Wood Oaks VEX IQ Challenge Qualifying Event - Squared Away

General Info

Welcome

Welcome to the Wood Oaks VEX IQ Tournament.

Judging

The event will not have any Judged Awards. 

Concessions

Concessions will not be offered at this event. We encourage you to bring food, drink and snacks for the day. Thank you for your cooperation.

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting. 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 your team has ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found on the Documents tab. Additional information on rules can be found on the Official VEX Forums at events.vex.com.

2. Read the document 101 Things I Wish I’d Know Before My First VEX Tournament, which can be found on the Document tab.

3. Pack for the event the day before and remember to bring the following:

• Spare parts & tools
• Batteries and chargers
• Programming cable
• Power strip
• Laptop computer

4. Remember that safety comes first. Please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby.

5. Make sure the robot components have been updated to the latest firmware revision:

• For VEX IQ, the Brain, Controller, Motors, & Sensors should be updated using the VEXOS utility from VEX Robotics: https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/resources/vexos

6. Each player and coach/mentor must have a completed and signed Consent Form. The team coach/mentor will need to collect the completed forms for all team members attending the event and turn them in at the check-in table. The form can be found on the Documents tab. As an option, your coach may upload the consent form using the secure online process at events.vex.com. Instructions are on the back of the Participant Consent Form on the Downloads tab.

Waiting List

If this event is full, please feel free to add your team to the Waiting List and then contact the Event Partner (Primary Contact on the General Info tab). The Event Partner will let you know about possible openings for the event. If you are moved from the Waiting List to the Registered Teams List, please be prepared to pay for the event promptly at your events.vex.com account, or make arrangements with the Event Partner to pay directly at the tournament.

Walk-up Teams & Walk-Up Skills

Walk-up teams WILL NOT be permitted to compete, either in the tournament or to run Skills Only. There are no exceptions. If your team wishes to compete, they must register before the registration deadline.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes