Shortridge IQ Ringmaster ES Qualifier #2; Indianapolis, IN

Agenda

(subject to change)
7:30 am Registration & Inspection Opens

8:15 Registration Closes

8:40 Inspection and Pizza Order Deadline

8:45 Introduction, Driver Meeting and singing the Anthem

9:00-12:00 Qualification, Skills Challenges, Judging

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:30 Qualification, Skills Challenges, Judging

3:00-4:00 Finals & Awards

Volunteer

Get Inspired and Have Fun! Be a part of the excitement by joining a team of volunteers who help in a variety of ways to make this event a success for the students involved.

Volunteer Coordinator contact: Rob Carlson, (317)331-0435, [email protected]

Experience level: No previous experience is needed for most volunteer positions, and you can even bring your kids for a family activity (for example, Field Resetter is an ideal position for young children). 

Time Commitment: You can register for an entire day, or just a portion of the day as your schedule permits for most positions. 

Meals: Lunch is included for volunteers.

Volunteer Positions Needed: 

• Judges (no previous experience required – all day commitment)

  • Evaluate student teams through interviews, Engineering Notebooks, multi-media presentations, and on the field performance. Present awards as needed.

• Referee (previous experience required – all day commitment)
  • On-field officials closely watch the competition to ensure that competition rules are followed. Arbitrate disputes and validate match scores.
• Scorekeepers (previous experience not required – all day commitment)
  • ​Record official scores using the designated tablet.
• Skills Referee
  • ​Oversee Skills Challenge area and act in a referee role to interpret and enforce the rules of the game and score the skills challenge run upon completion. Record scores using Tournament Manager Mobile.
• Queue Crew
  • Assist field managers and Head Ref with staging teams for upcoming matches.
• Field Resetters (no previous experience required)
  • Accurately reset the competition field after each match and assist the Field Manager or Head Referee as needed.
• Pit Admin Assistant/Team Checkin
  • Serve in a customer service role by assisting teams and guests with competition and venue related questions.

Want to find out more about these volunteer roles and expectations? Visit the REC Foundation website at RoboticsEducation.org/volunteer to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials. 

Once you have an assigned volunteer role, please carefully review all guides and training materials posted on the Volunteer Resources page before the event at RoboticsEducation.org/volunteers/volunteer-resources/

Contact the Volunteer Coordinator to register for this event today!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the event on events.vex.com where I will post updates about the event status as needed. Please feel free to contact me by phone if you are going to be late to the event. Match Lists will be generated as scheduled and cannot be re-run.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refunds will be granted in extreme cases only.

All requests for refunds must be made 3 weeks prior to the event. Refunds if approved will be processed within 1 month following the event.