Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-VRC-17-2730
Program: VEX Robotics Competition
Type of Event: Tournament
Capacity: 48 / Spots Open: 4
Event Region: Ontario
Max Registrations per Organization: 12
Price: CA$125.00
This event is closed to registration because:Date: 01/13/2018
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: All
Robot Skills Challenge Offered : Yes
Payment
Payment for this event is made directly to CyberGirls Robotics - 3 Caroline Street, Creemore, ON L0M1G0 (705) 888-0731. Payment can be made by cheque either in advance or on the day of competition or by school PO (school will be invoiced by Cybergirls Robotics). Please contact Gary Page, (705) 888-0731 if an alternate payment method is needed.
Competition Preparation
This event 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.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
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
Please bring indoor shoes to this event as winter boots will not be allowed in the Gymnasium.
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. 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.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.
11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
Participation and Consent Form
A completed form for all participants must be turned in during check-in. Team leaders will need to collect the completed forms for all team members attending the event and turn them in to the registration desk when checking in.
Download the VEX/RECF Consent & Waiver Form.
8:00 am . . . Team Arrivals / Pits Open - - - Team Check-In and Registration - - - Practice Field Opens - - - Inspection Table Opens
9:00 am . . . Opening Ceremony/Drivers Meeting
9:20 am . . . Qualifying Matches Begin - - - Skills Challenge Field Opens - - - Judging Begins
12:00 pm . . Lunch Begins
12:45 pm . . Qualifying Matches Resume
1:30 pm . . . Qualifying Ends
2:00 pm . . . Alliance Selections - - - Judging Ends - - - Skills Challenge Field Closes
2:30 pm . . . Final Matches Begin
4:00 pm . . . Awards Ceremony
Interested in volunteering? Please contact us (705) 888-0731.
In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please call or text 705-888-0731 to confirm the event is proceeding. If cancelled, the event will NOT be rescheduled.
If you cannot arrive before close of check-in, please call or text (preferred): 705-888-0731.
Full refunds will be given if cancellation is received by Monday, January 1, 2018. After that no refund will be issued.
The event will be livestreamed at:
Please download and reference the 1-page VEX Robotics Competition In The Zone game description.
VRC In The Zone Game Description
Please download and review the official 2018 VEX Robotics Competition Qualifying Criteria document for more information regarding qualification to your state/regional championship, national championship, or the 2018 VEX Robotics World Championship.
VEX Robotics Competition Qualifying Criteria