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Mahoning Valley VRC Blended Qualifier, Canfield, Ohio

Date
3-Feb-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-23-2654
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
60
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Ohio
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Standard Registration Opens
11-Sep-2023 11:27 EDT
Registration Deadline
26-Jan-2024 11:26 EST
Payment Deadline
19-Jan-2024 11:51 EST
Price
$105.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

General Info

The MCCTC Robotics Club is proud to host the Mahoning Valley VEX Qualifier for the 2023-2024 Game OVER UNDER!  This late-season event is sure to showcase some of the finest robots in Ohio and will hopefully also serve as a platform for last-minute state qualifiers.   Pits will once again be separated from the contest area by a short hallway which will allow more room in the pits per team.  The event will be live-streamed into the pit area as well as on YouTube.  Seating will be available in the contest area and the event is open to spectators.

EVENT DETAILS:

  • 3 raised competition fields

  • 1-2 dedicated skills fields

  • 1 practice field

  • 1 pit table per team (bring extension cords)

  • In-person judging

FOOD:

  • As always, lunch will be provided for participants, coaches, and volunteers at no extra charge

  • Lunch for participants will include pizza, chips, cookies, and water. 

  • Coaches and volunteers will enjoy a catered lunch from The Nutrition Group as well as drinks and snacks available all day in the Hospitality Lounge. 

  • Boy Scout Troop 101 will have concessions available for spectators.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 3-Feb-2024

Venue/Location:
7300 N Palmyra Rd
7300 North Palmyra Road
Canfield, Ohio 44406
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

 

Tentative Schedule

7:30 am    Volunteers arrive

8:00 am    Doors open for teams

8:00 am    Inspection Opens

9:00 am    Inspection Closes

9:15 am    Drivers Meeting

9:30 am    Qualification Matches Begin

11:30 am   Lunch Break

12:00 pm   Qualification Matches Resume

2:00 pm     Qualification Matches End

2:15 pm     Alliance Selection Begins

2:30 pm     Elimination Rounds Begin

4:30 pm    Awards and Dismissal

Volunteer

 

We are always looking for volunteers to help fill in gaps.  Volunteer positions are available for all levels of experience.  If interested in volunteering, please reach out to Rachel Naylor or Walter Baber.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

 

Teams will be contacted via email and text message/phone call if the event needs to be adjusted or canceled due to inclement weather.

Refund and Payment Policies

 

 

If the event is canceled by the host, teams will be issued a refund minus the $5 RECF fee. 

Refunds will not be issued to teams who pull out or do not show up for the event.

Webcast

 

Event will be broadcast on YouTube.  Search for "VRC Team 7882".

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.