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Sherrard Middle School Push Back Qualifier

VEX V5 Robotics Competition - Middle School Only

Date
21-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-2589
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
32
Spots Open
1
Event Region
West Virginia
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Standard Registration Opens
1-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
20-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
21-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$55.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

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 be collecting physical engineering notebooks the day of this event for judging.

Concessions

We will have a concession stand open in kitchen area next to the pits in the cafeteria for various snack and drink purchases.

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: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition/vrc-current-game

  1. Review the rules and run through the game manual before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the Push Back 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.

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Laptop computer/iPad

    • Micro USB cords

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

  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 and read the Judge's Guide. 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 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.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your VEX V5 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: All In-Person Judging


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 21-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Sherrard Middle School
1000 Fairmont Pike Road
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
United States

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Code 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

7:30 AM – Doors open, Inspection begins
8:00 AM – Judging Begins
8:30 AM – Drivers' Meeting
9:00 AM – Qualification Matches Begin
12:00 PM – Lunch Break
1:00 PM – Qualification Matches Resume
2:30 PM – Alliance Selection
2:45 PM – Elimination Matches
4:00 PM  – Closing & Awards

Volunteer

Please contact Ana Klemm if you wish to volunteer:

[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

All reasonable efforts will be made to inform teams of any cancellations due to inclement weather. Refunds will be given in event of cancellation.

Please contact me if weather is a concern and please monitor the event status on RobotEvents.com Cancellations will be posted there.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Full Refund

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

No refund can be givem

Webcast

Events will be streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdo0MphPaGg

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.