CANCELED: High Stakes Skills ONLY in the Redlands (MS only) -CANCELED

General Info

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will NOT  collect or judge  engineering notebooks at this event 

Lunch and Concessions

Will be available.

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: 

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX  parts. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. Also check for the latest Q & A High Stakes.

2. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com

3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

   • 1 Competing Robot

   • Spare parts & tools

   • Batteries and chargers

   • Power strip and extension cord

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

   • Giveaways if you have them

4. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101 Before Your First VEX Tournament.

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

6. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

7. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your VRC Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Instructions on how to upload consent forms is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) 

 

Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No