Grand Forks Frosty Gears Tournament

Blended VEX V5 Robotics Competition ND/MN State Qualifier

Encontro: 12-Dec-2026 Adicionar ao calendário
Código do Evento: RE-V5RC-26-5056
Programa: VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
Tipo de Evento: Open Tournament
Formato do Evento: In-Person
Sistema de Controle: Smart Field Control
Capacidade: 36
Lugares abertos: -
Região do Evento: North Dakota
Registros máximos por organização: 8
Abertura das Inscrições Prioritárias: 28-Sep-2026 16:00 EDT
O período de inscrição padrão está aberto.: 17-Oct-2026 16:00 EDT
Prazo de inscrição: 4-Dec-2026 16:00 EST
Prazo de pagamento: 5-Dec-2026 16:00 EST
Quantidade: US$100.00

Este evento está fechado para o registro porque:

Registration opens at a future date.

Informações Gerais

Qualifying Information

MN Teams Only: This tournament will also qualify MN teams to the Minnesota State Championship based on final event size

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with Global Robotics at the events.vex.com 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 website unless arranged ahead of time.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm.

Elimination Matches (Rule T14)

32+ teams then there will be 16 elimination alliances

24-31 teams = 12 elimination alliances

16-23 teams = 8 elimination alliances

Less than 16 teams = Number of teams divided by 2, less any remainder

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: Current Game Webpage

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 V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 Robot Inspection Checklist
Check the official Q&A for rule updates and changes.
Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com
Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
- Goggles/Safety Glasses
- 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
Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
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, except where indicated at the venue.
Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 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. Online Consent Form

Nível de Avaliação: TODOS

Desafio de Habilidades Oferecidas: sim

Formato de Julgamento: Todos os Julgamentos em Pessoa

Desafio de Habilidades Oferecidas para equipes VURC/VAIRC: sim

Datas dos Eventos & Locais

Encontro: 12-Dec-2026

Vencimento/Localização:

Red River High School
2211 17th Avenue South
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
United States

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Agenda

This is a tentative schedule and subject to change up to December 1st

8:45am Registration, Inspection, and Doors open

9:00am Skills Field opens for inspected teams

10:00am Registration and Inspection closes

10:15am Drivers Meeting/Opening Ceremony

10:30am - 12:00pm Qualification Rounds begin

12:00pm -12:30pm Lunch Break (Concessions open)

12:30pm - 3:00 pm Qualification Rounds Resume

4:00pm Alliance Selection (Skills fields will close at this point even if ahead of schedule)

4:15pm Elimination Rounds Begin and Awards

5:00pm Event Closes

Voluntário

Many volunteers are needed for a successful event. If you would like to volunteer for this event please use this sign up link:

https://signup.com/go/aZJXyKy

Política de Emergência/Condições Climáticas Adversas

Please check this tab for the most current information in case of inclement weather.

The safety of players, coaches, and volunteers is our first priority. This includes travel hazards in case of inclement weather. Every effort will be made to keep the event running on-time, but if necessary we may delay the start or postpone to the following day.

Updates/Cancellations will be entered on the event site as soon as decisions are made.

Políticas de reembolso e pagamento

Event Cancellation: Event will not be canceled but may be rescheduled. No refunds given to teams that can't make alternate date. If it can't be rescheduled a refund for the amount will be given.

Team Cancellation: Teams will not receive a refund if they cancel after registering and paying for the event.

Webcast

The event is planned to be live streamed. You can find the video on the ND VEX Youtube channel found here:

https://www.youtube.com/@ndvex

Formato de Julgamento

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.