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VEX V5 Middle School / High School Tournament

Date
2-Mar-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-9729
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
New Jersey
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
16-Jan-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
28-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
5-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$105.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

We had to reschedule our event due to snow. Join us on March 2nd, for the last possible qualifying event in the region. The number of registrations will determine whether or not our listed awards can help teams qualify for the state chmpionship, so do spread the word.

This event will have in-person judging but will require digital notebooks to be submitted one week prior to the event day. Skils matches will also be offered.

Please be aware that our building has limited parking spots. On-street parking is also available, but further details will be shared closer to the event date.

Grade Level: Middle / High School

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: 2-Mar-2025

Venue/Location:
196 W Railway Ave
196 West Railway Avenue
Paterson, New Jersey 07503
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

Doors Open: 7:30 AM

Inspection: 7:30 - 8:20 AM

Opening Remarks: 8:20 - 8:30 AM

Matches: 8:30 AM - 3 PM

Lunch: 12 - 1 PM

Elimination Matches: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Awards: 4:30 PM

Skills will be running alongside the matches

Volunteer

If you are interested in signing up for student volunteers, refereeing, or judging, you can send an email to [email protected] 

This is our first event, so experienced volunteers are highly appreciated.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

There is currently no inclement weather forecasted for the event date. If anything changes, teams will be notified accordingly.

Refund and Payment Policies

  • Payment in full or a valid purchase order in RobotEvents must be provided two weeks prior to the event. Teams without payment will not be allowed to participate.
  • Refunds will only be issued to teams requesting registration cancellation 14 or more days prior to the event AND if the spot is filled with another team.
  • No refunds will be given due to changes of date/time/venue/format due to weather or unforseen emergencies.
  • If the event is completely cancelled, partial refunds (less event partner expenses) will be processed by the event partner. The $5 Processing fee collected by the REC Foundation will be deducted from all refunds.  

Judging Format

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents.

Notebook submission deadline: Wednesday, February 26th, at 11:59 PM.

 

If you are having trouble loading your notebook please reach out and we will try and help.