Canadian Open VRC Signature Event
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
- Date
- 12-Feb-2023
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-22-8282
- Program
- VEX Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Capacity
- 80
- Spots Open
- 68
- Event Region
- Ontario
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Registration Deadline
- 22-Jan-2023 17:00 EST
- Price
- CA$250.00
A maximum of 75% of team registrations can be from any one event region
| Region | Maximum % | # Spots Allowed | # Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 50% | 40 | 35 |
Agenda
Sunday, February 12th, 2023
7:30a - Doors Open
7:30a - Inspection Opens
8:00a - 8:30a - Opening Ceremonies
8:30a - 9:00a - Driver's Meeting
9:00a - 12:00p - Qualification Matches
12:00 - 12:30p - Lunch Break
12:30p - 5:30p - Qualification Matches
5:30p - 5:45p - Alliance Selections
5:45p - 7:15p - Playoffs
7:15p - 8:00p - Awards & Closing Ceremonies
Judging Format
Remote Judging - The Team Interviews will be conducted remotely.
If there is a need for face-to-face interviews, they will be contucted at the event.
-
Digital Engineering Notebook
- Submission instructions - Submitted online at robotevents.com, under My Account.
- Deadline: Jan 20, 2023 11:59PM EST
- Interview Schedule
- Sign up link - https://bit.ly/3Hph64A
- Deadline: Jan 20, 2023 11:59PM EST
General Info
Welcome to Canada's second attempt at a signature event! Being held in the Markham Pan Am Sports Centre, we are looking forward to hosting numerous teams from across the world to compete against the best that Canada has to offer! The event will be hosted by the best volunteers and event staff that Ontario has to offer, get a chance to visit Historic Main Street in Unionville, Downtown Markham and many other attractions in Toronto, including CN Tower, Ontario Science Centre, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Royal Ontario Musuem (ROM) (20 mins driving) and get the opportunity to question representatives from the best universities in Canada!
We are still in the planning phase and will release more information as we confirm them, for any concerns or suggestions please email events@vexontario.ca. We are hoping to run this event annually and make it increasingly exciting for students and parents to come visit our city.
Qualification to the VEX World Championships
This event will include spots for the VEX World Championships 2023.
Competition Preparation
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.
- Review the rules, the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist.
- Check the VEX Forum and the Q&A for official rule updates and changes.
- Carefully read all of the information contained in this tournament posting
- Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
- Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
- Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 12-Feb-2023
Venue/Location:16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada
Contact Information
You must login to contact this Event PartnerVolunteer
Volunteers are essential to a successful tournament. Please consider volunteering. No prior experience is necessary. Please email events@vexontario.ca to sign up. Volunteers will receive any training necessary and a full day of inspiration working with incredibly talented youth.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Should the weather prove difficult we will make every attempt to run the tournament and email updates to all teams
Please make sure your contact information is correct in Robot Events.
Refund Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Payment Information
Registration fee must be paid within two weeks of registration. Teams that are added to the event from the waitlist are asked to pay for the event within 1 week. Teams registering less than two weeks before the registration deadline must pay at time of registration.
Any teams that fail to pay the registration within these guidelines will be moved to the waitlist and the spot will be opened up to other teams.
As Robot Events does not accept payment for events outside of the US, and not calculating the tax properly. Please pay through the following web site
Date: 12-Feb-2023
Markham Pan Am Centre16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada
Travel Info
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St
Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 2E4
https://goo.gl/maps/PdGpoijfsgszQLxL9
The following hotels are in close proximity to Markham PanAm Centre.
Webcast
Health and Safety Policies
COVID-19 Update-June 1st, 2022
As of this date, Ontario is not under a mask mandate. Therefore, masks are not required, but highly recommended. In order to best insure the safety of our participants, we have instituted the following precautions:
- Spectators will be able to watch the event from the designated seating areas.
- Only team members and coaches will be allowed in the pit areas.
- Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the event.
- Anyone who has been exposed to, or has tested positive for, COVID-19 in the two weeks before the event should not attend.
- The event will be livestreamed and can be viewed remotely.
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 Partners should continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.
Teams will not be allowed to enter the field to retrieve their robot. Once their match has been scored, they will drive their robot to the side of the field to retrieve it. The only people allowed access to the field and game objects are officially marked staff.
Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, safety precautions may be updated as the event date approaches.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.