Gateway to the West VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Event
High School
- Fecha
- 29-Jan-2027 - 30-Jan-2027 Añadir al calendario
- Código de evento
- VE-V5-26-66295
- Programa
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
- Tipo de evento
- Open Tournament
- Formato del evento
- In-Person
- Sistema de control de campo
- VEXNet Field Control
- Capacidad
- 80
- Plazas abiertas
- 80
- Región del evento
- West Virginia
- Máximo de inscripciones por organización
- 6
- Se abre el período de inscripción prioritaria.
- 16-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Se abre el plazo de inscripción estándar.
- 30-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Fecha límite de inscripción
- 18-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
- Fecha límite de pago
- 21-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
- Precio
- US$300.00
Un máximo de 50% de registros de equipo pueden ser de cualquier región de eventos
| Región | Máximo % | # Lugares permitidos | # Lugares restantes |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 50% | 40 | 40 |
- Registration opens at a future date.
Información general
Thank you for your interest in fourth annual Gateway to the West Signature Event hosted by OCS Robotics in Wheeling, WV. Come explore the northern panhandle of West Virginia! The event will be hosted at the Highlands Sports Complex located at The Highlands. The Highlands is a retail park which features a number of hotels, restaurants, and shopping all within 2 miles of the event venue. The sports complex also features an arcade and multiple rock climbing walls.
Information will be updated periodically. As the event date nears, information will be provided via email and this page.
Nivel de grado: High School
Desafío de habilidades ofrecido: Sí
Formato de evaluación: Todo el juicio en persona
Desafío de habilidades ofrecido para equipos VURC/VAIRC: No
Fechas y ubicaciones de los eventos
Fecha: 29-Jan-2027 - 30-Jan-2027
Lugar/Ubicación:225 McCormick Way
Triadelphia, West Virginia 26059
United States
Contacte con el socio del evento
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Subject to Change
| Thursday 1/28 | OPTIONAL FOR TEAMS ARRVING ON TUESDAY |
| 6:00 PM | Inspection Open, Pit/Practice Fields are open, Skills available after inspection |
| 8:00 PM | Venue Closes |
| Friday 1/29 | |
| 8:00 AM | Venue, Pits, and Inspections Open |
| 9:30 AM | Opening Ceremonies (Key Volunteer Recognition, Wheeling History, and Driver's Meeting) |
| 10:00 AM | Skills Open/Qualification Matches Begin/Judging Begins |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break (Skills Closed) |
| 1:00 PM | Qualifications Resume/Skills Resumes |
| 6:00 PM |
Qualification Matches End/Skills Close/Juding Ends NOTE: First round of judging must be completed by the end of the first day!!! |
| 6:00 - 8:00PM |
Gateway Climbing Club (please enjoy the arcade and climbing wall!) More information will be sent in e-mails leading up to the event |
| Saturday 1/30 |
|
| 8 AM | Venue Opens |
| 9 AM | Qualification Matches Resume, Skills Open |
| Noon | Lunch Break |
| 1 PM | Qualification Matches Resume |
| 2 PM | Qualification Matches End/Skills Closes/Alliance Selection |
| 2:30 PM | Elimination Bracket Begins |
| 4 PM | Awards |
Voluntario
Event success depends on many volunteers. If you have any questions please contact Luke Shepherd at [email protected]
A link to signup to volunteer will be posted here soon!
Política de emergencia/mal tiempo
In the event of bad weather, updates will be made via email.
Políticas de reembolso y pago
If the Event Partner cancels the event: Due to the costs involved with this event, a refund of 50% will only be offered after all the event expenses have been taken care of.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refunds will be issued.
Fecha: 29-Jan-2027 - 30-Jan-2027
Highlands Sports Complex225 McCormick Way
Triadelphia, West Virginia 26059
United States
Información de viaje
The Highlands Sports Complex and nearby hotels are located on I-70 corridor roughly 45 minutes from the Pittsburgh International Airport in the northern panhandle of WV.
Please note: Ride Shares are normally available from Pittsburgh to Wheeling, but getting a Ride Share from Wheeling to Pittsburgh is not as likely. It is recommended that particpants that are flying in should look at car rentals as an option.
Directions from Pittsburgh Airport:
- Leaving airport take I-376E
- Merge onto I-79 S
- Merge onto I-70 W at Washington, PA for about 22 miles
Parking: There is a large parking lot at the venue. The lot can accommodate buses and trailers.
Local Travel and Hotel Information! Additional hotel blocks may be added periodically.
Information about the local area:
EVENT INFORMATION
Transmisión web
The event will be live streamed on Youtube!
Formato de evaluación
Engineering Notebooks: Notebooks will be submitted and reviewed digitally. Notebooks are due by January 13, 2027.
Interviews: Judges will be staged in the competition area in pairs. Teams will go to their initial interview at their leisure. Initial interviews must be completed on the first day of the competition. Secondary interviews will occur late during the first day and in the morning of the second day at the team's pit area.
Pago
The payment deadline for this event is 21 December 2026. If payment is not received and no contact has been made with the event partner, then the registered team(s) will be moved to the waitlist. Another team will be pulled from the waitlist as a replacement.