Moore Vex IQ Elementary (cancelled due to low registration - combined tournaments)

General Info

Event cancelled but registered teams were moved to our middle school tournament the same day.  Please go to the other event for more information.

STEM Award

We are offering the  STEM Research Project award. It is presented as a 4-minute video that the team records and uploads to YouTube.

A link to the video must be submitted to us no later than TWO WEEKS BEFORE the tournament date.

Follow these steps:

• Read the  STEM Research Project and Presentation information from the REC Foundation.

• Record the STEM Presentation as a 4-minute video.

• Upload the video to YouTube, click here for instructions from Google.

• Have the coach or another adult email the YouTube link, including the team number and contact information for the coach, to the Event Partner TWO WEEKS BEFORE the tournament date: (Name) (Email Address)

• Teams WILL NOT be interviewed by judges before or during the event. The only material considered for the STEM Presentation award is the 4-minute video.

• Only ONE submission per team. If two or more video links are sent to the Event Partner, only the first link sent will be considered.

• The winner of the STEM Research Project Award will be announced with the other judged awards at the event.

Waiting List

If this event is full please contact the event partner regarding availability and to be added to a waitlist.

General Information

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.

2. Check the official VEX IQ forums for rule updates and changes.

3. 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
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. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

5. 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. The referee training videos can be found here..

6. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here..

7. To ensure that you have the latest version of firmware make sure that you have the latest update of your programming software.

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.

Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes