C.R.A. - VRC Regional Tournament #2
- Date
- 18-Nov-2023 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-2372
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 4
- Event Region
- Puerto Rico
- Standard Registration Opens
- 23-Oct-2023 21:39 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 10-Nov-2023 21:40 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 10-Nov-2023 22:24 EST
- Price
- $125.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
The Caribbean Robotics Academy (C.R.A.) is proud to host the C.R.A. - VRC Regional Tournament #2 of the VEX Robotics Competition 2023-2024 season in Puerto Rico. The event is open for High School and Middle School teams and will also be a qualifier for the C.R.A. National Championship. The tournament aims to increase student interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) by engaging them in robotics and engineering challenges. Beyond science and engineering principles, C.R.A. encourages group creativity, teamwork, leadership, passion, and problem-solving. The staff of C.R.A. is excited to host a VEX Robotics Competition and ready to give all the teams an exceptional and unforgettable experience.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Interviews & Notebooks
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 18-Nov-2023
Venue/Location:Puerto Rico 653
Arecibo, 00612
Puerto Rico
Contact the Event Partner
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
| Start Time | End Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am | 7:30 am |
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| 7:30 am | 9:00 am |
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| 8:30 am | 8:45 am |
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| 9:00 am | 9:15 am |
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| 9:30 am | 11:30 am |
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| 11:30 am | 12:30 pm |
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| 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
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| 3:30 pm | 4:30 pm |
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| 4:30 pm | 5:00 pm |
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Volunteer
Become a Volunteer of the Caribbean Robotics Academy!
Click on the following link to fill out and submit the volunteer form.
Volunteer | Caribbean Robotics Academy | Puerto Rico (croboticsa.org)
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Teams will be notified, via email, if any event occurs that would jeopardize the C.R.A. - VRC Regional Tournament #2.
Refund and Payment Policies
Suppose the event is suspended or delayed due to the pandemic or other force majeure. In that case, the cost and registration fees are not refundable. The participating teams shall bear the refund and loss of transportation and accommodation, and the event host shall not assume any responsibility.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend, the cost and registration fees are not refundable
Judging Format
- Remote Judging (Required for Awards)- The Initial Team Interviews will be conducted remotely, and Engineering Notebooks will be submitted to judges digitally via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Initial Interviews will be conducted between November 10-12, 2023, and Notebook submission deadline is November 12, 2023.
- In-Person Judging - After the remote judging, teams could be judged in-person the day of the event.