Saturday, 10/26/2024
Venue/Location: Tucker High School Cafeteria, 5036 Lavista Road, Tucker, Georgia 30084, United States
Use the bus lane entrance off Chamblee-Tucker Rd for easy access to parking near the Cafeteria.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 26-Oct-2024
Venue/Location:5036 Lavista Road
Tucker, Georgia 30084
United States
Contact Information
You must login to contact this Event PartnerCode 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
Tucker VRC High School Tournament - Saturday, 10/26/2024
7:30 am: Pit Area Opens. Practice field available. Robot inspection
7:30 - 8:30 am: Team check-in & Registration
7:30 - 9:00 am: Robot Inspection & practice
9:00 - 9:15 am: Driver meeting
9:15 - 9:30 am: Opening Ceremonies
9:30 - 12:00 pm: Qualifying Rounds
9:30 am - 2:30 pm: Team Interviews
12:00 1:00 pm: Lunch Break & Skills Challenge
1:00 - 2:30 pm: Qualifying Rounds Continue
2:30 - 3:00 pm: Alliance Selection Process
3:00 - 4:30 pm: Elimination Rounds
4:30 - 5:00 pm: Awards & Closing Ceremony
5:00 pm: Pit Area and Venue Closes
Volunteer
Tucker High School is proud to host the Tucker VRC tournament again this year. We can always use your assistance in serving in the following roles:
Friday, 10/25/2024
- Tournament Setup
Saturday, 10/26/2024
- Judges
- Score Keeper
- Field Resetters
- Concessions
Saturday, 10/26/2024
- Tournament Breakdown
For additional information about volunteer opportunities, please contact one of the following:
Bryant Ubaka-Blackmoore, Advisor/Coach
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 678-874-3787
Stacey L. Williams
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 678-874-3829
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
This tournament may be canceled if inclement weather conditions could endanger students, coaches, mentors, parents, and volunteers. Teams will be notified as early as possible in advance of the cancellation. If this tournament is canceled due to inclement weather, we reschedule the tournament and any unplayed matches on a later date.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Each team will be rescheduled for the new date. If a team is unable to attend the tournament on the NEW date, we will refund their registration fees.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
- They must notify the event organizer in writing ASAP.
- If the Coach/Mentor/Team withdraws from the tournament at least two weeks prior to the tournament, they will receive a refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee.
- Any Coach/Mentor/Team that withdraws within two weeks of the tournament date will receive NO refund.
Judging Format
All In-Person Judging: Engineering Notebooks will be judged and Team Interviews will be conducted in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.
Waitlist
6 teams are on the waitlist for this event.