One World Showcase Event @ UC Berkeley
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- Date
- 19-Nov-2023 - 21-Nov-2023 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-1923
- Program
- VEX Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 120
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- California - Region 2
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 24-Jul-2023 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 12-Nov-2023 20:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 1-Oct-2023 22:18 EDT
- Price
- $375.00
A maximum of 50% of team registrations can be from any one event region
This event is closed to registration because:- This event currently has no spaces available.
General Info
First of its Class Event!
The Robolabs Foundation invites your teams to participate in the flagship VEX Worlds Championship qualifying One World Showcase Event @ UC Berkeley, California. As part of the One World Initiative, the first registered team from each country will receive a complete registration fee waiver. With 120 top-notch teams from all over the United States and the globe competing at the #1 Public University in the World, the One World Showcase Event promises to be one of the most exciting events of the 2023-2024 VEX Robotics Competition Season. During your stay, you'll be able to:
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Tour UC Berkeley Campus, the #1 Public University in the World
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Network with current UC Berkeley Students, Organizations, Faculty, and Senior Administrators
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View transformative product demos from our tech industry event sponsors
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Explore Northern California: Berkeley, San Francisco, Napa Tours, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Yosemite, etc.
World Championship Qualifying Spots
This event will offer 3-4 VEX Worlds Qualification Spots to VRC Teams:
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Tournament Champions (2)
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Excellence Award (1 or 2 – depending on middle/highschool team distribution)
Hotel and Event Information:
We have secured a 25% stay discount for a price of 169 USD per night. The 100 hotel rooms reserved for this event will fill up fast, book your room to secure a discounted rate. Last day to book is Monday, October 30, 2023.
To book online use this link: Robolabs Foundation One World Showcase Event
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Eligible Teams:
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 19-Nov-2023 - 21-Nov-2023
Venue/Location:2495 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, California 94720
United States
Contact Information
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One World Showcase Event @ UC Berkeley Event Agenda
We at Robolabs are looking forward to seeing you at our One World Initiative Showcase Event Agenda! Below you will find the tentative schedule that we will run our event on. It is important that teams show up on time to all aspects of the agenda, from matches to talks from guest speakers.
Day 1 (11/19/23) Agenda
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Time |
Event Detail |
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9:00 AM |
Doors Open |
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9:00 - 11:00 AM |
Teams need to Check-In and Pass Inspection, which closes at 11:00 AM. Pits and practice fields are open. |
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Inauguration/Opening Ceremony: Pledge of Allegiance, Welcome Address by Arya Sasikumar, Inaugural Address from RECF Representative, & Talk from Opening Ceremony Guest of Honor Rich Lyons, UC Berkeley Chief Innovation Officer |
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12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Lunch Break |
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1:00 - 1:30 PM |
Drivers Meeting |
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1:30 - 4:30 PM |
Qualification Matches / Skills Fields are open |
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5:00 PM |
Venue Closes |
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6:00 - 8:00 PM |
Sponsor and Partners Mixer *ONLY FOR INVITED GUESTS* |
Day 2 (11/20/23) Agenda
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Time |
Event Detail |
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8:00 AM |
Doors Open |
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Qualification Matches Resume / Skills Fields are open |
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12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Lunch Break / Skills Fields will not be open during lunch |
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1:00 - 5:30 PM |
Qualification Matches / Skills Fields are open |
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6:00 PM |
Venue Closes |
Day 3 (11/21/23) Agenda
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Time |
Event Detail |
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8:00 AM |
Doors Open |
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8:30 - 11:30 AM |
Qualification Matches / Skills Fields are open |
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Alliance Selection / Skills Fields permanently close |
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12:00 - 1:00 PM |
Lunch |
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1:00 - 3:00 PM |
Finals |
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3:00 - 4:00 PM |
Closing Ceremony: Closing Address (DEI Focus), Closing Ceremony Guest of Honor Rich Lyons, UC Berkeley Chief Innovation Officer |
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4:00 - 4:30 PM |
Awards Ceremony |
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5:00 PM |
Venue Closes |
Volunteer
Volunteers Needed!
We will need a lot of volunteers to set up the venue on the preparation day and to operate the event smoothly on the competition day.
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Please use the Google Form link below:
*Insert google form link here later*
If you are interested in being a judge, contact [email protected] / 775-292-0134.
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All volunteers will receive a volunteer event shirt and free lunch
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Volunteer positions include (click on the link for the guide to each role):
- Practice Field Attendant
- Field Resets
- Queuers
- TM Operators
- Inspectors
- In-Person Judges
- Judge Advisors (Must pass the Certification)
- Scorekeeper Referees
- Head Referees (Must pass the Certification)
- Emcees
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Bad weather should not affect this event. In case of a cancellation, the event partner will contact you as early as possible. Teams should make sure their contact information in Robotevents.com is up to date and includes both school and non-school phone numbers.
In the case of an emergency/bad weather, we will make adjustments to the agenda and notify all teams via email.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels/postpones the event:
- Refunds will only be made if the event is canceled by the host.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
- Registrations will not be refunded for teams that register but choose not to come.
Webcast
Visit https://www.youtube.com/@robolabscenters for the webcast.
Judging Format
Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.
Waitlist
29 teams are on the waitlist for this event.