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Cross County VEX Robotics OVER UNDER Tournament

VRC HIGH SCHOOL

Date
3-Feb-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VRC-24-3079
Program
VEX Robotics Competition
Event Type
Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
32
Spots Open
-
Event Region
Nebraska
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
27-Nov-2023 16:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
23-Dec-2023 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
31-Jan-2024 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
22-Jan-2024 16:00 EST
Price
$80.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • Registration opens at a future date.

General Info

Judging Information

Please turn in notebooks during check in.  Judging will take place in the pits and field areas.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have their official team number for this event.  Tournament fees must be paid before teams will be allowed to compete.  

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available.  Lunch specials will be available on site.

Competition Preparation

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.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. V5 Inspection checklist found Robot Inspection Checklist.

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 VEX Tournaments 101.

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 (link will be added when available).

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

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be turned in during check-in. Team leaders will need to collect the completed forms for all team members attending the event and turn them in to the registration desk when checking in.
Download the VEX/RECF Consent & Waiver Form.  participant-consent-form-spanish.


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Eligible Teams:

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 3-Feb-2024

Venue/Location:
Cross County High School
1270 123rd Road
Stromsburg, Nebraska 68666
United States

Contact Information

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Agenda

Tentative Agenda:

7:00 a.m.   -   Doors Open
7:30 a.m.   -   8:30 a.m.   Team Registration
7:30 a.m.   -   9:00 a.m.   Inspections
9:30 a.m.   -   1:00 p.m.   Team Judging in the Pits
9:30 a.m.   -   2:00 p.m.   Skills Challenge
9:15 a.m.   -   9:25 a.m.   Opening Ceremony
9:25 a.m.   -   9:40 a.m.   Drivers Meeting
9:45 a.m.   -   12:00 p.m.  Qualification Matches
12:00 p.m.  -   12:45 p.m.  Lunch Break
12:45 p.m.  -   4:00 p.m.   Qualification Matches
4:05 p.m.   -   4:15 p.m.   Alliance Selection
4:30 p.m.   -   5:30 p.m.   Elimination Matches and Design Award Presented
5:30 p.m.   -   5:40 p.m.   Awards Ceremony

Volunteer

We are always looking for good volunteers. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Ben Hackett [email protected]  Thank you!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the case of inclement weather, all team advisors will be contacted via email. While sometimes weather can be unpredictable, usually we will make a decision by 4:00pm the day before the event, if not earlier. I will also update the "EVENT NAME" to read "CANCELED" at the top.

Please ensure your contact information in Robotevents is current

Depending on the circumstances, we will make every effort to reschedule, rather than outright cancel the event.

Refund and Payment Policies

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

If a team withdraws from competition by 12/31/24 a refund will be issued minus $5.00 for administration fees. After 12/31/24 there is no refund. If the the tournament is cancelled refunds will be issued minus the $5.00 admin fee. 

Date: 3-Feb-2024
Cross County High School
1270 123rd Road
Stromsburg, Nebraska 68666
United States

Travel Info

https://goo.gl/maps/6igFFJQRbGoWk2wK9 

Webcast

https://www.youtube.com/@crosscountylive159 

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.