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Schmitt VEX IQ Robotics Competition Elementary School Teams

The Cotton-Headed Ninny-Muggins Clash

Date
5-Dec-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-26-4995
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
25
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Indiana
Max Registrations per Organization
9
Priority Registration Opens
1-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
15-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
2-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
November 5, 2026
Price
$40.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.

General Info

Grade Level: Elementary 

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging


Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 5-Dec-2026

Venue/Location:
Schmitt Elementary School
2675 California St
Columbus, Indiana 47201
United States

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Agenda

Buddy the Elf's Super-Duper, Candy Cane, Cotton-Headed Ninnymuggins Schedule!

7:30 AM – Doors Open!
Woohoo! It's just like Christmas morning...except instead of presents, there are ROBOTS! Come on in and spread some Christmas cheer!

8:00–9:00 AM – Check-In, Inspection & Practice
Get your team checked in, let our inspectors admire your amazing robot, practice, and squeeze in some skills runs. This is your chance to get everything ready before the fun really begins!

8:15 AM – Team Check-In Deadline
Don't be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins! Make sure your team is checked in by 8:30 so we can start the day on time.

Coaches Meeting ( will be sent via Video before the event)
All coaches, gather around! It's time to talk strategy, ask questions, and make sure everyone is ready for an elf-tastic day.

8:30 AM – Drivers Meeting
Hey, robot drivers! Come hear everything you need to know before you zoom onto the field. Pay attention—Buddy believes in you!

8:45 AM – Opening Ceremony
Time to kick off an incredible day! We'll welcome everyone and get ready for an awesome competition.

9:00 AM – Qualification Matches & Skills Begin
LET'S GO! Robots rolling, teams cheering, high-fives flying, and fun everywhere!

11:30 PM – Finals & Awards
The excitement reaches the North Pole! We'll wrap up with our final matches and celebrate everyone's hard work with awards. You'll definitely want to stick around for this!

 

One More Thing from Buddy...

Sometimes robots get a little goofy, computers decide to act like cotton-headed ninnymuggins, or we have to make adjustments to keep everything running smoothly. Because of that, this schedule may change a little throughout the day.

No matter what happens, keep smiling, cheer for one another, and remember that the best competitions are the ones where everyone has fun together. We can't wait to spend the day with you!

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Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Inclement Weather & Refund Policy

In the event of inclement weather, we will notify all registered teams as soon as possible, with every effort made to communicate any changes the evening before the competition.

If the competition is held as scheduled and a team chooses not to attend for any reason, including weather concerns, illness, or travel issues, registration fees are non-refundable.

If severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances require the organizers to cancel or postpone the event, registered teams will be notified promptly. Any refunds or event credits will be handled in accordance with Global Robotics event policies. The event organizers are not responsible for travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred by participating teams.

Refund and Payment Policies

f the Event Partner cancels the event:
If the Event Partner must cancel the event due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, registered teams will be notified as soon as possible, with every effort made to communicate any changes the evening before the competition. Any refunds or event credits will be handled in accordance with Global Robotics event policies. The Event Partner is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred by participating teams.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
If a Coach/Mentor registers a team for the event and later chooses to withdraw or not attend, registration fees are non-refundable if the event is still being held as scheduled. This includes decisions not to attend due to weather concerns, illness, scheduling conflicts, travel issues, or other circumstances affecting the individual team.

 

Judging Format

No Judging

Waitlist

8 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

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