Beach Brawl @ McBride :Blended MS/HS
VEX V5 Robotics Competition : High Stakes
- Date
- 9-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-24-7744
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- California - Region 4
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 16-Sep-2024 20:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 28-Sep-2024 20:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 2-Nov-2024 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 26-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Price
- $170.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
General Info
This High Stakes tournament is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.
For all rules--How to run a team, do your engineering notebook and steps to build your robot look at the VEX Robotics website.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.
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.
11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware. .
LATE Arrivals
Teams must be checked in 45 minutes prior to the start of the qualification matches so that the match schedule may be printed. Teams must contact the event partner if they are running late or they will be removed from the team list for the event.
Team Payment
Teams must be paid two weeks prior to the event. Teams not paid at this time may be dropped at the event partner's discretion to allow teams in from the wait list.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 9-Nov-2024
Venue/Location:7025 Parkcrest Street
Long Beach, California 90808
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
7:00 am: Doors Open for volunteers
8:00 am: Doors open for team: Registration and Pits Open
8:30 am: Team Meeting
8:45 am: Opening Ceremonies
9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Qualifying Matches
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Lunch
12:30- 3:00 pm: Qualification Matches 3:15 Alliance Selection
3:30 Elimination Matches Begin
5:00 Awards
5:30 Competition Closes- Clean Up Begins
5:30 - 7:00 Clean Up
Volunteer
Prior to the event, please provide contact information for two representatives that could volunteer at the event. We may need assistance with field set up, resetting fields, scoring, pit management, or tear down.
To get the Sign-up Genius link, please contact the event partner to volunteer at: [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of extremely bad weather or emergency, we will not be able to reschedule the event. Teams should make sure their contact information in Robotevents.com is up to date and includes both school and non-school phone numbers.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: a full refund will be given.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: no refund will be given.
Health and Safety Policies
We will be following the guidelines of the Long Beach Health Department. Please check the Long Beach Health Department for the most current guidelines.https://www.longbeach.gov/health/diseases-and-condition/information-on/coronavirus/covid-19-orders/
Pits are located at picnic benches outdoors under a covered pavilion or in the gymnasium.
Webcast
Click on the link for live streaming through our YouTube channel!
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
7 teams are on the waitlist for this event.