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Southern New England VRC Middle School Regional Championship

Date
25-Feb-2023 - 26-Feb-2023 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-22-8323
Program
VEX Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
49
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Southern New England
Standard Registration Opens
15-Jul-2022 07:28 EDT
Registration Deadline
17-Feb-2023 17:00 EST
Price
$180.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Please join us for the Southern New England Middle School VRC Spin Up Regional Championship!

Our event being held at Walsh Middle School, 301 Brook Street, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701

Make up date(s) are scheduled for weekend of March 11&12

Our event will be held in a single level of the main wing with all spaces interconnected with dedicated hallways. Competition will be in Large Gym - spectators should use the main hallway to the Large Gym.  The Team Pit area is in the Small Gym, teams will be directed there upon arrival.  Cafeteria space will be open for spectators and team members to enjoy their food.  A concession stand will be in the Cafe lobby area.

Ample parking is available at Walsh Middle School.  Teams and those with limited mobility should use the driveway circle to unload.  Handicap spots are in the small parking area alongside the building.

Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday to student team members and their adult coach.  An on-site concession stand will be available for those wishing to purchase light snacks during the day.

 


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Eligible Teams:

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 25-Feb-2023 - 26-Feb-2023

Venue/Location:
Walsh Middle School
301 Brook Street
Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
United States

Contact Information

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Agenda

Friday February 24:

12:00 PM Team Check in, Inspection, and PIT Set Up 5:00 PM Venue Close

Saturday February 25:

7:00 AM - Check in Opens
7:30 AM - Technical Inspection Opens
8:30 AM - Check in Closes (All teams not checked in will be dropped from the schedule)
8:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies and Drivers Meeting
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Practice Matches
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM  Qualifying Matches and Skills runs

Sunday February 26:

8:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies and Drivers Meeting
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM  Qualifying Matches and Skills runs
2:00 PM - Skills field closes
2:30 PM - Alliance Selection / Elimination Rounds / Awards
4:00 PM End of Awards

 

Volunteer

Please fill out our online volunteer sign up sheet 

We will contact you before the event with more details.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If there is a building closure, we will post it here and send out an email blast to the primary contacts of teams with information about rescheduling event.

 

 

Refund and Payment Policies

No refunds will be made after Registration closes February 17, 2023 5pm unless the event has been cancelled and can not be made up on the designated makeup date of March 11&12, 2022.

Teams with unpaid balances on RobotEvents.com will be placed on the waitlist one week prior to event, unless they have made payment arrangements with the Event Partner.

Refunds will be issued within two months after event date.

Health and Safety Policies

Health Advisory

Mask mandate has been lifted in Framingham for schools. It is mask optional in general.

Teams traveling from counties with different health measures we would appreciate the following:

  • If any member is not feeling well with any covid-like symptoms, please stay home
  • If close contact with Covid-positive person, follow current CDC guidelines for isolation and quarantine.
  • Frequent hand washing is advised
  • Wearing masks in densely populated areas where social distancing can not be attained (such as bleachers in the gym) is advised
  • Wear masks for interviews with judges and when other teams are coming to scout or prepare for upcoming matches

 

 

We believe it is good to stay vigilant as Covid is still an issue in the tri-state region. Mask wearing is an effective mitigation strategy.

Webcast

All video streams from Framingham events are on WalshBots Youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@walshbot9214/streams

 

Judging Format

Electronic Engineering Notebook Submissions: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the Event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted electronically for evaluation.  Teams must submit links to their Engineering Notebooks Submissions on RobotEvents.com at least one week prior to event.  Teams without notebook links in RobotEvents by this deadline will not be considered for Judged awards that require an Engineering Notebook.