Battle by the Beach Signature Event VRC-MS
Event Code: RE-VRC-21-5144
Program: VEX Robotics Competition
Type of Event: Tournament
Event Format: In-Person
Capacity: 40 / Spots Open: 34
Event Region: Texas - Region 3
A maximum of 75% of team registrations can be from any one event region
| Region | Maximum % | # Spots Allowed | # Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas - Region 3 | 75% | 30 | 27 |
Registration Deadline: Mon, Nov 1, 2021 11:06 AM EDT
Price: $300.00
Date: 11/12/2021 - 11/13/2021
Venue/Location:
7 Hope Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77554
United States
Grade Level: Middle School
Robot Skills Challenge Offered: No
Judging Format: In-Person judging
Contact Information
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Battle By The Beach
This is the first year we will be presenting our Battle by the Beach tournament as a Signature event.
You have access to the three exploration pyramids, water parks, 3D and 4D Imax theaters, paddle boat cruises,zip lines, iceland and more!- Use Promo code Battle by the Beach for discounted rates on day passes.
We expect to see some amazing teams and great competition. Nasa's finest will be judging and conducting interviews. They expect to be wow-ed!
To encourage teams from out of state to participate, we will have rooms available set up on a block. Guests of the Hotel will receive discounts on all room rates, and Day passes. They also have access to indoor/outdoor pools, and spa. Use promo code Battle By the Beach for discounted rates
Below is the link to make reservations:
https://www.reseze.net/servlet/WebresResDesk?hotelid=1722
Use Promo code BattleByTheBeach
Rooms are discounted to $163 per night
IMPORTANT!-
Please note anyone participating in vex, from spectators, volunteers, coaches, to team members, will require wrist bands. A form will be sent out in November to each team. Please submit a count of everyone requiring a wrist band. These will be provided at check-in to the team coach.
Vendors:
Vendors are still forth coming and will be posted as soon as the final list is complete.
Transportation Information
Concierge service located in Resort Lobby
General Information
Complimentary wireless internet for all guests in the hotel and meeting rooms.
Complimentary on-site, self-parking for all guests
Agenda
Thursday
Volunteer set up
Friday, November 12th
Registration, inspection, and the first round of qualifying matches
Registration 12pm
First 3 qualifying matches
Doors close at 6PM
Two Skills fields will be open from noon until 4pm.
Saturday, November 13th
Check-in at 7:30 am
qualifications 8-12
alliance selection at 12:30
elimination matches at 1:15- approximately see the final schedule
finals at 2:45- see the final schedule
Doors close at 6 PM
Two Skills fields will be open from 8am until noon.
Volunteers Needed!
Please use the following link to register if you would like to help volunteer in some capacity at the Battle by the Beach Event
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Teams will be notified 24 hours prior to the event if there is a weather concern for the event.
Refund Policy
Refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled however a $5 processing fee will be withheld from any refunds.
ADDRESS
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
REC Foundation Design Award Rubric.
REC Foundation Design Award Rubric
Participant Release Form Spanish.
Participant Release Form Spanish
Participant Release Form.
REC Foundation Code of Conduct.
REC Foundation Code of Conduct
VRC Robot Inspection Checklist for V5.
VRC Robot Inspection Checklist for V5
Agenda
| Agenda | ||
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Thursday, November 11th |
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| 8-5 | Volunteer set up | |
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Friday, November 12th |
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| 12:00 PM |
Team Check in and Inspection/ Skills Sign up |
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| 12:15 PM |
Inspections sign ups start |
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| 12:30 |
Drive team meeting |
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| 1:00 PM |
LUNCH/ Skills start |
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| 2:30 |
Skills ends First 3 qualifying Matches start |
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| 6:00 |
End of first set of qualifying matches |
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| 6:30 | Doors close | |
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SaturdayNovember 13th |
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| 7:30 |
Team Check in and Inspection/ Skills Sign up |
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| 8:30 |
Second round of qualifying matches start |
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| 12:00 | lunch | |
| 12:30 | Skills starts | |
| 2:00 |
Skills Ends/ Matches resume |
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| 4:00 | Finals Begin | |
| 5:30 | Awards | |
| 6:00 | Clean up | |
| 6:30 | Doors close |
Volunteer
Volunteers Needed!
Please use the following link to register if you would like to help volunteer in some capacity at the Battle by the Beach Event
Galvestonrobotics.com
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Teams will be notified 24 hours prior to the event if there is a weather concern for the event.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
Refunds will only be issued if the event is canceled however a $5 processing fee will be withheld from any refunds.