3rd Annual Plainwell Robotics Club VRC Tournament Over Under
VRC Middle School Only Michigan Region 4 Qualifier
- Date
- 11-Nov-2023 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-1806
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 34
- Spots Open
- 14
- Event Region
- Michigan
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 28-Aug-2023 16:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 30-Sep-2023 16:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 4-Nov-2023 16:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 30-Oct-2023 16:00 EDT
- Price
- $100.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
The Plainwell Robotics Club invites your teams to participate in our 3rd Annual VEX MS Only VRC Tournament Over Under.
The event will be held at the Plainwell High School, conveniently located 6 minutes from Exit 49B on US-131. Pit tables, seating, and electrical power will be provided for each team attending, along with plenty of spectator seating. The Plainwell Boosters Club will be operating their concession stand throughout the day, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos and an array of snacks and drinks. Registered teams will receive menu details in October. Teams also are welcome to bring their own food. Ample parking space is available adjacent to the school.
We will abide by all health restrictions in effect in November to ensure our event is conducted in a safe manner for everyone participating.
Note: All Team Engineering Notebooks must be a paper document and submitted upon arrival. We will not have the ability to print a notebook on site and we cannot accept an electronic device or URL as submission.
Only teams that are checked in on time will be allowed to compete. If you are running late please contact Sarah Orr at (269) 548-5588 to make appropriate arrangements.
We're looking forward to seeing your teams in Plainwell.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 11-Nov-2023
Venue/Location:684 Starr Road
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
United States
Contact Information
You must login to contact this Event PartnerCode 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
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8:00 AM |
Doors Open; Check-in and Robot Inspections Begin |
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8:30 AM |
Skills Field Opens |
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9:00 AM |
Inspections Conclude |
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9:00 AM |
Driver's Meeting/Opening Ceremonies |
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9:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Qualifying Rounds and Technical Judging Begin |
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Lunch |
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Qualifying Rounds and Technical Judging Continue |
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2:00 PM |
Skills Field Closes; Technical Judging Concludes |
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2:15 PM - 2:30 PM |
Alliance Selection |
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2:30 PM - 3:15 PM |
Elimination Rounds |
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3:15 PM |
Awards Ceremony |
[The Agenda is subject to change]
Volunteer
We always appreciate volunteers. In fact, we know we will need experienced judges and field officials. Please contact Sarah Orr at [email protected] if you're interested in helping us.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit this page on Robotevents.com, where we will post updates about the event status as needed.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
If the tournament is cancelled by the event Partner, all registered and paid teams will receive full refunds.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Refunds are available to teams that cancel at least one week prior to the event date, November 4, 2023. Refunds will be held until initial payment is confirmed and reconciled.
Date: 11-Nov-2023
Plainwell High School684 Starr Road
Plainwell, Michigan 49080
United States
Travel Info
The competition will be hosted in the gymnasium at Plainwell High School, which is located at 684 Starr Road in Plainwell, MI, about 6 minutes (2.3 miles) from Exit 49 on highway US-131. Ample parking is available on the west and southwest side of the school. The entrance to the event is also on the west side of the school.
Webcast
We will Live Stream the event to the Plainwell Robotics Club's YouTube Channel. Google: YouTube Plainwell Robotics Club; or, use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXp3wudlZcI.
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.