Derby Robo Challenge
VRC MS Only, All In-Person Judging
- Date
- 3-Feb-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-1638
- Program
- VEX Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- VEXNet Field Control
- Capacity
- 42
- Spots Open
- 6
- Event Region
- Kansas
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Standard Registration Opens
- 5-Sep-2023 19:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 1-Feb-2024 23:41 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 27-Jan-2024 21:28 EST
- Price
- $40.00
General Info
Welcome to the 7th Annual Derby Robo Challenge. This event registration will be for the middle school division only. The event will be held in the gyms at Derby North Middle School. Teams will be provided a table for their robot and additional equipment. Bleacher seating will be available for spectators to watch the meet. As we get closer to February, more information will be made available regarding concessions and lunch options.
Participants and spectators should enter through the gymnasium entrance doors located on the South side.
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 about a week 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.
Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
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Goggles/Safety Glasses
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Spare parts & tools
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Batteries and chargers
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Programming cable
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Power strip
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Laptop computer
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Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
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Banners and other decorations for your team pit
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Giveaways if you have them
4. 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 of parts or other actions that create sparks will be allowed in the gym. A designated area will be made available to teams for alterations.
5. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found here..
6. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here..
7. To ensure that you have the latest version of firmware make sure that you have the latest update of your programming software.
8. Participation and Consent Form - A completed form for all participants must be posted online prior to check-in.
Concessions
We will have breakfast and lunch options available for everyone. Here is our menu to start prepping your taste buds!
Waiting List
If this event is full, please contact David Brown, Event Planner ([email protected]) regarding availability and to be added to a waitlist.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Eligible Teams:
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 3-Feb-2024
Venue/Location:801 East Madison Avenue
Derby, Kansas 67037
United States
Contact Information
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8:00 AM Doors Open to Registration and event area.
- At registration, teams will need to turn their engineering notebook (if they have one to present) and
- Make their intentions known regarding participation in the Skills Event
8:15 AM Inspection begins
8:45 AM Inspection concludes
9:00 AM Drivers meeting and announcements
9:15 AM Preliminary qualification rounds begin.
9:30 AM Skills Event field opens
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch Break & Skills Event
1:00 PM Preliminary rounds continue
2:30 PM Alliance selection
2:45 PM Elimination Rounds begin.
3:45 PM Tournament Concludes and Awards Ceremony begins.
4:00 PM Conclusion of Tournament
*subject to change based on number of teams entered
Volunteer
Volunteers are welcome to assist. We will train individuals to help us with the day. Contact David Brown at [email protected]. Student volunteers may be used for field reset and queing.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
We will attempt to reschedule at the earliest possible time.
Refund and Payment Policies
- Please note the payment deadline of 1 week prior to the event. Failure to get this taken care of may force team(s) to the Wait List.
- In the event of a cancelation by the event partner, we will make every effort to reschedule the meet. Refunds will not available to teams who cannot participate. Please take care of yourself.
- In the event the tournament is cancelled due to bad weather, teams will receive a refund minus the $5 RobotEvents fee.
Health and Safety Policies
- Spectators will be allowed.
- Only students and coaches will be allowed inside the pit area.
- Concession stand will be provided.
- No charging stations will be provided.
- After consultation with the local school district and the Regional Coordinator, the Event Partner reserves the right to make changes to the above Health and Safety Policies in order to facilitate the safest event possible for the students, coaches, and volunteers. Any changes to these requirements will be shared with registered teams as soon as possible.
Date: 3-Feb-2024
Derby Middle School801 East Madison Avenue
Derby, Kansas 67037
United States
Travel Info
For teams who might be coming in on Friday night, the Hampton Inn of Derby is the closest hotel to Derby North Middle School.
Webcast
If a webcast is available, we will share it with coaches prior to the event and post the link on this page.
Judging Format
All In-Person Judging will be used at this meet. - 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. Thank You!
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.