Trailblazer Bot Battle (MS Only)
VRC MS Only, In-Person Judging
- Date
- 17-Nov-2023 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-1584
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 40
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Kansas
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 29-Aug-2023 20:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 9-Nov-2023 19:01 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 6-Nov-2023 16:41 EST
- Price
- $40.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
General Information:
This event is a Middle School Only Tournament, complete with trophies from the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation. Spectators will be allowed at this tournament, there is no entrance fee however all spectators must check in at the school’s front office.
The format of this tournament will be run as a traditional tournament. 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. Please send payment by November 6th or your team(s) will be moved to the waitlist.
Competition Preparation:
This event is sure to be a fast-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 before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Remember: Goggles/Safety glasses, spare parts and tools, batteries and chargers, programming cable, power strip, laptop computer, engineering notebook.
4. Safety comes first. Tools brought with you should not pose a safety risk with sparks, etc.
5. Understand how the game will be played—know the game manual!
6. Participation and consent form - a completed form for all participants must be posted online. PLEASE turn this in electronically thru the REC website.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 17-Nov-2023
Venue/Location:2201 East 25th Street North
Wichita, Kansas 67219
United States
Contact Information
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8:00 AM - Inspections begin
8:30 AM - Inspections conclude
8:45 AM - Drivers meeting and announcements
9:00 AM - Qualification rounds, Skills Challenge, and Judging begins
11:30AM - 12:30PM - Lunch break and Skills Challenge
12:30 PM - Qualification rounds, Skills Challenge, and Judging (if needed)
1:30PM - Alliance selection
2:00 PM - Elimination rounds
3:15 PM - Awards Ceremony
3:30 PM - Tournament concludes
Volunteer
We are very open to having volunteers! Please contact Cory McCracken at [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule the event.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: We will refund all entrance fees minus the $5 processing fee charges by REC.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: We will not refund the entry fee.
Please send payment by November 6th or your team(s) will be moved to the waitlist.
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.