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Millard North VEX Expo Tournament

VRC HIGH SCHOOL

Date
16-Feb-2024 - 17-Feb-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-23-1560
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
60
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Nebraska
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
4-Dec-2023 16:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
5-Jan-2024 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
12-Feb-2024 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Feb-2024 12:30 EST
Price
$90.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Event Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/nbpRLa3aC6A?feature=share

 

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have their offical team number for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete.  

Spectator Seating

ATTENTION ALL SPECTATORS - This competiton will be conducted on an auditorium stage we should have plenty of seating and well as additional accomidation seating outside of the auditorium where you will be able to watch the video feed and enjoy concessions.  

^^^ PLEASE EMAIL TO PARENTS ^^^

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available Friday evening and Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Check-in/Inspections

Please note - ALL -  teams must check in and pass inspection before competing. Deadline for Inspection is Saturday 8:00am

Select the Agenda tab for more information

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a mild-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. V5 Inspection checklist found Robot Inspection Checklist.

2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com

4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

  • Goggles/Safety Glasses
  • Spare parts & tools
  • Batteries and chargers
  • Programming cable
  • Power strip
  • Laptop computer
  • Engineering Notebook PHYSICAL COPY (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
  • Banners and other decorations for your team pit
  • Giveaways if you have them


5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101

6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to take the referee certification training course VRC Referee Certification Course or the Drive Team Certification before they attend a tournament.

Participation and Consent Form

A Participant Release form must be completed for all participants prior to team check-in. Team leaders are responsible for seeing that all team members attending the event have completed the release.  The form is online now and can be found Participant Release Form Instructions or Instrucciones del formulario de autorización del participante.

Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging (Saturday)


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 16-Feb-2024 - 17-Feb-2024

Venue/Location:
Millard North High School
1010 South 144th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
United States

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Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

Agenda: 

Friday, Febuary 16th, 2024

4:00 p.m.                                    Venue Opens 

4:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.                  Team Check-In and Inspection

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.                  Skills Open

9:00 p.m.                                     Venue closes

 

Saturday, Febuary 17th, 2024

 7:30 a.m.                             Venue & Pits Open                                                                                                                                                    

 8:30 a.m.                              Drivers and Coaches Meeting

 8:50 a.m.                              Opening Ceremony

 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m          Qualifying Rounds

 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.         Lunch

 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.           Qualifying Rounds

 3:40 p.m.                                 Alliance Selection

 4:00 p.m.                                Elimination Rounds

 5:30 p.m.                               Awards and Closing    

6:00 p.m.                                Venue Closes       

Volunteer

We are all ways looking for seasoned volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for this event please contact Jeffrey Brady at [email protected]. We will have Volunteer Merch!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of inclement weather, check the Event on Robot Events for further updates the night before the event date. In the event of cancellation we will try our best to reschedule. In case  the event is cancelled, registration fees received will be returned minus the $5.00 processing fee.

Refund and Payment Policies

If something happens and you are unable to attend the competition, please notify the primary contact through email or phone. Refunds for non-attendance will only be given if the cancellation notice has been received no later than 2 weeks prior to the event date.

In case of inclement weather and the event is cancelled, registration fees received will be returned minus the $5.00 processing fee.
Date: 16-Feb-2024 - 17-Feb-2024
Millard North High School
1010 South 144th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68154
United States

Travel Info

If traveling from out of state and plan to stay overnight for this event. Please contact [email protected] Maybe avalible discounts at that time.

Webcast

Event Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/nbpRLa3aC6A?feature=share

Judging Format

 

  • All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges. Notebooks must be submittied before Qualification Matches Begin Saturday.