CANCELED: VEX IQ Robotics Education- Bots on the Bayou

ES/MS Teams Only

Date
24-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3434
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
24
Event Region
Louisiana
Max Registrations per Organization
10
Standard Registration Opens
11-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
17-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
17-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$45.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has been canceled.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

This will be an IQ, in-person tournament.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.

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.
Goggles/Safety Glasses
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming cable
Power strip
Laptop computer
Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and 
Excellence Awards )
Banners and other decorations for your team pit
Giveaways if you have them

5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament. 

6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament. 

7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. 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 the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament.

10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.

 

All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 24-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary
646 Louisiana 1207
Deville, Louisiana 71328
United States

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Agenda

8:00 am Team Load In - Pit Area, Registration, 

8:30 am Inspections, & Skills Open

9:00 am Team Check-in & Inspection Deadline

9:15 am Team/Driver Meeting

10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Qualifying Matches

12:00 - 1:00 pm  Lunch Break

1:00 - 3:00 pm  Qualifying Matches

3:00-3:30 pm Alliance Selection

3:30 – 5:00 pm Teamwork Finals & Awards

Volunteer

We will send out a request or reach out to us.  [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather, we will cancel and refund money.  Emails will be sent to notify teams. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be issued

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No Refunds

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

43 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

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