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 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:646 Louisiana 1207
Deville, Louisiana 71328
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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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.