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RVA Tech Titans 2027: Override Clash

Welcome to the RVA Tech Titans 2027: Override Clash Tournament at Glen Allen High School (MS/HS)!

We are excited to welcome middle school and high school teams to Glen Allen High School for an action-packed day of robotics, innovation, teamwork, and friendly competition!

Join us on Saturday, January 30, 2027, as talented teams compete in the VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) – Override challenge.

Whether you're a first-time competitor or an experienced robotics team, we look forward to an exciting day of engineering, problem-solving, and competition!

What to Expect

• Qualification Matches: Each team will participate in approximately 6 qualification matches.

• Robot Skills Challenge: Each team will have up to 3 Driving Skills attempts and 3 Autonomous Coding Skills attempts.

• Alliance Selection: The top-ranked teams will participate in alliance selection before elimination matches.

• Elimination Matches: The elimination bracket is planned to include 16 alliances of 2 teams each, subject to the final number of participating teams.

• Judging: In-person judging will be offered. Teams should be prepared to discuss their robot design, programming, engineering process, and teamwork.

• Engineering Notebooks: Teams are encouraged to submit their engineering notebooks for judging consideration.

Registration & Payment

• Registration is open to eligible Middle School (MS) and High School (HS) V5RC teams.

• Payment Deadline: January 23, 2027.

• Registration fees must be paid at least one week before the event.

• Teams that have not completed payment by the deadline may be moved to the waitlist.

• Available spots may be offered to teams on the waitlist.

• Teams should verify their registration and payment status through VEX Events.

Food & Concessions

Concessions will be available on-site throughout the tournament.

Available items may include:

• Pizza slices and hot dogs

• Chips, snacks, and candy

• Bottled water, soft drinks, and other beverages

Teams may also have the opportunity to pre-order Papa John's pizzas for lunchtime delivery. Additional information will be shared with registered teams before the event.

Event Logistics

• Event Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027

• Venue: Glen Allen High School, Glen Allen, Virginia

• Grade Levels: Middle School (MS) and High School (HS)

• Competition: VEX V5 Robotics Competition – Override

• Doors Open: 8:00 AM

• Check-In Deadline: 9:00 AM

• Drivers' Meeting: After check-in

• Opening Ceremony: Before qualification matches

• Qualification Matches Begin: 9:30 AM

• Pits: Tables and power outlets will be provided. Teams should bring their own extension cords and power strips.

• Parking: Free parking is available on campus.

Important: All teams must complete check-in and pass robot inspection before participating in official matches. Teams arriving after the 9:00 AM check-in deadline may not be included in the match schedule.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers play an important role in making our robotics tournaments successful. We encourage each participating organization to provide at least one volunteer.

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Field Resetters

• Queuing Assistants

• Team Check-In Support

• Inspection Assistants

• Event Setup and Cleanup

• General Tournament Support

Volunteer Benefits:

• Lunch and snacks will be provided.

• No prior robotics experience is needed for many volunteer roles.

• Students, parents, and siblings are welcome to help in age-appropriate roles.

• Full-day and half-day opportunities are available.

We appreciate your support in creating a positive and memorable experience for all participating teams!

Additional Information

Participant Consent Forms

All participating students must have the required participant consent forms completed through VEX Events before the tournament.

Coaches should verify that all required forms are complete before event day to help speed up check-in.

Robot Inspection

All robots must meet the current V5RC Override game rules and pass inspection before competing.

Engineering Notebooks & Judging

In-person judging will be available. Teams should be prepared for interviews and have their engineering notebooks ready for review, if participating in notebook-based awards.

Skills Challenge

A dedicated Skills Challenge field is planned to be available throughout the qualification match period. Teams should monitor field availability and complete their Skills attempts before the announced deadline.

WiFi & Internet Access

School WiFi access may be limited. Teams are encouraged to download necessary software, programming updates, and other resources before arriving.

Sportsmanship

All students, coaches, mentors, volunteers, and spectators are expected to demonstrate respect, professionalism, and good sportsmanship throughout the event.

Questions or Assistance?

For questions about registration, payments, volunteering, or event logistics, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Get Ready for the Override Clash!

The RVA Tech Titans 2027: Override Clash is more than just a competition. It's an opportunity for students to showcase their engineering skills, collaborate with fellow robotics enthusiasts, and celebrate their passion for STEM.

We look forward to welcoming all participating teams to Glen Allen High School on January 30, 2027, for an unforgettable day of robotics competition!

Let's build, innovate, compete, and OVERRIDE the competition!

RVA Robotics Event Team
RVA Tech Titans 2027: Override Clash
[email protected]

Leerjaar: Alle

Vaardigheden Uitdaging aangeboden: Ja

Beoordelingsformaat: Alle persoonlijke jurering

Vaardigheden Uitdaging aangeboden voor VURC/VAIRC-teams: Nee