Algemene informatie

Format

The middle school and elementary tournaments will be ran at the same time on different fields. This tournament will qualify teams for either Minnesota or North Dakota IQ State tournaments.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch vouchers are being provided by Visit Greater Grand Forks. Each student will recieve a voucher for a hot dog, chips, pop and a cookie.

Happy Camper Coffee will be available in the morning.

Finals Matches

Up to 16 teams will be paired up and participate in Finals matches. 

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: VEX IQ Level Up: Game Manual & Rules - VEX Robotics

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX IQ parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the IQ  VEX IQ Inspection Checklist – Global Robotics & Science Foundation

2. Check the VEX Forum - A forum to discuss VEX Robotics. for rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on VEX Events

4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

   • Spare parts & tools

   • Batteries and chargers

   • Power strip and extension cord

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

   • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

   • Giveaways if you have them

5. Review the Awards Offered at Competition Events – Global Robotics & Science Foundation that are being given during the tournament.

6. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Competition Judging Overview – Global Robotics & Science Foundation. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

7. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

8. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your IQ Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Consent Form Rules and Requirements – Global Robotics & Science Foundation

Leerjaar: Elementair

Vaardigheden Uitdaging aangeboden: Ja

Beoordelingsformaat: Alle persoonlijke jurering