Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-VRC-19-0990
Program: VEX Robotics Competition
Type of Event: Tournament
Capacity: 50 / Spots Open: 0
Event Region: Indiana
Price: $200.00
This event is closed to registration because:Date: 03/07/2020
Venue/Location:
Grade Level: High School
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Event Results
Click here for a summary of the event, a video recap, link to the photo gallery and a full list of winners:https://www.techpointyouth.org/blog/2020/2/28/2020-indiana-vex-robotics-state-championship
Parking
No parking passes will be required this year. We have a specific parking area for teams within the main Lucas Oil Stadium South Lot on the South West side of the stadium. We will allow 1 car from each team to park in this area to make loading-in and out as easy as possible for you. We do have limited spaces available so we are highly encouraging teams, parents, and spectators to carpool if possible.
There will also be additional parking available in the lot just south of McCarty St. for $10 all day. Bus parking will be available in the parking lot located to the east of E. Henry Street South Pennsylvania Street.
Please note: Cars can be left in the south parking lot of Lucas Oil Stadium overnight however we do not suggest keeping any valuables (including robots) in your car. The lot is not patrolled by security so parking is at your own risk.
Load-In
Upon arrival, teams may enter the parking area from Missouri Street (this is a one-way street traveling north) at the southwest corner of the stadium. All teams will be permitted to load-in via the southwest ramp (on the north end of the parking lot). This ramp will give teams direct access to the main competition area on the field.
Suggested Entry Donation at Door
Annually, TechPoint Foundation for Youth's staff and board work tirelessly to raise $600,000 in philanthropic dollars to make the State Robotics Initiative possible for Indiana students.
This year at the State Championship event, TPF4Y will be asking for spectator entry donations at the door of the event. This suggested entry donation will be for spectators and guests of the event, not coaches, team members, and event volunteers. Every dollar raised will go directly back to supporting Indiana elementary, middle, and (new next year!) high schools who wish to launch a robotics program for their students. Suggested entry donations will be a $3 individual or a $10 max family donation. We will have volunteers stationed at both the north and south entrance collecting donations by cash and card - cash is preferred for speed of the transaction.
Thank you for helping us make #Robots4All a reality in Indiana.
Dining Options
We ask that coaches and parents please review the following information carefully and plan accordingly.
Teams are permitted to bring non-refrigerated snacks into their pit areas, packed discreetly, with the rest of the team’s supplies during LOAD IN ONLY. Each team member and coach should also bring a refillable water bottle. Food and drink from outside vendors WILL NOT be permitted at any time in the building. For example, teams will not be able to order pizza or Jimmy Johns and bring them into the stadium.
The following lunch options are available for teams:
Concession stands - A variety of concessions and vending machines will be open to teams and the general public throughout the day. We expect an average cost for lunch (sandwich or hot dog, chips, and drink) will run about $12 per person. Please note: we are expecting a very large crowd and long lines so we will be opening even more concessions stands this year as well as additional vending machines. We are staggering lunch times for each division to help manage lines and crowds:
Team Check-In and Inspection
Please note that teams will be required to be checked into the event and have robots inspected by 9:30 am on Saturday, March 7.
Team Check-In: Team Check-In will be located between the Pit Area and competition stage of the team’s specific division. For check-in, no team members have to be present (the coach can complete check-in). Teams will receive their team packet and Inspection checklist, skills punch card, and will then proceed to the Inspection area.
We get many questions regarding if robots can be left in the pit area overnight. This is at the discretion of the coach and team. The stadium will be locked up after 8 pm on Friday however there will be cleaning staff in the building afterward. We don't suggest leaving laptops, or other valuables. Many teams do leave their robot overnight - just remember once your robots are inspected Friday night, they are not to be modified prior to the event on Saturday.
Please Note: Friday check-in will close promptly at 8 pm and everyone will be required to exit Lucas Oil Stadium at that time.
Team Pit Area and Power
Team pit areas will be located on the main field near the competition stages. Each team pit area will be 8’ wide x 7’ deep, will include a 6’ table, 2 chairs, and a trash can. Each pit area will be stanchioned off and will share a power quad-box with 6-8 other pits. Teams should bring an extension cord and surge protector power strip for power needs. Teams will be emailed a finalized Pit Map prior to the championship, so you will be familiar with your team's exact pit location.
The following are NOT PERMITTED in the Pit Area:
Skills Challenge
Teams may compete on the skills fields on a first-come, first-served basis. Teams will be allowed to attempt both Programming and Driver Skills challenges 3 times each. Teams will be ranked based on their combined score in the two types of matches.
Skills Fields will be open at the following times:
Please note that the skills fields will be open during lunch.
