General Info

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Important Registration Information

If you'd like to attend, please register for the Waiting List  -->  All new registrations are being directed to the Waiting List

This event is configured as an 'Invitational' to give priority to Colorado VRC teams who have not yet competed in a live, in-person, Change Up tournament.  If you would like to attend, please register for the Waiting List.  The Event Host will give priority to those teams who have not yet competed in person, who have only competed in one event, or in very few events, in that order.  Then the event will be filled with other waitlisted teams on a first-come-first-served basis.  You will be notfied by email when your team is put into the event.  Questions?  Call the event host at the contact information listed above.    We look forward to you joining the fun!

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ATTENDEES, PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Faith Christian Academy - Elementary School
6210 Ward Road
Arvada, Colorado 80004
United States

We will take everyone's temperature as they come in, and reserve the right to turn away an entire team if one in the party has an elevated temperature.  We advise teams to self-check for COVID-19 symptoms before driving to the tournament to avoid a problem at check in.

The health screening questionnaire on the Health and Safety tab will be required of every team member and coach when they arrive at the event.  LINK - Health and Safety Policies Signature Document

See the 'Documents' tab above to complete the required  'Participant Release Form', Instructions HERE

Wearing masks/facial coverings and maintaining social distancing will be enforced. 

In order to keep numbers down, spectators will not be allowed.  Organizations are requested to limit the number of on-site participants to essential student team members, and up to two coaches, up to 4 persons only.  A communication will be sent out to registered teams prior to the event to obtain a total attendance headcount.  No additional headcount will be allowed in on the day of the event that exceeds this total.

Please click on the 'Health and Safety Policies' tab above and review additional COVID-related procedures that will be implemented at this event. 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.  We are looking forward to having you join us!

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Message from REC Foundation:

All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. Event hosts should continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.

Agenda

Initial Schedule (subject to change)

08:00 - 08:30  Doors Open, Team Check-In

08:15 - 09:15  Inspections will be completed at your Pit Table

08:30 - 10:30  4 Skills fields will be open

08:30 - 10:30  Judging Interviews, appointments set

10:30 - 10:45  Event Meeting - Attendance may be limited to essential team members only

10:45 - 12:00  Qualification Matches

12:00 - 12:45  Lunch

12:45 - 02:00  Qualification Matches

02:15 - 02:30  Alliance Selection

02:45 - 03:45  Elimination Matches

04:00 - 04:30  Awards

04:30 - 05:30  Tear down, put field and equipment in trailer. (We appreciate your help)

This being the 3rd Live In-person Event of the season and with covid guidelines in place we will move as efficiently as we can.  We expect to move faster than this schedule so please be flexible.  We are dedicated to having a Fun Time Together and following covid guidelines so that all are 100% Safe.

Volunteer

Due to the need to keep total attendance numbers down, we will accept volunteers in advance and include them in our total headcount for the event.  Please contact us (below) to sign up as a volunteer.  Please include your Team Number with your Sign Up.

LINK to SignUp Genius.

Randy Miller 303-359-0450, Cell

David Lark 303-638-1862, Cell

fuseroboticsteam@gmail.com

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Should we have to cancel the event we will refund teams, minus the non-refundable $5.00 RobotEvents fee.

Refund Policy

Should we have to cancel the event we will refund teams, minus the non-refundable $5.00 RobotEvents fee. 

Health and Safety Policies

Please do not bring your team to this event if any member of your party is sick.  We reserve the right to turn your group away if any member of the group exhibits COVID-19 symptoms, or if the Health Questionnaire (below) indicates that they are at risk for having been exposed to COVID-19.

The following health screening questionnaire will be required of every team member and coach when they arrive at the event:  This Document is Printable in the Documents Tab to fill out and sign.  LINK - Health and Safety Policies Signature Document

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Has Participant had any signs or symptoms of a fever in the past 24 hours such as chills, sweats, felt "feverish" or had a temperature that is elevated for them/100.0F or greater?     (   ) Yes    (    ) No

Does Participant have any of the following symptoms?

•          Cough

•          Shortness of Breath or Chest Tightness

•          Sore Throat

•          Nasal Congestion/Runny Nose

•          Myalgia (Body Aches)

•          Loss of Taste and/or Smell

•          Diarrhea

•          Nausea

•          Vomiting

•          Fever/Chills/Sweats

(    ) Yes    (    ) No

Has Participant or a member of your immediate household traveled internationally in the last 14 days?     (    ) Yes    (    ) No

Has Participant or anyone else in your household been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days?     (    ) Yes    (    ) No

Has a Participant or anyone else in your household been in close contact in the last 14 days with someone with a diagnosis of COVID-19?         (    ) Yes    (    ) No

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All local school district regulations regarding COVID-19 protocols will be followed. At this time*, this will include the following:

• Masks or cloth face coverings that cover the nose and mouth must be worn at all times while inside the building by all participants, coaches, volunteers, and other persons over 2 years of age.
• Participants should maintain physical distance of 6' wherever possible. Markings will be provided in seating areas and in high-congestion areas.
• Sanitation stations will be placed throughout the venue. Attendees are encouraged to make frequent use of these.
• Total attendance will be limited.  Spectators will not be allowed, and team will be limited to essential student members and up to two coaches, only.
• Any person or team who has been exposed within the 14 days prior to the event to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 is asked to stay home.
• Only essential team members and up to two coaches will be allowed in the field or pit areas.
• Team tables will not be shared and will be spaced a minimum of 8' apart
• Only members of the field reset team will be allowed to handle the field and field elements, except for specially marked pre-loads/match loads, which will be disinfected between matches.
• There will be no queuing tables. This means that teams must take extra care to keep track of when their matches are and arrive a the field on time. Once a match is completed and the score finalized, participants will be expected to return to the pit area.
• No practice field will be available.
• Teams may choose to submit a digital Engineering Notebook if preferred. Physical Engineering Notebooks must be placed in a sealed plastic bag for at least 24 hours prior to the event and submitted in the bag.
• Participants are encouraged to stay with their own teams. There should be no hand shakes, high fives, or other unnecessary touching.
• There will be no concessions offered at this tournament.

* These protocols are tentative and may change at any time if guidelines or conditions change. Any changes will be updated here and/or will be send out to registrants via email.

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Message from REC Foundation:

All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. Event hosts should continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.

Travel Info

Date: 01/16/2021

* THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED *

Faith Christian Academy - High School Campus
4890 Carr Street
Arvada, Colorado 80002
United States

Webcast

Competition:   https://www.twitch.tv/18x18co

Skills:   https://www.twitch.tv/LuHi_Robotics