Buc Days 2027 - VEXU Competition
Pirate themed event open to all teams!
- Datum
- 8-May-2027 Zum Kalender hinzufügen
- Event-Code
- VE-U-27-65637
- Programm
- VEX U Robotics Competition
- Ereignistyp
- Open Tournament
- Ereignis-Format
- In-Person
- Feldkontrollsystem
- Smart Field Control
- Kapazität
- 24
- Spots geöffnet
- 50%+
- Event-Region
- Texas - Region 4
- Maximale Anmeldungen pro Organisation
- 3
- Die reguläre Anmeldung ist eröffnet.
- 1-Sep-2026 08:00 EDT
- Anmeldefrist
- 3-May-2027 17:00 EDT
- Zahlungsfrist
- May 1, 2027
- Preis
- $100.00
Allgemeine Info
Buc Days, Corpus Christi's legendary annual pirate festival, sails back into port from April 29 to May 9, 2027, for an epic 11-day extravaganza that draws more than 100,000 attendees to the Coastal Bend. Packed with high-octane action including Rodeo Corpus Christi, heart-pounding carnival rides, superstar concerts like Switchfoot, dazzling illuminated parades, PBR bull riding finals, shopping galore, and the innovative Buc Days STEAM Expo, this beloved tradition celebrates community, fun, and buccaneer spirit like no other. Buc Days returns with its 2nd Annual VEX VEXU Tournament, a premier college-level robotics showdown awarding a whopping $8,000 in prizes to elite university teams battling it out with cutting-edge bots, perfectly blending STEM innovation with the festival's high-seas energy. Learn more about Buc Days.
Grade Level: College
Fähigkeiten-Herausforderung angeboten: Ja
Bewertungsformat: Keine Beurteilung
Event-Daten & -Standorte
Datum: 8-May-2027
Ort/Ort:1901 North Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
United States
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7:30am - Doors Open
8:00am - Robot Inspection Starts
9:00am - Drivers / Coaches Meeting
9:45am - Qualifications Start
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch
5:00pm - Event Ends
* schedule will be in Tournament Management Software
Freiwilliger
Volunteers are welcome. Interested volunteers, please email [email protected].
Notfall-/Schlechtwetterrichtlinie
In the event of bad weather, we will make every attempt to reschedule the affected session.
Note that if a session is rescheduled, a change in venue for the new date may occur. Emergency procedures will follow those of the venue.
Rückerstattungs- und Zahlungsrichtlinien
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
In the event that this tournament cannot take place, registration fees will be returned minus $5.00 for administrative fees and postage.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
This event is nonrefundable after registration closes.
Health and Safety Policies
Corpus Christi is a welcoming coastal city, and tourist areas—especially around the bayfront festival grounds—are generally safe and family-friendly, with large crowds contributing to a lively but monitored atmosphere. Like any popular destination, standard precautions apply: travel with care, secure your valuables, stay hydrated in the warm Texas weather, and be aware of your surroundings in crowded spaces.
We recommend exploring the festival in pairs or groups, especially during evening events, and sticking to well-lit, populated areas. If you see something suspicious or need assistance, say something—immediately notify event staff, security personnel, or call 911. You can also report non-emergencies to the Corpus Christi Police Department or use local alert systems for updates.
Teams and spectators are encouraged to plan travel routes in advance (considering potential traffic during festival parades and events), use rideshares or shuttles when possible.
Your safety is our priority—let's make this a fun and memorable robotics showdown! For any concerns, contact us [email protected]
Datum: 8-May-2027
Hilliard Center1901 North Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
United States
Reiseinformationen
Planning your trip to the coast? We want to ensure your team’s journey to Corpus Christi is as smooth as possible so you can stay focused on the competition.
Lodging
- To ensure your pilots and engineers are well-rested and ready for action, we strongly encourage teams to travel in the day before their scheduled event.
*** HOTEL BLOCK INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED IN EARLY 2027 ***
Webcast
This event will be live streamed on YouTube LIVE.
Bewertungsformat
This event will have no judging other than for the team spirit award.
Awards / Prizes
Buc Days 2027 will feature $8,000 in prizes to teams based on their performance on the field. This year, we will be featuring an opportunity for teams to complete skills as part of the official awards.
Awards will be released by December 1, 2026.
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