Iraqi National VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Agenda

Agenda – Iraqi National VEX Robotics Competition

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome address and event overview.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Team Check-in & Robot Setup
Teams check in, set up robots, and undergo technical inspections.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Qualification Rounds
Teams compete in initial matches, with live scoring updates.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Qualification Rounds (Continued)
Further matches to determine team rankings.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Elimination Rounds
Top-ranked teams compete head-to-head in intense matches.

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Judging & Evaluation
Judges assess teams based on robot performance and design.

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Closing Ceremony & Awards
Awards presentation for Best Design, Best Programming, and Overall Champions.

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to the success of this event!

If you’d like to help as a judge, referee, or field assistant, please contact [email protected].

Training and materials will be provided before the event.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of an emergency, unsafe weather conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances that make it impossible to hold the event as planned, AUIS & TheNextGen will make every effort to reschedule the event.

• Teams will be notified immediately by email and phone using the contact information provided during registration.

• If the event cannot be rescheduled, teams will receive a full refund of their registration fees.

• Please ensure your team’s contact information on RobotEvents is accurate so we can reach you quickly in case of any changes.

The safety of all participants, students, and volunteers is our top priority.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refund Policy

• If the Event Partner cancels the event, all paid registrations will be fully refunded.

• If a team withdraws after registration, no refund will be issued. Refunds may be considered only if the withdrawal is communicated at least 21 days before the event date and if the spot can be filled by another team.

• All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

Health and Safety Policies

Health and Safety Policies

The safety of all participants, volunteers, and guests is our top priority.
All teams and attendees are expected to follow the event staff’s instructions and REC Foundation safety guidelines throughout the competition.

• Each team must ensure that their robots are operated safely and inspected before matches.

• All participants should wear closed-toe shoes in the competition area.

• Electrical tools and batteries must be handled with care and used only in designated pit areas.

• Emergency exits will be clearly marked, and a first-aid kit will be available on site.

• In case of any injury or emergency, please report immediately to the nearest event volunteer or staff member.

• Any additional health measures required by the venue or local authorities (e.g., hygiene, crowd management) will be communicated before and during the event.

Our goal is to ensure a safe, positive, and inspiring experience for every participant.

Date: 30-Nov-2025

Travel Info

Travel Info

The event will be held at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS).

Webcast

This event will not have a live webcast.
However, event highlights, photos, and videos will be shared after the competition on AUIS & TheNextGen’s social media pages.

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.