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Northern Arizona IQ Qualifier

Date
7-Jan-2017 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQC-17-5425
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
40
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Arizona
Standard Registration Opens
18-Jul-2016 00:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
23-Dec-2016 00:00 EST
Price
$25.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

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.

  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: http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2013/08/vex-iq-challenge-inspection-checklist.pdf.
  2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
  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
  5. Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for STEM, Design and Excellence Awards )
  6. Banners and other decorations for your team pit
  7. 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
  8. Click on the awards tab for a list of the standard awards that will be given during the tournament.  Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards here: http://www.roboticseducation.org/documents/2014/06/vex-iq-challenge-awards-appendix.pdf
  9. Prep for your interviews with the judges.
  10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here:http://content.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/pdf/VEX-IQ-Troubleshooting-Flowcharts-20141117.pdf
  11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.  Cick here for instructions: http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/software/vexos

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 7-Jan-2017

Venue/Location:
Blue Ridge High School
Lakeside, Arizona 85929
United States

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Agenda

8:30 a.m. - Doors Open - Submit consent forms. Team Check-In, STEM Presentation sign-up
9:00 a.m. - Inspection, Skills, Submit Notebooks, STEM Presentations
10:45 a.m. - Inspection Closes, Team Meeting
11:15 a.m. - Qualification/Skills Matches, Judging
1:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 p.m. - Qualification Matches, Judging
4:00 p.m. Finals Matches
4:30 p.m. Awards
5:00 p.m. Team load out

Note: Schedule is tentative. We typically run ahead of schedule and will finisher sooner than the times listed.

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

No refunds will be allowed.
Date: 7-Jan-2017
Blue Ridge High School
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

Documents

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