CANCELED: The Last Chance Qualifier at Ola
- Date
- 24-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-0226
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- VEXNet Field Control
- Capacity
- 50
- Spots Open
- 50
- Event Region
- Georgia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 12-Aug-2025 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 9-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 9-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Price
- $65.00
- This event has been canceled.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
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.
For all rules--How to run a team, do your engineering notebook and steps to build your robot look at the VEX Robotics website.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
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
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 here.
11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware. .
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 24-Jan-2026
Venue/Location:357 North Ola Road
McDonough, Georgia 30252
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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* Note - This schedule is subject to change based on team registration numbers.
7:15 AM - Doors Open, Practice Fields Opens
7:30-8:00 – Check-in
8:00-9:00 AM - Inspection (first come basis) and Robot Skills
9:00 AM - Driver Meeting
9:20 AM – Welcome and first match setup
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM - Qualification Rounds and Skills (Skills field will close at 12:00)
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Lunch
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Qualification Rounds and Skills (Skills field will close at the end of the last match)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM - Alliance Selection
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Alliance Elimination matches
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
Volunteer
To volunteer contact [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the case of bad weather, a decision will be made based on the local school system.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Due to how Robot Events send payments to Ola HS, we are unable to offer refunds to teams that have completed payment. In the event the EP Needs to cancel this event after payment has been made, that money can be applied to a future Ola HS event.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
We are unable to offer refunds for this event. Any team unpaid by payment due date will be removed from the registered team list without notification.
If a team has to withdraw from competition after payment is made, Ola HS can consider transferring the registration fee to another Ola HS hosted event.
All PO's and payments must be cleared 7 days prior to the event.
Judging Format
- Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions
- Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact.
- The notebook submission deadline is Monday, January 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
- In Person Team Interviews:
- Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event.
- All teams will have the opportunity to be interviewed at least once. Some teams may receive second interviews if the Judges need additional information.
Waitlist
44 teams are on the waitlist for this event.