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Ghana 2024- 2025 VEX IQ Middle School Regional competition

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Date
16-Nov-2024 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-24-7428
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
8
Spots Open
8
Event Region
Ghana
Max Registrations per Organization
2
Standard Registration Opens
3-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
16-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
15-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

This event is the 2024-2025 VEX IQ Scrimmage tournament. The VEX IQ Rapid Relay is a robotics competition for middle school teams where students design and program robots to complete tasks in a timed match. Teams compete in the Teamwork Challenge and the Robot Skills Challenge, focusing on collaboration and engineering skills. This event promotes STEM education and encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity among participants.


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 16-Nov-2024

Venue/Location:
RisingSun Montessori School - DOME
15 Greenhill Street
Taifa, GH
Ghana

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Agenda

VEX IQ Rapid Relay Scrimmage Agenda

1. Registration and Check-in

  • Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location: Main Entrance
  • Details: Teams check in and receive their schedules and materials.

2. Opening Ceremony

  • Time: 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Location: Main Stage
  • Details:
    • Welcome address by the event coordinator.
    • Introduction of participating teams.
    • Overview of the competition rules and format.

3. Team Practice Sessions

  • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location: Practice Field
  • Details: Each team has designated time slots to practice on the field.

4. Competition Matches

  • Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location: Main Competition Field
  • Details:
    • Teams compete in multiple rounds of the Teamwork Challenge.
    • Each match lasts 60 seconds, followed by a brief review and feedback session.

5. Lunch Break

  • Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location: Cafeteria
  • Details: Teams can relax and discuss strategies.

6. Skills Challenge

  • Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location: Skills Challenge Field
  • Details:
    • Teams take turns competing in the Robot Skills Challenge.
    • Each team has a set time to score as many points as possible.

7. Judging and Scoring

  • Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location: Judges' Area
  • Details: Judges finalize scores and prepare for the award ceremony.

8. Award Ceremony

  • Time: 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location: Main Stage
  • Details:
    • Announcement of winners.
    • Distribution of awards and certificates to all participants.

9. Closing Remarks

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location: Main Stage
  • Details:
    • Closing remarks by the event coordinator.
    • Thank you to participants, volunteers, and sponsors.

Volunteer

Teachers from the participating schools.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Necessary measures will be put in place concerning emergencies and bad weather. We will have volunteers stationed for any emergency, and the event will be postponed if there is bad weather. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: There will be a refund

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: There will be no refund

 

Judging Format

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Waitlist

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