Perth | VRC | in-person Tournament

General Info

Welcome to the first robotics scrimmage of the 2023-2024 season,  VRC "Over Under", hosted by Carey Baptist College We extend a warm welcome to all participating teams and wish you the best of luck in this exciting event. Get ready to showcase your robotics skills, innovation, and teamwork as you compete alongside other talented teams. We have put together important information to ensure your participation goes smoothly and you have an enjoyable experience. Please take note of the following details: 

  

1. Event Location: The robotics competition will take place at Carey Baptist College in Harrisdale. The venue provides an excellent setting for teams to showcase their robotics skills and compete in a supportive and engaging environment. 

2. Arrival and Departure Times: We kindly request all teams to plan for arrival before 9:00 AM on the event day. The competition is expected to run until approximately 3:30 PM. Please note that these times may be subject to change closer to the event, depending on the number of teams registered. We will keep all participants informed of any schedule adjustments. 

3. Food Sales: Food and drinks will be available at the adjacent Timber café, for menu information, please check the website: Timber (timbercafe.com.au) 

4. Further Assistance: Our team is dedicated to providing a memorable and well-organized competition experience. If you have any general inquiries or require assistance regarding the event's operations, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team members, who will be present at the venue to provide guidance and support. 

We hope this general information helps you prepare for the upcoming robotics competition. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as we approach the event date. We look forward to witnessing the talent, creativity, and teamwork displayed by all participating teams. 

 

 

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:  https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition 

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 V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 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. 

   • Goggles/Safety Glasses 

   • Spare parts & tools 

   • Batteries and chargers 

   • Power strip and extension cord 

   • 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 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 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 V5 Brain. 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: No

Judging Format: No Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No