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"CEMAS" VEX IQ Crossover Robotathon

Date
5-Nov-2016 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQC-16-1204
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Capacity
32
Spots Open
2
Event Region
Oklahoma
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Standard Registration Opens
1-Sep-2016 00:01 EDT
Registration Deadline
4-Nov-2016 00:02 EDT
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Alice Robertson Junoir High

402 North S 

Muskogee, Ok 74403

 

The corner of Calahan and North S

 

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. The inspection checklist can be found here..

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

3. 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
Programming cable
Power strip
Laptop computer
Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
Banners and other decorations for your team pit
Giveaways if you have them

4. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

5. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found here..

6. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here..

7. To ensure that you have the latest version of firmware make sure that you have the latest update of your programming software. If you have the white VEXNET keys, the keys themselve have updatable firmware and you can download the VEXnet Key Firmware Updater here.

8. Participation and Consent Form - A completed form for all participants must be turned in during check-in. Team leaders will need to collect the completed forms for all team members attending the event and turn them in to the registration desk when checking in.
Download the VEX/RECF Consent & Waiver Form..


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 5-Nov-2016

Venue/Location:
Alice Robertson Middle School
402 North S Street
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74403
United States

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Agenda

Muskogee "CEMAS" Vex IQ Crossover Robotathon

Alice Robertson Junior High

402 North S St.

Muskogee OK, 74403

 

November 5, 2016

 

7:00 am Doors open, Check-in Begins

7:30 am Inspection begins

9:00 am Drivers meeting

9:30 am Programming Skills and Robot Skills Challenges

12:00 pm Programming and Robot Skills Continue

1:00 pm Teamwork Challenge Matches

3:00 pm Awards

4:00 pm Event closed


Above is a preliminary schedule of events. We will have a small concession available. Muskogee has several fastfood restaurants including McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Inn, Little Ceasar's Pizza, Cowboys BBQ, Charlies Chicken, etc. We will provide 1 hour for lunch as close to noon as possible. Multiple fields will be running during the competition.

Volunteer

Volunteer

 

Listed below is a great resource for volunteers. And you can always contact me directly

David Bandy: 918-348-1008 or [email protected]

http://www.roboticseducation.org/vex-robotics-competitionvrc/volunteer/

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the event on events.vex.com where updates will be posted about the event status as needed. 

You can also contact me directly at: 918-348-1008 or [email protected]

Refund and Payment Policies

  In the event of inclement weather and the tournament is unable to go as scheduled, an alternate date will be examined. And if an alternate date can not be scheduled, A refund will be issued. Each team(s) may select to apply their registration to a future event that the team(s) has not already registered for.

     It is the reponsibility of the coaches/mentors to evaluate the schedules and communicate with their teams as to other activites that may be in conflict with this date. We will do our best to accommodate unforseen circumstances.
Date: 5-Nov-2016
Alice Robertson Middle School
402 North S Street
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74403
United States

Travel Info

Comfort Inn
3133 Azalea Park Dr, Muskogee, OK 74401

Hampton Inn
3100 Military Blvd, Muskogee, OK 74401

Fairfiield Inn & Suites
1650 32nd St., Muskogee, OK 74401

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2701 West Shawnee St., Muskogee, OK 74401

Please bring signed Participant Release Forms for all team members (students and adult mentors) to team check-in/registration.

Participant Consent Form

 

Please use the Robot Inspection Checklist to pre-inspect your robot prior to the event:

Inspection Checklist

 

For a checklist to prepare your team for this event, please download and read the following document:

Tips for Teams to Prepare for VEX IQ Challenge Ev