VEX-A-Mania---4th Annual Warrior Challenge
Blended VEX V5 Robotics Competition MS/HS
- Date
- 7-Dec-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-24-7702
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 36
- Spots Open
- 6
- Event Region
- Wisconsin
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 12
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 16-Sep-2024 16:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 26-Oct-2024 16:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 4-Dec-2024 16:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 25-Nov-2024 16:00 EST
- Price
- $80.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
We are excited that you are interested in attending the 4th Annual Warrior VEX V5RC Challenge. This tourament is open to both high school and middle school VEX V5RC team competing in the 24-25 game "High Stakes".
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 upon arrival at this event for judging. This will be handed in at the check-in table upon arrival to the event.
Lunch and Concessions
Please support our concession stand at the event. There will be a 45 minute lunch break during the event.
Elimination Matches
Number of elimination alliances (16-23 teams = 8 alliances in finals, 24-31 teams =12 alliances in finals, 32+ teams = 16 alliances in finals)
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
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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
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Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
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Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com
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Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
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Goggles/Safety Glasses
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Spare parts & tools
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Batteries and chargers
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Power strip and extension cord
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Laptop computer
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Programming cable
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Engineering notebook (Required for most judged awards)
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Banners and other decorations for your team pit table
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Giveaways if you have them
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Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.
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Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
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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.
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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.
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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)
Upon Arrivial at the Tournament:
The doors will open starting at 7:45 am. Teams should park on the west side of Rice Lake High School and enter through the W9 doors. You will check-in and hand in engineering notebooks upon entering the building. This event is being held in the Ole Olson gym. In the adjacent gym, a VEX IQ tournament will take place as part of a Rice Lake VEX-A-MANIA day of competetion.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-Dec-2024
Venue/Location:30 South Wisconsin Avenue
Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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
7:45 am Doors open for all teams.
8:00-9:15 am Robot Inspection/Skills Fields open for teams after passing inspection
9:15 am Robot Driver Meeting/National Anthem
10:00-12:30 am Qualification Matches Begin/Skills Field Open
12:30-1:15 Lunch (Skills Field will be open during this time)
1:15-3:00 Qualification Matches Continue/Skills Field Closes after last qualficiation match
3:15 pm Finals Match Alliance Selection
3:30 pm Finals Matches Begin
4:30 pm Awards Presentation
Volunteer
Please contact the event planner below if you are interested in volunteering at our event in any capacity.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In case of inclement teams will be advised as needed by the event planner.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
All teams will receive full refunds for the event.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Teams can receive a $75 refund if the mentor is notified prior to November 30th, 2025. No refunds will be given after this time.
Date: 7-Dec-2024
Rice Lake High School Ole-Olson Gym30 South Wisconsin Avenue
Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868
United States
Travel Info
The VRC tournament will take place in the Ole Olsen gym of Rice Lake High School. Teams should plan on parking on the west side of the building and entering through the marked W9 doors.
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.