Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Inspiring students, one robot at a time.
Event Code: RE-VRC-20-2786
Program: VEX Robotics Competition
Type of Event: League
Event Format: In-Person
Capacity: 32 / Spots Open: 2
Event Region: Indiana
Max Registrations per Organization: 6
Price: $50.00
This event is closed to registration because:Date: 01/08/2021
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Date: 01/15/2021
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Date: 01/22/2021
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Date: 01/29/2021
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Grade Level: All
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: In-Person judging
NWI (Northwest IN) Friday Nights Invitational Robo League
We’re excited to provide an opportunity for Northwest Indiana teams within a 45-mile radius, to join the NWI VRC Robotics League for some friendly and fast, Friday night competition. Interested teams should sign-up via the "waitlist".
Hosted by Portage Robotics, The Porta-Botz!, the league will occur on four Friday nights. The first three night will be smaller qualifiers. The final evening will culminate in the Championship. The league is limited to 32 robotic teams. Robotic teams will each have three matches on two of the three Qualifying nights. There will be a virtual Alliance Selection prior to the Championship Friday. Competition will be webcast to the pits and the public. Any cancellations will be rescheduled for another weeknight.
League Qualifying Events Dates:
Jan. 8, 15, and 22. All 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
League Championship:
Jan. 29. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
**Please your sign-up teams via the "Waitlist".
COVID Health and Safety Protocols:
Arrival by 3:45 PM CST:
Qualifier Agenda: Jan. 8, 15, and 22. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM: (Schedule subject to change)
Finals Agenda: Jan. 29. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM: (Schedule subject to change) Virtual Alliance Selections, Thursday, Jan 28 @ 7: PM CST via Google Meet.
Contact John Kappes @ john.kappes@portage.k12.in.us, or James Kirk @ james.kirk@portage.k12.in.us.
In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to reschedule on a different week night.
Coaches will be notified by phone call and email should any change occur.
If unable to reschedule, Refunds will be within one month if cancelled by Event Partner. Other cancellations will be handled on a per situation basis and may be reduced based on competition expenses.
Travel Info
Portage is located in Northwest Indiana minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes and 40 miles outside of Chicago, IL.
Portage High School-West Building, Door K
6450 US Highway 6
Portage, IN 46368
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Live stream via social media on our team Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/PortaBotz2567