Caution Tape VEX IQ Robotics Competition Halloween Qualifier

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

• 8:00 AM — Doors open
• 8:15 AM — Inspection opens
• 8:30 – 8:45 AM — Opening ceremonies
• 8:45 – 9:00 AM — Drivers' meeting
• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Qualification matches and skills
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM — Lunch break
• 1:00 – 3:00 PM — Qualification matches and skills (skills close when qualification matches finish)
• 3:15 – 3:45 PM — Finals
• 3:45 – 4:00 PM — Awards
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM — Closing ceremonies

All times are Eastern Time and may be adjusted closer to the event.

Savanoriauti

Volunteers are the heart of this competition. Their time and energy make it possible for events like this to run smoothly and deliver an amazing experience for every participant. From helping with field reset to judging, announcing, and team check-in, every role matters in making the day a success.

Sign up for a volunteer role at volunteers.ct839.com/e/halloween-qualifiers-2026 and pick the day (Friday setup, Saturday V5, Sunday IQ) and role that suit you. Questions? Email [email protected].

Avarinių situacijų / blogo oro politika

If inclement weather poses challenges, our aim is to proceed with the tournament as scheduled. Timely updates will be distributed to all participating teams through email.

Please take a moment to confirm the accuracy of your contact information on events.vex.com.

Ensure that the email and/or phone number you provide can be reached outside of regular office hours, as we might need to reach out to you in case of emergencies.

Grąžinimo ir mokėjimo politika

If the Event Partner cancels the event:
A full refund will be provided.

If a coach/mentor registers and then withdraws or does not attend:
A full refund minus a 5% administration fee is given if the team cancels by 12:00 PM (noon) ET on Friday, October 16, 2026. After that, no refund is given.

Payment Information

events.vex.com does not collect payment for Canadian events. Please pay through our Zeffy page:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/caution-tape-viqrc-2026-halloween-qualifier

• Payment is due by 4:00 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026.
• Enter your team number (for example, 839A) when paying so the payment can be matched to your registration.
• At checkout, Zeffy suggests an optional contribution to the payment platform itself. It is not part of the event fee — you can set it to 0%.

Any team that has not paid by the deadline will be moved to the waitlist, and its spot will be offered to other teams.

Health and Safety Policies

All participants — students, coaches, mentors and parents — must follow the Markham Pan Am Centre rules:

• Indoor shoes only in the main gym, including the competition fields and pit areas. The bleachers are exempt.
• Food: teams and families eat in the bleachers. No food or drinks other than water on the competition fields or in the pit areas.
• Clean the wheels of any dolly before it enters the main gym.
• No building or repairing robots on the gym floor, and no tools left on the gym floor.

Data: 1-Nov-2026

Kelionės informacija

Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, ON L3R 2E4

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Internetinė transliacija

The event will be livestreamed on the Caution Tape Robotics YouTube channel.

Livestream (Sunday, November 1, from 10:00 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisSLZvVKps

Vertinimo formatas

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact. The submission deadline is scheduled ahead of the event date.

Notebook due date: 5:00 PM, Friday, Oct 16th, 2026