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VEX IQ Robotics Competition Blended

Date
17-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3777
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
30
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Minnesota
Max Registrations per Organization
7
Priority Registration Opens
17-Nov-2025 16:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
29-Dec-2025 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
14-Jan-2026 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

We will be hosting a 30 team VEX IQ Challenge (mixed Elemetary and Middle school) at IJ Holton Intermediate School.

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 for the day.  You are welcome to also bring your own food.

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 (there will be power outlets throughout the pits, but may not be right next to your pit table)
    • 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: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 17-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
IJ Holton Intermediate School
1800 4th Avenue Southeast
Austin, Minnesota 55912
United States

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Agenda

7:45a Doors open
7:45-9:00a Check-in
8:00-9:30a Inspections
8:00: Fields open for practice for teams who have passed inspection
9:30-9:45a Welcome and opening announcements
8:30a-2:00p Skills field open (must pass inspection prior to doing skills runs)
10:00a-3:30p:Teamwork Qualification Matches (break for lunch around noon, length of the break will depend on match timing)
3:30-4p Finals Matches and Awards Presentations

Volunteer

It takes a lot of volunteers, please consider asking some parents/family/friends to volunteer.  Judges are particularly needed.

I will post a volunteer sign up link when we get closer to the tournament.

You can also contact: [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

We will notify you by posting any cancellations on the event page under the Bad Weather Policy tab. Please make sure we have the teams coaches cell number in the registration as we will attempt to reach coaches by text/call also.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be provided.

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Refunds will not be provided.

 

Health and Safety Policies

Please prepare and provide for any accomodations that your team may need to be successful.
Date: 17-Jan-2026
IJ Holton Intermediate School
1800 4th Avenue Southeast
Austin, Minnesota 55912
United States

Travel Info

Date January 17, 2026

IJ Holton Intermediate School

1800 4th Ave SE, Austin, MN 55912

The front door and the back gym door will be open.  You may park in the front parking lot and walk through the school to access the gymnasium.

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.