White Mountain IQ Scrimmage
- Date
- 10-Dec-2016 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQC-16-2078
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Capacity
- 10
- Spots Open
- 6
- Event Region
- Arizona
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 10
- Standard Registration Opens
- 22-Nov-2016 23:59 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 9-Dec-2016 12:00 EST
- Price
- FREE
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
This scrimmage is a non-qualifying event intended for teams in the White Mountain area to come try out their robots.
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:
http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/06/vrc-participant-release-form.pdf
Team Preparation List
Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.
- 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: http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/08/vex-iq-challenge-inspection-checklist.pdf. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
- Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com
- 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 STEM, Design and
- Excellence Awards )
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit
- Be sure to read the Team Tips for your first VEX Tournament found here: http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2015/03/vex-iq-event-tips-for-teams.pdf
- 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: http://www.roboticseducation.org/vex-iq-challenge/vex-iq-challenge-referee-training-videos/
Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here:http://content.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/pdf/VEX-IQ-Troubleshooting-Flowcharts-20141117.pdf
10. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 10-Dec-2016
Venue/Location:1200 West White Mountain Boulevard
Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona 85929
United States
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Note: Schedule is very tentative and will depend on the numbers of teams attending.
9:30 a.m. - Doors Open - Submit consent forms
10:00 a.m. - Doors Open - Submit consent forms, team check-In, inspection
11:00 a.m. - Inspection closes, matches begin
1:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 p.m. - Resume Matches (if needed)
Volunteer
It would be appreciated if all participating teams plan to provide at least one responsible adult volunteer each to support this event. Please contact Eric Fogle to become an event volunteer.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 928-368-7676
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Be advised that robotics season is also the snowy season for the White Mountains. Any event changes due to inclement weather will be posted in this section. We will opt for time delays first before considering changing to a different day.
Last year we had great weather for the event! Let's hope for the same this year!
Refund and Payment Policies
Not applicable since it is free.
Date: 10-Dec-2016
Blue Ridge High School1200 West White Mountain Boulevard
Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona 85929
United States
Travel Info
Local Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express Pinetop
431 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-6077
Best Western Inn Of Pinetop
404 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-6667
Quality Inn
458 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-3636
Webcast
Important Documents
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared to play. Please refer to this "Event Tips for Teams" document to prepare for a great event experience: http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2015/03/vex-iq-event-tips-for-teams.pdf
Participant Consent Form
Please bring signed Participant Release Forms for all team members (students and adult coaches and mentors) to team check-in:
http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/06/vrc-participant-release-form.pdf
Robot Inspection Checklist
Please use the Inspection Checklist to prepare for robot inspection on event day:
http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/08/vex-iq-challenge-inspection-checklist.pdf
VEX IQ Tips for Teams
Read through these general tips for teams:
http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2015/03/vex-iq-event-tips-for-teams.pdf
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
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.