Rum River MS Rumble

Informações Gerais

Welcome to the Princeton Rum River Rumble VEX V5RC Middle School Robotics Tournament. We look forward to having you join us for another exciting day!  This tournament is the HS VEX V5RC Tournament (we are also hosting a MS only VEX V5RC Tournament).Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Concessions:  For your convenience there will be a complete concessions stand located on site for the duration of the tournament.

Waiting List:  If this event is full, please feel free to add your team to the Waiting List and then contact the Event Partner (Primary Contact on the General Info tab). The Event Partner will let you know about possible openings for the event. If you are moved from the Waiting List to the Registered Teams List, please be prepared to pay for the event promptly at your events.vex.com account.

Competition Preparation:  Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

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 V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the  VEX V5 Inspection Checklist - Global Robotics & Science Foundation
2. Check the  VEX Forum 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.
   • 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
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  Judges – Global Robotics & Science Foundation.  Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament. State spots will not be added to the event until November
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 V5 Brain Firmware..

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

 

 

Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Nível de Avaliação: Middle School

Desafio de Habilidades Oferecidas: sim

Formato de Julgamento: Todos os Julgamentos em Pessoa

Desafio de Habilidades Oferecidas para equipes VURC/VAIRC: Não