Washington DC VEX IQ Challenge 2018-2019 : Next Level
- Date
- 12-Jan-2019 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQC-18-6195
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Capacity
- 20
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- District of Columbia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Priority Registration Opens
- 28-Aug-2018 21:44 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 17-Nov-2018 21:44 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 5-Jan-2019 21:45 EST
- Price
- $55.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
We are excited to host an early opportunity for young teams to experience the game, Next Level, for the 2018-19 season!
REGISTERED TEAMS - we will be sending out event info to your coach's email that is registered with RECF.
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. The inspection checklist can be found on the documents page.
2. Read the document 120 Things to do before your first VEX Tournament found on the Document Page.
3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure.
Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
- Spare parts & tools
- Batteries and chargers
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook (if you have one, REQUIRED for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit
- Giveaways if you have them
4. 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.
5. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants should thoroughly read the game rules. Additional rulings and interpretations of the game rules can be found on the VEX Forums. Link to follow.
6. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. See the Documents tab.
8. 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. The Participation and Consent Form can be found on the Documents page.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 12-Jan-2019
Venue/Location:1800 Perry Street N.E
Washington, DC, District of Columbia 20018
United States
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
- 8:30 AM - Doors open
- 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM - Check-in, inspection and practice
- 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM Skills re-open all day after kickoff ceremonies (Max 3 per team)
- 9:20 AM - 9:30 AM - Mandatory drivers meeting
- 10:00 AM - Kickoff of event Ceremonies
- 10:10 AM - 12:10 PM - Qualification matches
- 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Qualification matches
- 2:45 PM - Finals
- 3:30 PM - Awards
- 4:00 PM - Cleanup
Volunteer
Volunteer with us! Contact Randy McCain at [email protected] or www.mwso.org under important dates tab.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
There is no snow date. If we cancel, refunds will be distributed minus the $5.00 RECF fee. We will make every attempt to accommodate the majoirty of participants. At this time, we have no make up date planned. Please call Randy McCain and/or check this events.vex.com page the day of the event with any concerns or questions about the status of the event.
Refund and Payment Policies
Refunds will be given minus the $5 REC Foundation fee. Refunds will only be given to teams that notify the organizer 7 days in advance. This gives us time to notify any teams on the waiting list.
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