General Info

Akron is proud to present this year's VEX contest-- Turning Point. This event is open to both middle and high school teams. We are featuring two contest fields, one skills and one practice field. As is our tradition, a small lunch will be provided to team members compliments of the Ellet High School Hospitality Program. . A coaches/judges hospitality room will be offered and a full concession stand will be available.

Agenda

Tentative Schedule

Subject to change:

7:30 am - Doors open for registration
8:00 am - Robot Inspections begin
9:15 am - Drivers Meeting
9:30 am - Qualification Rounds begin
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Lunch Break
12:00 am - Qualification Rounds continue
1:00 - Elimination Round Selection
1:30 pm - Elimination Rounds begin
3:00 pm - Awards Ceremony

Volunteer

Contact Dan Spak or Christopher Morris. Information on the home page.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather, we will make every attempt to contact all coaches by email, phone or text, as well as make announcements through social media of any changes of the event or the event schedule. Be sure the coach's cell phone is correct on the registration form.

Refund Policy

Refunds will only be issued in case of an event cancellation.

Travel Info

Firestone High School is located at 470 Castle Blvd, Akron, Ohio 44313. Park in the visitor/staff parking lot and enter through Door number 1.

Webcast

This competition will be recorded and shown on APS15 television station at a later date.