Practice Fields
Practice fields will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please note: teams are NOT PERMITTED to bring fields that extend outside their pits (teams CAN bring a field as long as it fits in your pit area).
Practice Fields will be open at the following times:
VRC High School
Divisions will be named after women with Hoosier ties, both past, and present, who have had a significant impact on the STEM community. The VRC High School division will be called Janice Voss Division.
For further details on State Championship awards and which awards are Worlds qualifiers, please visit the full “Awards” tab in RobotEvents.com for your specific division’s event: VRC High School
Indiana State Champ T-Shirts - now on sale!!!
Celebrate the 2020 Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship in style with this comfy, limited edition t-shirt designed by our friends at United State of Indiana! Last year the State Champ shirt sold out QUICK so guarantee your piece of Indiana robotics history by pre-ordering now.
The shirt will be available to pick up on the day of the event at the North entrance of Lucas Oil Stadium near the horseshoe, just present ID or receipt of this pre-order purchase. This shirt is only available for pick-up on the day of the event, shipping will not be available
Sales close March 1st, so secure your shirt while you can. Click here to order!
Friday, March 6th
Saturday, March 7th
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7:30 am |
Doors Open to Teams Check-In + Inspection Begins |
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8am - 8:30am |
Practice Fields Open |
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8:30-8:50am |
HS VRC Driver's Meeting |
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9 am |
Doors Open to General Public |
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9:20 am |
Practice Fields Close |
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9:30 am |
Check-In + Inspection Deadline |
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9:30am-10am |
Opening Ceremony |
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10:30 am |
Qualification Matches Begin Skills + Practice Fields Open |
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12:30-1:15pm |
Lunch |
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1:30 pm |
Qualification Matches Resume |
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3:45 pm |
HS VRC Qualification Matches End HS VRC Skills + Practice Fields Close |
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4-4:15 pm |
HS VRC Alliance Selection |
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4:30-6 pm |
HS VRC Finals and Awards |
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6:30 pm |
Pit Area Closes | Tear Down/Load Out |
Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship! Follow this LINK to find a volunteer slot that works for you! If you have any questions about volunteer positions, please reach out to Andy Fulton - Andy@techpointyouth.org.
Training, food, and t-shirts will be provided. You will receive more information in advance of the event regarding parking and volunteer logistics.
In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the event on Robotevents.com where I will post updates about the event status as needed. Please feel free to contact me by phone if you are going to be late to the event. Match Lists will be generated as scheduled and cannot be re-run.
Refunds are granted in extreme cases only.
Directions to Lucas Oil Stadium
The Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship will be held on the field at:
500 S Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Important Information: Beginning at 9 am on Saturday, March 7, the 500 Festival 6-Miler race will be taking place downtown starting and ending at Pan Am Plaza on Illinois St. Event planners have shared with us that the race route will cause some “rolling lane closures” during that time, meaning cars will be allowed to pass, however, traffic may be reduced to one lane. We don’t expect this race to have too much of an impact on your arrival, however, we do highly suggest anyone coming in after 9 am on Saturday should avoid the race route (see map).
Parking
No parking passes will be required this year. We have a specific parking area for teams within the main Lucas Oil Stadium South Lot on the South West side of the stadium. We will allow 1 car from each team to park in this area to make loading-in and out as easy as possible for you. We do have limited spaces available so we are highly encouraging teams, parents, and spectators to carpool if possible.
There will also be additional parking available in the lot just south of McCarty St. for $10 all day. Bus parking will be available in the parking lot located to the east of E. Henry Street South Pennsylvania Street.
Please note: Cars can be left in the south parking lot of Lucas Oil Stadium overnight however we do not suggest keeping any valuables (including robots) in your car. The lot is not patrolled by security so parking is at your own risk.
Parking Map - LINK (also attached)
Load-In
Upon arrival, teams may enter the parking area from Missouri Street (this is a one-way street traveling north) at the southwest corner of the stadium. All teams will be permitted to load-in via the southwest ramp (on the north end of the parking lot). This ramp will give teams direct access to the main competition area on the field.
Load-In Map - LINK (also attached)
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REC Foundation Design Award Rubric.
REC Foundation Design Award Rubric
Participant Release Form Spanish.
Participant Release Form Spanish
Participant Release Form.
Participant Release Form
REC Foundation Code of Conduct.
REC Foundation Code of Conduct
VRC Qualifying Criteria.
VRC Qualifying Criteria
VRC Robot Inspection Checklist for V5.
VRC Robot Inspection Checklist for V5
VRC Tower Takeover One Page Description.
VRC Tower Takeover One Page Description
Event Results
Click here for a summary of the event, a video recap, link to the photo gallery and a full list of winners:https://www.techpointyouth.org/blog/2020/2/28/2020-indiana-vex-robotics-state-championship