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SCTCC VEX U Regional Qualifying Tournament in Minnesota

VEX U Robotics Competition

Date
5-Mar-2027 Add to Calendar
Event Code
VE-U-26-66531
Program
VEX U Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
8
Spots Open
-
Event Region
Minnesota
Standard Registration Opens
15-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
19-Feb-2027 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
18-Feb-2027 23:59 EST
Price
$305.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • Registration opens at a future date.

General Info

Welcome!

Volunteers are needed for our V5RC and IQ State Championships on Thursday, March 4, Friday, March 5, and Saturday, March 6. Teams who stay the weekend and have at least 2 team members volunteer will get their registration money refunded. Check the volunteer tab for the sign up link.

Hotel Block

We do have a hotel block at the Best Western Plus Kelly Inn - mention VEX Robotics when booking to receive the block rate or book online through the direct link located on the "Travel Info" tab on this event page.

Registration Fee

All teams must have the registration fee paid prior to attending the event.  Read more about the payment policy on the "Refund and Payment Policies" tab on this event page.

Competition Preparation

Teams should come prepared to compete.  Review the Override Game Manual, run through the Robot Inspection Checklist, and ensure your team is running the latest programming and firmware version and your Robot Brain has your team number.  We will be using the Smart Field Control.

Please note: We will be following an all in-person judging format.  Only physical copies of engineering notebooks will be collected during team check-in.  Teams who have digital notebooks will need to print off the most recent version for judges to review.  Judge interviews will take place in-person at the team's booth in the pit area.

Participation and Consent Form

All team members, coaches and adult mentors should fill out the online consent form which is good all season and for all Global Robotics run events.  Learn more about submitting the online consent forms. 

Elimination Matches

For elimination matches, per the Override Game Manual, "Elimination Matches are 'Best of 1' from the Round of 16 up through the Semifinals Matches.  The Finals Matches are played as 'Best of 3'".


Grade Level: College

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 5-Mar-2027

Venue/Location:
St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
10 4th Avenue South
Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
United States

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Agenda

Tentative Agenda - subject to change.

Friday, March 6
4:30 PM - Pit area opens/Teams check in, Inspections, Skills Opens
5:00 PM - Check-in closes, teams must be checked-in or in contact with the event coordinator
5:15 PM - Inspection closes
5:30 PM - Drivers Meeting
5:45 PM - Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM - Qualification Rounds Begins
8:30 PM - Qualification Matches End, Skills will Close After the Last Qualifying Match
8:35 PM - VEX U Elimination Rounds
9:15 PM - Awards and closing
9:30 PM - Venue Closes
Check back often as schedule may change

Volunteer

We need a lot of volunteers! Please consider helping out. Sign up on the volunteer website.  Teams who stay the weekend and have at least 2 team members volunteer will get their registration money refunded.

If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Katie Frank at [email protected] or (320) 308-5168.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Due to the size of this event, this event will not be cancelled. If bad weather was to occur, use your own descretion on attending the event. Some suggestions are to come a day early to get ahead of the weather, or stay a day later to avoid. 

Refund and Payment Policies

No refunds, unless a team helps volunteer for the State Championship. If they arrive stay the weekend and volunteer they will get their registration fee refunded.

All teams will be required to pay the registration fee before arriving.
Date: 5-Mar-2027
St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
10 4th Avenue South
Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
United States

Travel Info

2026 VEX Robotics State Championship Travel Info

Hotel Info

Mention VEX Robotics to get the block rates.

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn

Booking Link Website
(320) 253-0606
$159 for 2 Queen Beds.  Choose between 2 Queen Beds or Deluxe rooms.
Attached to the River's Edge Convention Center.  Includes pool, gym, and Green Mill Restaurant onsite.
Block cutoff date is February 1, 2027

Courtyard by Marriott of St. Cloud

Email Cor'esha for block rate discount.
(320) 654-1661 ext. 3104
Block Rates Start at $169  
Attached to the River's Edge Convention Center through a Skyway.  Includes pool, whirlpool, gym, and Restaurant onsite.
On-Site Parking Rate: $4.51 daily

Venue Info

The State Championship will be held at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center (10 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301).

Parking Info

City of St. Cloud parking rules and regulations will be enforced during the event. Hours of enforcement are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Ramp parking is NOT enforced weekend nights after 5:00 PM and 6:00 AM and all day on weekends.  Learn more about St. Cloud parking rates on the City of St. Cloud's website.

Parking Ramps

Street Parking

There are metered parking spots located near the River's Edge Convention Center.

Webcast

https://vimeo.com/event/5772664/embed/interaction

Judging Format

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. Alongside the team's engineering notebook, they should also plan to turn in their season, code, and credit summaries.