Titan Bankshot Final Four
- Date
- 16-Jan-2016 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQC-16-4387
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Field Control System
- VEXNet Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 18
- Event Region
- Mississippi
- Standard Registration Opens
- 15-Nov-2015 00:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 11-Jan-2016 00:00 EST
- Price
- $25.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
Agenda
7:30 Robot Inspection and Check In
9:15 Drivers Meeting
9:30-11:30 Qualification Matches
11:45-12:15 Finals Matches and Awards
Volunteer
We need volunteers to help judge and referee. Please contact Bill Richardson
[email protected]
Documents
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/ REC Foundation Consent & Waiver Form. http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/06/vrc-participant-release-form.pdf
Competition Preparation This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for a full day of 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 found here.
3. Visit the tournament's page on RobotEvents and read it carefully. Specifically, look for information about the team's put area, available concession areas, electrical sources and any venue specific rules.
4. 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)
* Banners and other decorations for your team pit
* Giveaways if you have them
5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament.
6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
7. Prep for your interviews with the judges.
8. 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