Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
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NCCA VEX VRC Winter Tournament 2

High School Only

Date
27-Jan-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-23-2511
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
40
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Georgia
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
22-Aug-2023 01:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
16-Dec-2023 01:00 EST
Registration Deadline
12-Jan-2024 13:46 EST
Payment Deadline
12-Jan-2024 13:55 EST
Price
$55.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

General Info

All participants are expected to complete the participant release form . (also available in Spanish)  Once per season covers all events. 

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Check the VEX Robotics and Robotics Education websites for information regarding: How to run a team, engineering notebooks, and steps to build your robot, and more.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.

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
* Programming cable
* Power strip
* Laptop computer
* Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
* Banners and other decorations for your team pit
* Giveaways if you have them

5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament. 

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

7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. 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 the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found here.

10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here.

11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware. .

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Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 27-Jan-2024

Venue/Location:
144 Ram Dr
144 Ram Drive
Covington, Georgia 30014
United States

Contact Information

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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

Event Schedule:

We will be operating on a tight schedule.  Please make sure you plan accordingly and arrive on time.  *The schedule is subject to change.

7:15 AM - Doors Open, Practice Fields Opens

7:30-8:00 AM– Check-in

7:45AM- 8:45AM - Inspection

8:00AM - 12:15PM Programming and Skills Challenge.  This is a first come, first serve basis (line closes at 12:15 PM sharp).

9:00 AM - Driver Meeting

9:30 AM – Welcome and first match setup

9:30-12:30 PM – Qualification Rounds and Skills Challenges

  • The Skills Field will close at 12:15 PM.

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch 

1:00-2:00 PM- Qualification Rounds

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Alliance Selection 

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM - Alliance Elimination matches

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM - Awards Ceremony

Volunteer

We will have volunteers to staff the event, but if you would like to receive some training or experience how to run an event, please feel free to reach out.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather, a decision will be made based on the local school system.

Refund and Payment Policies

 

No refunds will be given

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.