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Middle School SKILLS ONLY at Franklin High School

VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2024-2025: High Stakes MS SKILLS ONLY

Date
14-Dec-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-24-9451
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
16
Spots Open
12
Event Region
Texas - Region 1
Max Registrations per Organization
3
Early-Bird Registration Opens
18-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
2-Nov-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
13-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
13-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

 

Event Overview

The Middle School SKILLS ONLY at Franklin High School Event is an exciting opportunity for middle school VEX V5 teams to focus exclusively on honing their skills and recording official scores. This event allows teams to participate in Driver Skills and Autonomous Skills challenges without the added pressure of qualifying or finals matches. It’s an excellent chance for your students to get on the skills leaderboard in a supportive, low-stress environment!

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, December 14th, 2024
  • Location: Franklin High School Magnet Cafeteria
  • Address: 900 North Resler Drive, El Paso, Texas 79912
  • Registration Fee: $50 per team

Agenda (Subject to Change)

  • 7:00 AM: Team Check-In and Inspections Begin
  • 7:30 AM: Skills Runs Begin (Each team will have up to 3 Driver Skills runs and up to 3 Autonomous Skills runs)
  • Award: The team with the top skills score will receive a printed certificate; no trophies will be given.
  • 9:00 AM: Event Concludes (Please note: We MUST vacate the cafeteria by 9 AM to ensure a smooth transition for the High School tournament)

What to Expect

  • Teams will have the opportunity to compete in up to 3 Driver Skills runs and up to 3 Autonomous Skills runs to get their best scores recorded.
  • There will be no judging or judged awards for this event. The only award will be given to the team with the top skills score. The team will receive a printed certificate; no trophies will be given.
  • Scores from this event will be officially recorded on RobotEvents.com. While this event is not a qualifying event for regional advancement, recorded scores may be used to help determine invitations to the Middle School Texas Region 1 Championship later in the season.
  • Field Reset Participation: Teams must help reset the field elements after each run to keep the event moving efficiently.

Why Participate?

  • Focus on Skills: This is a fantastic opportunity to focus on improving and recording skills scores without worrying about balancing tournament matches.
  • Official Scores: Your team's skills scores will be officially recorded, allowing them to climb the skills leaderboard and gain recognition.
  • Community Experience: Connect with other middle school robotics teams from the area and enjoy a morning of focused robotics excitement.

Additional Information

  • Limited Capacity: Space is limited, and teams are encouraged to register early to secure their spot.
  • Head Referee: The Middle School Skills-Only event will have its own dedicated Head Referee to ensure fair and efficient skills runs.

Registration

Fee: $50 per team

Contact Information

For questions or more information, please contact:

Mark Johnston
Email: [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

We will follow EPISD directives. The event will be rescheduled in the event that weather causes it to be cancelled.

Cancellation Policy

If the Event Partner cancels the event: There will be a full refund.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: There will be no refund.

We look forward to seeing your team excel and enjoy the skills-focused event. Sign up today and bring your best to the leaderboard!


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Dec-2024

Venue/Location:
Franklin High School Magnet Cafeteria
900 Resler Drive
El Paso, Texas 79912
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

Agenda (Subject to Change)

  • 7:00 AM: Team Check-In and Inspections Begin
  • 7:30 AM: Skills Runs Begin (Each team will have up to 3 Driver Skills runs and up to 3 Autonomous Skills runs)
  • 9:00 AM: Event Concludes (Please note: We MUST vacate the cafeteria by 9 AM to ensure a smooth transition for the High School tournament)

Volunteer

Contact Information

For questions or more information, please contact:

Mark Johnston
Email: [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

 

We will follow EPISD directives. The event will be rescheduled if the weather causes it to be canceled.

Refund and Payment Policies

Cancellation Policy

If the Event Partner cancels the event: There will be a full refund.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: There will be no refund.

Judging Format

 

  • No Judging