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Imlay City Last Chance - High Stakes

Blended VEX V5 Robotics Competition HS/MS Region 3 Qualifier

Date
9-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-8994
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
16
Spots Open
-
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
5
Standard Registration Opens
6-Jan-2025 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
5-Feb-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
4-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • Registration opens at a future date.

General Info

IMLAY CITY LAST CHANCE

This event is intended for teams that have not yet advanced to the Michigan VRC State Championship.   

Registration for this event will open late in the season after other events are finished.

Feel free to register and mark Pay later.  If you should qualify at another January event, then you can remove yourself from this event.

 

 

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX V5 Robotics Competition on 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

There is no Judging at this event.

Lunch and Concessions

Concessions will not be available.  There are several restaraunts in the area that will deliver through door dash.

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

  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 V5 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 and extension cord

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  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 are given here: VEX Consent Form.

 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 9-Feb-2025

Venue/Location:
Imlay City High School
1001 Norlin Dr
Imlay City, Michigan 48444
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

8:00 AM - Inspections begin, skills field opens for teams that have passed inspection

10:00 AM - Final check-in; all teams must arrive by this time

10:15 AM - Opening ceremonies, drivers meeting

11:00 AM - Qualification matches begin

12:00 PM - Lunch break

1:00 PM - Qualification matches resume

2:30 - Qualification matches end

2:45 - Alliance Selection

3:00 - Elimination matches begin

4:00 - Awards cleanup

Volunteer

Assistance with queueing, refereeing, scorekeeping, judging, field reset, setup, breakdown, and the sharing of field/game elements is always welcomed.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

This event cannot be rescheduled.  Teams will be refunded if the facility is closed due to bad weather.

Refund and Payment Policies

Sorry, no refunds unless the event is canceled.

Judging Format

No judging at this event.