Louisiana State Middle School VRC Championship
Middle School Teams Only
- Date
- 2-Mar-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VRC-23-4622
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- VEXNet Field Control
- Capacity
- 40
- Spots Open
- 5
- Event Region
- Louisiana
- Standard Registration Opens
- 14-Nov-2023 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 23-Feb-2024 18:29 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 23-Feb-2024 21:51 EST
- Price
- $175.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
This will be a VRC, in-person tournament.
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.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.
All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 2-Mar-2024
Venue/Location:707 2nd Street
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
United States
Contact Information
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8:00 am Team Load In - Pit Area, Registration, & Inspection Open
9:00 am Team Check-in & Inspection Deadline
9:10 am Parade of Teams
9:20 am Team/Driver Meeting
9:30 am - 12:00 pm Qualifying Rounds Begin/Skills Challenge Rounds
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 – 5:10 pm Qualifying Rounds Begin/Skills Challenge Rounds
5:10 - 5:25 pm Alliance Selection
5:25 – 7:15 pm Division Playoffs & Awards
Volunteer
Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
All cancellations will be communicated through email. Please check your email the day before and the morning of the tournament (before leaving). We will do everything within our power to reschedule this event.
Refund and Payment Policies
There will be no refunds unless the entire tournament is cancelled.
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.