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Jenison Robotics High School Over Under Tournament

VRC High School Region 4 Qualifier

Date
3-Feb-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-23-2278
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
44
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
25-Sep-2023 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
23-Dec-2023 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
31-Jan-2024 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
22-Dec-2023 12:00 EST
Price
$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Thank you so much for choosing to compete in our 9th annual High School VRC Tournament hosted by Jenison Robotics!  We are ready for an exciting day of competitive robotics.

Location:  This tournament is being held in the auxillary gym at Jenison High School, 2140 Bauer Rd, Jenison, MI 49428

Teams will participate in qualification matches, skills events, judging in the pits, and elimination matches if qualified. 

Pit tables, seating, and electrical power will be provided for each team attending along with plenty of spectator seating. Teams are welcome to bring their own food. Only teams that are checked in by 8:20 AM will be allowed to compete.  If you are running late please call Jennifer Newberry 616.262.9142 to make arrangements.

Lunch and Concessions

  • Concessions will be available all day long. There will be coffee, hot chocolate and donuts in the morning. There will be water, pop, candy and snacks thru out the day. 
  • A lunch ticket will be available for purchase, which includes 2 pieces of pizza, snack and drink. 

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.  Teams that have online notebooks should print a copy and bring it with them to the event.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Elimination Matches

Number of elimination alliances is 16.

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 Robot Inspection Checklist

  2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com

  4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

    • Goggles/Safety Glasses

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  7. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

  8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Instructions on how to upload consent forms in English or Spanish is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 3-Feb-2024

Venue/Location:
Jenison Senior High School
2140 Bauer Road
Jenison, Michigan 49428
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

All times subject to change.

7:30 am Doors Open
7:40 am Robot Check-in and Inspection Begins
8:15 am Skills Challenge Field Opens
8:20 am Team Check-in ENDS
8:30 am Robot Inspection Concludes
8:45 am Drivers Meeting on the Field
9:00 am Qualification Rounds Begin
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm Qualification Rounds resume
3:00 pm Qualification Rounds Conclude & Skills Challenge Field Close
3:15 pm Alliance Selection and Eliminations
5:00 pm Awards

Volunteer

We have various positions for volunteers ranging from high school age to adult for novice to expierienced volunteers. 

If you have experience Refereeing or with Robot Inspections please contact us directly.  [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the official event page on Robotevents.com where we will post updates about the event status. You may also call Jennifer at 616.262.9142

 

Refund and Payment Policies

All requests for refunds must be made 3 weeks prior to the event. Refunds, if approved, will be processed within 2 months following the event.

Event payments are expected when you register for the event and must be completed (showing PAID) a min of 3 weeks prior to the event date. Unpaid teams will be removed from the event to allow teams on the wait list to register. Please contact Jennifer Newberry ([email protected]) if there are special considerations that need to be made.

Date: 3-Feb-2024
Jenison Senior High School
2140 Bauer Road
Jenison, Michigan 49428
United States

Travel Info

Location:  This tournament is being held at Jenison High School, 2140 Bauer Rd, Jenison, MI 49428 Please enter thru the West cafeteria/activities entrance

 

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.  Teams that have online notebooks should print a copy and bring it with them to the event.