Marion VEX IQ Crossover Qualifier - Combined

Date: 19-Nov-2016 Add to Calendar
Event Code: RE-VIQC-16-5185
Program: VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type: Open Tournament
Field Control System: VEXNet Field Control
Capacity: 60
Spots Open: 14
Event Region: Ohio
Standard Registration Opens: 10-Jun-2016 00:00 EDT
Registration Deadline: 16-Nov-2016 23:59 EST
Price: $50.00

This event is closed to registration because:

It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Concessions

We are offering breakfast, lunch, and snack concessions for sale.

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. http://www.roboticseducation.org/competition-teams/vex-iq-challenge/

2. Check the official VEX IQ forums for rule updates and changes. http://www.vexiqforum.com/

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.
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

5. Be sure to read Tips for Teams to Prepare VEX IQ Cahllenge Events.

6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

8. Understand how the game will be played. VEX IQ participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament.

9. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.

10. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 19-Nov-2016

Venue/Location:

Grant Middle School
Marion, Ohio 43302
United States

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Agenda

8:00 Doors Open & Inspection begins
9:00 Driver Meeting
9.15 Inspection Closes
9:30 Qualification rounds begin
11:00 Lunch (CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE)
Noon Qualification rounds continue
2:00 Final Tournament
2:30 Awards

Agenda is tentative and is subject to change day of event.

Volunteer

For Volunteer Information email [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather teams will be notified 12 hours in advance.

Refund and Payment Policies

No refunds will be given unless the event is cancelled.

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