Quarry Lane Fall Robotics Tournament

Agenda

Volunteers arrive 7:30 am
Team Check in 8:30 am
Driver meeting 9:00 am
Opening Ceremony 9:15 am
Morning matches 9:30 am to 12:15 pm
Lunch 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm
Afternoon Matches 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Finals Matches 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Awards Presentation 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm
Tournament Closes 4:15 pm

Date: 15-Nov-2014

Travel Info

La Quinta Inn and Suites - Dublin/Pleasanton
6275 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, Ca. 94568
(925) 828-9393

This hotel is not affiliated with the school, VEX, or the event in any way. Their contact information is provided for your convenience only.

Documents

Please bring signed Participant Release Forms for all team members (students and adult mentors) to team check-in:
http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/06/vrc-participant-release-form.pdf

Please use the Highrise Inspection Checklist to pre-inspect your robot prior to competition:
http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/08/vex-iq-challenge-inspection-checklist.pdf

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

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.

2. Check the official VEX IQ forums for rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com

4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Programming cable
Power strip
Laptop computer
STEM Project Presentation Materials
Engineering notebook
Banners and other decorations for your team pit

5. Prep for your interviews with the judges.

6. Remember that safety and good sportsmanship comes first.