General Info

Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is proud to once again host the Mahoning Valley VEX Qualifier.  We will feature 5 total fields.  There will be 3 competition fields, 1 dedicated skills field and 1 dedicated practice field.  Lunch will be provided for the teams and a hospitality lounge will be available for the coaches and will include coffee and snacks all day as well as lunch at break.  We will once again cater the lunches for the coaches and volunteers.  However, to keep costs in line with other events, pizza, chips, and drinks will be provided for the participants.  Concessions are available for parents and spectators. 

Please bring the completed VEX Release Forms or fill out online.  Forms can be found on the VEX website.

Agenda

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

We are always looking for help to run the events.  If you would like to volunteer please reach out to Walter or Rachael.  Experience is not required.  PLease contact Walter Baber at walter.baber@mahoningctc.com or 330-402-4093 or Rachael Bickel at rachael.bickel@mahoningctc.com or 330-442-1416.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of adverse weather, we will cancel the event for the safety of the students.  Every attempt will be made to cancel the event the night prior to the event. We will make every attempt to contact coaches by phone.  Communication will be via text message from Walter Baber at 330-402-4093.  Text messages will be sent to phone numbers provided during your registration, please be sure coach's cell phone numbers are listed.

Refund Policy

Refunds will only be given in the event of event cancellation.  VEX Robotics processing fees will be withheld from returned totals.

Health and Safety Policies

The health and safety of all of our participants and volunteers is very important to us.  We will enforce all required health protocols adopted by MCCTC as directed by the CDC and the county health supervisors. 

Travel Info

The school address is 7300 North Palmyra Road in Canfield, Ohio 44406.  We will send parking and school maps to the coaches closer to the date of the competition.  

Webcast

The event will be broadcast live on YouTube and possibly Facebook.  Search for either Walter Baber or Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.

Waitlist