R8 VRC Tournament 2023
[VRC Blended]
- Date
- 30-Nov-2023 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-4320
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 34
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Texas - Region 2
- Standard Registration Opens
- 27-Oct-2023 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 24-Nov-2023 17:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 30-Nov-2023 13:21 EST
- Price
- $80.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Thank you for registering for the Region 8 ESC VEX Robotics Competition! We are excited to host this year's event and look forward to meeting you and your students.
The event will be held on the 2nd floor of the Region 8 ESC. Our physical address is 4845 US Highway 271 North, Pittsburg, TX 75686.
Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. that morning and check-in will begin at 8:30.
We will not have spectator seating available at the tournament.
To join the event Remind group, text @r8vrc to the number 81010.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 30-Nov-2023
Venue/Location:4845 US Highway 271 North
Pittsburg, Texas 75686
United States
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
Tournament Agenda -- **Based on final number of teams entered, we will adjust the schedule as needed.**
Stay up to date with the event Remind group, text @r8vrc to the number 81010.
8:00 a.m. | Doors open |
8:30 a.m. | Registration opens, pits open |
9:00 a.m. | Inspection starts |
9:00 a.m. | Volunteer training for referees, judges, field staff |
9:00 a.m. | Practice matches |
9:30 a.m. | Registration closes, inspection ends |
9:45 a.m. | Opening ceremonies and driver meeting |
10:00 a.m. | Qualifications, Skills Challenges, and Judging |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 p.m. | Qualifications, Skills Challenges, and Judging |
2:00 p.m. | Qualifications end, Skills Challenges end |
2:30 p.m. | Finals Matches |
3:30 p.m. | Awards |
3:45 p.m. | Clean-Up |
Volunteer
We are always thrilled to have volunteers join us. Please let us know if you can help! Contact Kerri Bowles at [email protected] if you can help facilitate the event with us.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of an emergency, Region 8 ESC will contact registered teams.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Refunds will be issued to all registered teams.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Refunds will be issued up to 14 days prior to the event. Refunds will not be issued after that time except in the case of extenuating circumstances.
Health and Safety Policies
Information on this tab will be updated as we near the day of the event. Students and advisors should follow local school district guidelines as they relate to health and safety.
Date: 30-Nov-2023
Region 8 Education Service Center4845 US Highway 271 North
Pittsburg, Texas 75686
United States
Travel Info
The ESC is located on US Highway 271 approximately 5 miles south of Mount Pleasant and 5 miles north of Pittsburg. Multiple hotels are available in Mount Pleasant. If you have questions about housing arrangements, please contact Kerri. [email protected].
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.