Newton County VexIQ ES Nov. Qualifier
- Date
- 7-Nov-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-26-5428
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 36
- Spots Open
- 2
- Event Region
- Georgia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 5
- Standard Registration Opens
- 25-Aug-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 23-Oct-2026 17:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 10/28/2026
- Price
- $65.00
- This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
General Info
Newton County is excited to host this VEX IQ tournament. Students and attendees are sure to have a fun-filled day of robotics competition and we look forward to seeing all of the teams shine!
Grade Level: Elementary
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-Nov-2026
Venue/Location:144 Ram Drive
Covington, Georgia 30014
United States
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7:30am - 8:30am - Check-In/Registration/Inspection
NOTE: All teams must be through inspection by 8:30am.
7:30am - Fields Open for Skills Challenges
NOTE: Each team will be able to run a maximum of 3 robot (driver) skills challenges and 3 programming challenges. 3 fields will be available for Skills Challenge attempts from 7:30am - 8:30am, but only 1 field will be open for skills challenges during qualification matches (9:00am - 11:45am) . Teams should attempt to finish as many skills challenges before 8:30am to reduce the amount of runs needed between qualification matches. The Skills Field will close at the end of qualification matches (approximately 11:45am).
8:35am - 8:55am - Drivers Meeting & Welcome
9:00am - 11:45am - Skills Field Open
NOTE: Each team will be able to run a maximum of 3 robot (driver) skills challenges and 3 programming challenges. 3 fields will be available for Skills Challenge attempts from 7:30am - 8:30am, but only 1 field will be open for skills challenges during qualification matches (9:00am - 11:45am) . Teams should attempt to finish as many skills challenges before 8:30am to reduce the amount of runs needed between qualification matches. The Skills Field will close at the end of qualification matches (approximately 11:45am).
9:00am - 11:45am - Qualification Rounds
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Finals and Awards
Volunteer
Interested Volunteers should contact Tim Schmitt at [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Teams will be notified as early as possible if it is determined that bad weather will cause a change in event-day plans. In the event of a cancellation, every effort will be made to reschedule for a later date. If teams are not able to attend the rescheduled date, entry fee refunds will be issued.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: An attempt will be made to reschedule for an alternate date. If teams are unable to attend the new (rescheduled date), refunds will be issued.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Refunds will not be issued.
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
2 teams are on the waitlist for this event.