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Tournament Date:  Sep 27, 2026

Agenda (Tentative to Change)

9:00am Doors open, Check-in, and Inspection

9:45am - 11:45am Skills matches and Judging

11:45am - 12:15pm Lunch

【**Lunch is supplied, and we charge 10 CAD per person. You can also bring your own lunch.】

12:15pm - 12:30pm Drivers meeting

12:30pm - 4:00pm Qualification rounds

4:00pm - 4:15pm Break

4:15pm - 5:00pm Finals and Awards

Voluntario

This event requires volunteers and there are many roles available at the events. 

Field Reset

Description: Accurately reset the competition field after each match and assist the Field Manager or Head Referee as needed. Note: students with high energy and younger children do well.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience is needed.

Skills:

• Ability to review field diagrams to place game objects in correct locations on the competition field

• Move quickly around the field

• Good listening skills

Head Referee

Description: Organize and oversee all Scorekeeper Referees. Interpret and consistently enforce the rules of the game to score each match upon completion. Act as the final authority for any disputes or rulings. Train Scorekeeper Referees as needed.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Advanced. Previous Scorekeeper Referee experience is required. Certification required. Must be at least 20 years old for VRC events and at least 16 years old for VIQC events.

Skills:

• Apply knowledge of the game and rules

• Lead a team effectively

• Interact positively with students and coaches

• Arbitrate disputes fairly and quickly deescalate arguments

Inspector

Description: Conduct inspections to verify that robots comply with the rules and specifications outlined in the game manuals.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Intermediate. Basic knowledge of robot construction and familiarity with VRC & VIQC parts is helpful, but not mandatory.

Skills:

• Collaborate with others as a team

• Attention to detail

• Follow inspection checklist

Judge

Description: Evaluate student teams through interviews, Engineering Notebooks, and on-field performance. Present awards as needed.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Intermediate. Some robotics judging experience is helpful but not necessary. Must be an adult for all VRC events. Must be at least 16 for local VIQC events. Must be an adult for any VIQC event that qualifies for the VEX World Championship.

Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Impartiality

• Communicate effectively

Judge Advisor

Description: Train and assist volunteer Judges as they evaluate student teams through interviews, review Engineering Notebooks, observe on-the-field performance, and present awards as needed. Facilitate the Deliberation process for judged awards, and serve as a Judge as needed.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Advanced. Previous Judge experience is strongly recommended. Certification required. Must be at least 20 years old for VRC events.

Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Impartiality

• Communicate effectively

Queuing

Description: Assist with staging teams for upcoming matches.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

• Communicate effectively

• Attention to detail

• Stay organized in fast-paced environment

• Follow instructions

Scorekeeper Referee

Description: Record scores using the TM Mobile app or paper score sheets. Verify recorded scores with other Scorekeeping Referees and/or the Head Referee as needed, and with the student drivers after each match. Discuss possible rule violations with the Head Referee after the match. Ensure the field is reset and robots are ready for the next match.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Intermediate. Experienced volunteers are preferred; however, Scorekeeper Referees can be new volunteers and can be trained quickly. Must be at least 15 years old for all events.

Skills:

• Apply knowledge of the game and rules and be impartial

• Attention to detail

• Work effectively as a member of a team

• Interact positively with students

Team Check-in

Description: Welcome teams as they arrive. Verify teams, hand out materials, and collect Engineering Notebooks. Answer basic questions about the facility and event.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Communicate effectively

• Comfortable using a computer

VEX TM Operator

Description: Use the Tournament Manager software to initiate matches and record scores. Coordinate with the Emcee on displaying match results at appropriate times.

Activity Level: Low (mostly sitting).

Experience Level: Intermediate. Experienced volunteers are preferred, but new volunteers can be trained in advance.

Skills:

• Comfortable using a computer

• Attention to detail

Volunteer Check-in

Description: Welcome volunteers and guests. Verify schedule, hand out materials, direct volunteers to appropriate locations. Answer basic questions about the facility and event. Can be a fast-paced role.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Communicate effectively

• Comfortable using a computer

Política de emergencia/mal tiempo

In the event of a cancellation, all registered participants will be notified and an update will be posted on events.vex.com.  Please make sure all your contact information is update in VEX Events.

Políticas de reembolso y pago

• Full refunds will be issued if the event is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

• Teams that cancel at least one week prior to the event date are eligible for a full refund of the registration fee.

• Cancellations made within one week of the event date are not eligible for a refund, and the full event fee will be charged.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Formato de evaluación

In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews will be in-person the day of the event.

Digital submission of Engineering notebooks.

Engineering notebooks will be submitted online via the link in their VEX Events team profile account due by Sep 25, 9:00 AM