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Canceled Mankato Match-Up

VEX IQ Robotics Competition Elementary

Date
20-Dec-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-2555
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
28
Spots Open
28
Event Region
Minnesota
Max Registrations per Organization
7
Standard Registration Opens
6-Oct-2025 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
17-Dec-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
8-Dec-2025 21:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has been canceled.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

 

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

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 2 pm.

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


 


Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 20-Dec-2025

Venue/Location:
Bethany Lutheran College - Sports and Fitness Center
775 Luther Dr.
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
United States

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Agenda

 

TENTATIVE! Check here the week of the event to make sure you have the current agenda.

 

8:00 am Doors open, team check-in begins

8:30 Team check-in ends

 

Teams MUST be checked-in by 8:30, as the Match Schedule will be run at that time and CANNOT be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.

 

8:15 am Inspection begins

9:15 Skills Begins

9:00 am Inspection ends

9:15 Team & Driver meeting

10:00 Qualification matches

2:00 Qualification matches & Skills end

SKILLS WILL END IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE LAST QUALIFICATION MATCH

2:15 Finals Matches

2:45 Final awards and closing

 

 

Volunteer

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering for this event.
 

 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather that is severe enough to cancel the event, the event will be rescheduled to a later date.

If necessary, weather cancellation information will be emailed to registered teams by Friday December 19th.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Due to weather, the event will be rescheduled to a later date.  No refunds will be given for a rescheduled event.

Due to other circumstances, a $45 refund will be given.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

No refund will be given.

Judging Format

  • All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.

Waitlist

9 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

Please login to add or remove teams from the waiting list.