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VEX in the Valley- Qualifying Tournament

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Date
27-Jan-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-23-1846
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
New York-North
Standard Registration Opens
30-Jun-2023 08:40 EDT
Registration Deadline
20-Jan-2024 08:41 EST
Payment Deadline
20-Jan-2024 08:51 EST
Price
$65.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Thank you for registering for the  4th Annual VEX  in the Valley Competition! Spectators are welcome!!!! 
Event Organizer: Kristi Briggs [email protected] 
Facility and Event Information 
VEX in the Valley will take place in our Gym. There will be an attached map which shows where you can unload and park. 

  •  Fields – We will have 2 match field, 1-2 skills field / practice field. Practice fields will open at 8am. Your teams must have passed inspection to be on the practice field. Please have teams reset the field after they are done.
  •  Pits – Each team will have a pit area with a table and four chairs. More chairs will be available if needed. Tables will have access to power strips, you may need to bring your own to extend the area. Each table will also have a trash can to help keep the space clean.
  • Restrooms are located outside the Gym close to the entrance.
  • Displays and Monitors – There will be SmartBoards around the gym that will display the skills as well as upcoming matches.
  • Concessions- We will have a concession stand open in the Cafeteria area that will open around 9am. Pricing list to follow
  •  Lunch will be from 12pm-1pm- you may bring your own lunch or support our team by buying from the concession stand.
    • Snacks and drinks are allowed in the gym, however, please clean up after yourselves and if there is an accidental spill let someone know ASAP so we can get it cleaned up.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 27-Jan-2024

Venue/Location:
Canaseraga Central School
8 Main Street
Canaseraga, New York 14822
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

 7:30am – Doors Open

7:30-9:00- Registration, Inspection, practice  

9:00 Driver Meeting and Opening Ceremonies

 9:15-12:00pm Qualification Matches and Skills

12:00-1:00- Lunch (skills)

1:00pm – Alliance Selection

1:30-2:30- Elimination Rounds and Awards

 2:30- Clean up and go home 

Volunteer

We will be looking for volunteers. If you are interested please send an e-mail to [email protected] and in the subject line put VEX Over Under Volunteer.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather, we will allow 2 hour delay for travel time If the event takes place, no refund will be given. If it is cancelled, we will send out a refund.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Full refund will be given.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

If a Coach/Mentor chooses to withdraw or not attend thirty days prior to the event (January 10, 2024), a refund minus $10 ($5 for the RobotEvent fee and $5 inconvience fee for the team) will be sent back to the team.

 

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.