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Romp in the Swamp at the University of Florida

VEX V5 Robotics Competition Override

Data
6-Feb-2027 Pridėti prie kalendoriaus
Įvykio kodas
VE-V5-27-67165
Programa
VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
Įvykio tipas
Open Tournament
Renginio formatas
In-Person
Lauko valdymo sistema
Smart Field Control
Talpa
24
Vietos atviros
-
Renginio regionas
Florida - North/Central
Maksimalus registracijų skaičius vienai organizacijai
4
Prasideda standartinė registracija
16-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
Registracijos terminas
30-Jan-2027 23:00 EST
Mokėjimo terminas
31-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
Kaina
USD100.00
Registracija į šį renginį uždaryta, nes:
  • Registration opens at a future date.

Bendra informacija

Welcome to Romp in the Swamp at the University of Florida! We are excited to welcome you for a high school VEX V5 competition at the Florida Gymnasium.

Parking

Primary Parking: Teams should park at Parking Garage 7, located next to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center:

  • Garage 7: 226 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611

Overflow Parking: Garages 4 & 5 Additional parking is available at:

  • Garage 4: 759 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Garage 5: 966 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32603

Teams may unload robots and equipment using the service road adjacent to the Florida Gymnasium, subject to university access restrictions. Parking is generally free on weekends unless otherwise posted. Please follow all posted signage and visit UF Transportation and Parking Services for parking regulations and updates.

Food and Dining

Teams will have a scheduled lunch break, and a variety of dining options are available on and around the University of Florida campus. For campus dining locations and current operating hours, visit: UF Campus Dining Additional restaurants and fast-food options are available throughout the surrounding Gainesville area. Please plan meals according to the competition schedule, as teams must be present for their scheduled matches.

Visiting the University of Florida

Interested in exploring the UF campus while visiting Gainesville? The University of Florida offers campus visit information, scheduled tours, and self-guided touring options. Visitors are welcome to explore these independently of the competition.

UF Campus Tours and Visitor Information

Additional Information


Įvertinimas: High School

Siūlomas įgūdžių iššūkis: Taip

Vertinimo formatas: Skaitmeninių inžinerijos sąsiuvinių pateikimas / asmeniniai komandos pokalbiai

Siūlomas įgūdžių iššūkis VURC/VAIRC komandoms: Taip

Renginių datos ir vietos

Data: 6-Feb-2027

Vieta / vieta:
Florida Gymnasium
1864 Stadium Road
Gainesville, Florida 32608
United States

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Darbotvarkė

8:15 AM – 9:15 AM | Team Check-in

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Robot Inspection

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM | Drivers Meeting

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Qualification Matches & Skills Challenges

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Qualification Matches & Skills Challenges Continue

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Alliance Selection

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Elimination Matches

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Awards Ceremony

Savanoriauti

Interested in helping make Romp in the Swamp a success? We welcome volunteers to assist with running the competition. Volunteer opportunities include field reset, team queuing, scorekeeping, inspections, judging, and general event operations.

No prior VEX experience is required for many positions.

Volunteer Sign-Up: Romp in the Swamp Volunteering Form

Thank you for supporting the robotics community!

Avarinių situacijų / blogo oro politika

The safety of all teams, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority. In the event of severe weather or other emergencies, updates will be communicated as soon as possible. Teams are encouraged to check for updates before traveling and follow event staff instructions while on site.

Grąžinimo ir mokėjimo politika

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

If the Event Partner cancels the event, all registered teams will receive a full refund of their registration fee.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

Teams that withdraw from the competition will not be eligible for a refund, as registration fees are used to cover event expenses and preparations.

If your team requires additional time or needs to pay by purchase order or check, please contact the Event Partner through the event page to make arrangements.

Health and Safety Policies

All participants and spectators must follow University of Florida facility policies and instructions from event staff. Teams are expected to operate robots, tools, and equipment safely, keep pit areas and walkways clear, and follow all applicable competition safety rules. Please report any injuries, unsafe conditions, or emergencies to event staff immediately.

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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.