General Info

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026 in Neenah Middle School Cafeteria!

Welcome

To Neenah's (Last) Spring Fling. INVITED Teams of elementary and middle school ages will be competing in VEX IQ Competition

How the invites will be decided upon: 

1. We will compile a blended combined skills ranking score list (ES and MS) as it stands at 8am on February 8th.
2. We will then go down the list and invite the top 24 teams that have NOT already secured a spot at their "grade level" state tournament with an acceptance date 5 days after their invite.

*If a team chooses not to accept its invite by its deadline, then we will invite the next-ranked non-qualified team on the list until we get to 24 teams.

*If a team qualifies for state at another tournament between their invite and the Last Spring Fling Event, we will email a request to that the team to forfeit their invite so it can go to the next unqualified team on the list, but we will not demand that they do so.  Fees can be paid up until the night before the tournament, just in case the team qualifies for state, then they can be moved to the waitlist, and no refund is needed

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

NO Judging

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch specials will be announced.

Full (Marco's) Pizzas will be available for pre-order. To Order: Drop off order form (on pits tables) with payment to the concession stand.

Finals Matches

ALL 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

   • 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. 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.

8. 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 (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)

Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)

Parking and Event Map

All the events will take place in the Cafeteria. Competitors and spectators may enter the building at the entrance.

Go to Documents for an event and parking map.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging