2025-26 Big Island VEX IQ Scrimmage

General Info

Mission Statement / Vision

This event is being offered as a standalone event to accompany the 2025-26 Big Island VEX IQ. The League's mission is to provide numerous opportunities for Hawaii Island elementary and middle school students in the Hawaii area to compete in local robotics tournaments. We aspire to provide a strong organizational structure that prepares students to succeed at state-level tournaments, resources and workshops that help students to better understand the engineering and design process, and opportunities to network and develop authentic relationships that transcend the walls of a student's participating school or club.

LATE Arrivals

Teams must be checked in 45 minutes prior to the start of the qualification matches so that the match schedule may be printed. Teams must contact the event partner if they are running late or they will be removed from the team list for the event. 

Team Payment

This event is FREE and open to all teams in Hawaii region. No payment is required.

What to Expect

Teams are invited to bring their robot in whatever state it's in and participate in a “practice competition” format and get a feel for what it’s like to participate in the VEX Robotics Competition. We will also offer a workshop focused on the engineering design process and notebooking as well as introducing you to the resources the RECF and VEX Hawaii has created to support teams this season. The Big Island VEX IQ league will provide “demo bots” for teams who want to participate in the scrimmage and don’t have a working robot ready to go!

Judging will not be conducted at this event as it is intended to be an exploratory session; however, the code of conduct must be followed at all times.

Team Expectations / Code of Conduct

We expect the following behavior and ethical standards at all REC Foundation-sanctioned events. 

• Act with integrity, honesty, and reliability
• Behave in a respectful and professional manner with event staff, volunteers, and fellow competitors
• Exhibit maturity and class when dealing with difficult and stressful situations
• Respect individual differences
• Follow all rules as listed in the current game manual(s)
• Student-centered teams with limited adult assistance
• Safety as a top priority
• Good sportsmanship, which includes supporting your alliance partners

These expectations apply to all team members and all adults associated with a team including, but not limited to, teachers, mentors and parents.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: No

Judging Format: No Judging