Bad Axe VIQRC Mix and Match Tournament

General Info

Welcome to Bad Axe VIQRC Mix & Match Tournament 2025-26.   This is an in-person tournament with a robot skills challenge and judging. 
This event will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in the Bad Axe High School, gym located at 200 N. Barrie Road, Bad Axe, MI.  Parking will be on the west side of the facility for easy entry into the gym.  

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. The payment of $75 per team is expected at the time of registration through Robotevent.com, otherwise teams will be waitlisted to allow for other teams who are prepared to join.

Engineering notebooks

We are only judging electronic engineering notebooks at this event.  Judging of notebooks and team interviews will be conducted on the day of the event.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 8 am to 3 pm. Lunch specials will be announced.

Finals Matches

Up to 24 teams will be paired up and participate in Finals matches. 

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: Current Game Webpage

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 IQ parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the IQ Robot 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

   • Programming cable

   • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

   • Giveaways if you have them

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 IQ 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 in English or Spanish is given here: VEX Consent Form

We are excited to have you join us for this event!

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging