5th Annual NorCal Silicon Valley - Middle School Only - Signature Event
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- Date
- 19-Feb-2023 - 20-Feb-2023
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-22-8408
- Program
- VEX Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Capacity
- 80
- Spots Open
- 5
- Event Region
- California - Region 2
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 7
- Standard Registration Opens
- 7-Nov-2022 17:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 17-Feb-2023 10:08 EST
- Price
- $250.00
A maximum of 75% of team registrations can be from any one event region
| Region | Maximum % | # Spots Allowed | # Spots Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| California - Region 1 | 75% | 60 | 60 |
| California - Region 2 | 75% | 60 | 3 |
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Please read the instructions posted in this document carefully if you are team registered for the event. It has the latest agenda, rules, deadlines, SMS registration, notebook submission and lunch information.
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This is the 5th annual Middle School VEX NorCal Spin Up Signature Event. We would love your participation!
We strive to conduct the event in a safe manner. Please ensure you have read the Health and Safety Policies, for your own safety and others at the event.
Discounted Hotels: Please see the travel section to see the exclusive discounted rates we are offering for teams travelling to the signature event.
There is no pre-qualification to register a middle school team for the NorCal VEX Middle School Signature Event.
Since this is an REC Foundation Signature Event, we are required to have a certain number of teams registered from outside of California. For those coming from out of state, please let us know if you need any financial assistance - we may waive the registration fee based on your financial situation. Please contact the event partner first for more information.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Eligible Teams:
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 19-Feb-2023 - 20-Feb-2023
Venue/Location:525 Los Coches St
Milipitas, California 95035
United States
Contact Information
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Sun, Feb 19, 2023
2:30 PM - Inspection and Skills Open for MS
5:00 PM - Inspection and Skills Close for MS
Mon Feb 20, 2023
6:45 AM Doors, pits, and practice fields open; Registration and inspection begin
8:00 AM Inspection closes (hard deadline)
8:10 AM Opening Ceremonies
8:40 AM Drivers Meeting
9:00 AM Qualification matches begin
12:00 PM Lunch break begins
12:30 PM Qualification matches resume
4:30 PM Qualification matches ends
5:00 PM Elimination Matches begin
6:30 PM Grand Finals and Awards
Volunteer
We are in real need of volunteers to run this event.
Please fill out this form if you're interested in volunteering.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Bad weather should not affect this event. In case of a cancellation, the event partner will contact you as early as possible. Teams should make sure their contact information in Robotevents.com is up to date and includes both school and non-school phone numbers.
Refund Policy
Refunds may be issued if there are teams on the waiting list that can fill your spot, and if you let us know at least three weeks prior to the event.
Health and Safety Policies
Please follow safe health precautions. There are no vaccination or mask mandates but we encourage everyone to wear masks and avoid coming to the facility if you are not well.
Date: 19-Feb-2023 - 20-Feb-2023
India Community Center525 Los Coches St
Milipitas, California 95035
United States
Travel Info
We have made discounted hotel arrangements in hotels that are very close to the event venues.
VEX Robotics Competition Room Block Information
Start Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023, End Date: Monday, February 20, 2023
Last Day to Book: Friday, January 27, 2023
Book your group rate for VEX Robotics Competition Room Block
Courtyard Milpitas Silicon Valley for $99 USD per night + for King/Doubles + includes breakfast
TownePlace Suites-Milpitas: $99 for Studio Suite + includes breakfast (hotel has full kitchen):
We are also in the process of having shuttles from the hotel. However, that is not finalized yet and we are not 100% sure on the feasibility. We will have an update on this soon.
Things to do nearby:
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Go Kart Racing - Santa Clara - 8 miles - Directions from Tournament Location
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Things to do in San Francisco - TripAdivsor
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Exploratorium - a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception on Pier 15, San Francisco
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California Academy of Sciences - an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park
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Chabot Space & Science Center - a full dome planetarium, giant screen theater, and research-level telescopes in the Redwood Regional Park in Oakland
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Hiller Aviation Museum - a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, was opened by helicopter designer and inventor Stanley Hiller Jr., featuring more than 50 aircraft
DO NOT make plans for the following, since they are temporarily close due to health concerns during this pandemic
Webcast
Visit team315.org/live for the webcast.