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WMAA Last Chance Skills ONLY VEX V5 Robotics Competition

High School Teams: Join us for a morning of Skills Only

Date
23-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
Event Code
VE-V5-27-66582
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
Skills Only
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
40
Spots Open
-
Event Region
Michigan
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
23-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
22-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
January 9, 2027
Price
$10.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • Registration opens at a future date.

General Info

Welcome to the West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) Last Chance VEX V5 Skills Only Event.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the events.vex.com website.

Engineering notebooks

No Judging or notebooks needed.

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

  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.

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

  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.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 if needed

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Be sure to read about the tournament structure in the current game manual/

  5. 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.

  6. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament.


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 23-Jan-2027

Venue/Location:
West Michigan Aviation Academy
5363 44th Street Southeast
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
United States

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Agenda

Schedule/Agenda - subject to change

7:30am  Doors Open / Robot Check-in and Inspection Begins

8:15am  Robot Inspection Concludes - All teams must be present.

8:00am  Skills fields open

12:00pm  Skills Conclude

 

Volunteer

Individuals interested in volunteering may contact Chris Van Meter <[email protected]>

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the event on events.vex.com where we will post updates about the event status if there is a delay or cancellation. Please feel free to call or text us by phone, if you are going to be late.

Refund and Payment Policies

There will be no refunds unless the tournament organizer cancels this event.  If the event is cancelled, full refunds will be issued.

 

Judging Format

  • No Judging