UAE VEX U Skills Only

National Qualifier

Date: 26-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code: RE-VURC-25-9831
Program: VEX U Robotics Competition
Event Type: Open Tournament
Event Format: Skills Only
Field Control System: Smart Field Control
Capacity: 2
Spots Open: 1
Event Region: United Arab Emirates
Standard Registration Opens: 25-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline: 26-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline: 28-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Price: FREE

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It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to UAE VEX U Robotics Competition, High Stakes 2024 - 2025!

The VEX U Robotics National Competition 2024 – 2025, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2025. Participants this year will design robots for the Rapid Relay Game; details can be found here https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition/vrc-current-game

This event is open to the UAE VEX U Robotics Competition teams registered for the 2024 – 2025 season.

Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver and 3 Max Programming attempts per team.

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event! All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are ready:

Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition, as there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here:
https://kb.roboticseducation.org/hc/en-us/article_attachments/27140403221911
Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here: https://link.vex.com/docs/24-25/v5rc-high-stakes/GameManual
Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. https://www.robotevents.com/V5RC/2024-2025/QA
Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com
Pack for the event the day before your departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
1. Spare parts & tools
2. Batteries and chargers
3. Programming cable
4. Power strip
5. Laptop computer
6. Engineering notebook.
Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being given during the tournament.
Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
Remember that safety comes first; please only bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as the venue is a very tight fit.

Grade Level: College

Skills Challenge Offered: No

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 26-Feb-2025

Venue/Location:

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Agenda

10:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

10:30 am Robot Inspection Opens

11:30 am Inspection Closes.

11:45 am Drivers Meeting

12:30 pm Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)

02:30 pm Skills Closes

03:00 pm Awards and closing.

Volunteer

The UAE VEX U Robotics Competition High Stakes National Event, which will be held on February 26, 2025, at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, is fully volunteer-run. The United Arab Emirates is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.

Experience is optional for many volunteering positions. Some positions can be split between two adults for a morning and afternoon shift. Depending on the role, you can volunteer for a whole day. Lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers.

Visit the REC Foundation website at www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials: