SA | VEX V5 Robotics Competition™ (Blended) Flinders NVI Open
Override™ Tournament @ Flinders University, Tonsley Innovation Precinct
- Date
- 23-Jul-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-26-4409
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 16
- Spots Open
- 2
- Event Region
- Australia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 10-Jun-2026 01:30 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 16-Jul-2026 03:30 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 20-Jul-2026 17:00 ACST
- Price
- A$50.00
- This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
General Info
Flinders University New Venture Institute Open: V5RC High School Tournament
INDOOR EVENT
This is a 16 Team Torunment, specifically for High School teams to compete in:
- Skills will be offered at the start of this event
- There will be no Judging at this event
The emphasis of the event is for high-school-aged students to:
- Learn the rules and challenges presented by Override in a competitive environment
- Meet the Flinders VEX Team, SA's only VEX U team, and see Flinders University at Tonsley
We're looking forward to seeing as many teams as possible from across South Australia. So, get your teams along to the event and let's get into it for the 2026-27 season!
Information on this season's competition, Override, can be found here: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition/vrc-current-game
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: No Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 23-Jul-2026
Venue/Location:Tonsley Innovation Precinct, South Australia 5052
Australia
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For competing schools
The agenda features a gradual start, with a skills field available to teams arriving early. All teams should be present for the Opening Ceremony, as this includes important housekeeping and safety information.
The agenda is subject to change, aside from the Opening Ceremony (that's locked in).
24 Hr |
Agenda Item |
|---|---|
08:30 |
Team Check-In, Pits, and Robot Inspection open |
08:45 |
Practice Field Opens |
09:30 |
Opening Ceremony & Housekeeping |
09:45 |
Skills Field Opens |
11:15 |
Skills Field closes |
11:30 |
Drivers Meeting |
11:45 |
Qualifiers commence |
13:00 |
Pause for Lunch |
13:45 |
Qualifiers continue |
15:15 |
Qualifiers conclude |
|
|
Alliance Selection |
15:30 |
Eliminations |
16:15 |
Closing Ceremony & Awards |
17:00 |
Pits close |
Volunteer
Volunteers for the event will consist of the Flinders VEX Team (FVT). Please treat all Flinders staff and students with respect throughout the event.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
The event will be held indoors. The only concern will be entering and exiting the building which should be a minimal process.
- If there are significant concerns, please contact us.
- If the event is unlikely to go ahead, we will contact you.
Refund and Payment Policies
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event, then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
- If Teams withdraw after the cut-off date, registration fees will not be refunded
- Refund Cut-off: 5 PM July 20 ACST
If the event is cancelled, all registered teams will be contacted and refunded.
Health and Safety Policies
Students must wear:
- Enclosed shoes throughout the whole event
- Safety glasses alongside the field
Date: 23-Jul-2026
FlindersTonsley Innovation Precinct, South Australia 5052
Australia
Travel Info
The competition will be held on the first floor of the Flinders University building.
Enter via the MAB on the south side of the building, either via the large concrete stairs or the elevators past the glass doors. Check-in and inspection will be in front of rooms 1.01 and 1.02. These are located west of the elevators on the first floor. There is a map uploaded under "Documents."
Parking will be at the driver's discretion.
Judging Format
This event will not be judged.
It's a map. Use it to find us. We're in 1.01 to 1.03.
Flinders University at Tonsley MAPS
Waitlist
2 teams are on the waitlist for this event.