Warrior Brawl

General Info

VEX U/VEX AI TEAMS: If you are interested in running skills at this event, please send me an email!

VEX V5 Robotics Competition TEAMS:

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 here.

1. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

2. Carefully read all of the information contained on this page.

3. 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

   • Programming cable

   • Power strip

   • Laptop computer

   • Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards)

   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit

   • Giveaways, if you have them

4. Skim through Competing In Your First VRC Tournament?

5. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament (see theawards tab on the left)

6. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the Awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

7. Remember that safety comes first—please don’t bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as the venue is a very tight fit. Also remember: no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

8. Read through the game manual!! (Click: V5RC 26-27 “overide”...)

9. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware. Assign the robot’s brain your team’s number/letter before you approach inspection.

 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes

Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes