2024 Arizona VRC Middle School State Championship

General Info

Welcome teams! We are excited for you to attend the 2024 Arizona Middle School State Championship!

Qualifying for The 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship

Updated January 12th, 2024: This championship event currently will qualify 5 teams to the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship:

• Excellence Award (1)
• Tournament Champions (2)
• Robot Skills Champion (1)
• Design Award (1)

If a team double‑qualifies, the extra spot will be awarded to the next unqualified middle‑school team who is ranked highest in the Robot Skills Challenge at the 2024 Arizona VRC MS State Championship. These do not include scores posted prior to the state championship. See the official Qualifying Criteria for more details.

Competition Fields Information:

The competition fields will use the metal competition field perimeter with the GPS Field Code V2 strips installed. Robot skills challenge fields will use the portable competition field. The practice fields will also use the metal competition field perimeter with at least one portable field.

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

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 on the Documents tab.
2. Check the official game manual and Q&As at robotevents.com for rule updates and changes.
3. Carefully read all of the information contained on this webpage and emails sent to participants
4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
   • Glasses
   • Spare parts & tools
   • Batteries, chargers, and a power strip
   • Micro USB cable
   • Laptop computer
   • Engineering notebook
   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit
   • Giveaways if you have them
5. Ensure your robot brain has the latest version of the firmware.
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.

Participation and Consent Form

Consent forms are required for all students, mentors, and coaches on a VRC team. Consent forms are now done online one time and are good for the entire season at all REC approved events.

Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No