Husky Robotics VEX IQ MS/ES Rise Above Tournament
- Date
- 13-Feb-2021 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQC-20-2251
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 8
- Event Region
- Michigan
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Priority Registration Opens
- 1-Oct-2020 12:35 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 19-Dec-2020 12:35 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 6-Feb-2021 12:36 EST
- Price
- $65.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
This is a VEX IQ Challenge - Rise Above Tournament for both middle school and elementary teams.
Teams that register but do not pay may be moved to the waitlist after two weeks of non-payment. Any team that has not paid by 11/21/20 (two weeks prior to the event) will be moved to the waitlist.
Please see our cancelation policy as it has changed for this year’s unprecedented season.
Teams will compete against 11 other teams in either the A Division in the am or the B Division in the pm. Those divisions will be assigned by the event partner. If you have a request to compete in either the am or pm please feel free to email the event partner prior to the tournament. Teams from the same school or group will compete in the same division. Teams are limited to two team members and one mentor. Please be sure you send one mentor for each of your teams to help monitor for all safety requirements.
From those divisions the top 8 teams will compete in the finals at the end of the day.
At this time, spectators are not allowed to attend the tournament.
Physical distancing from other teams will be required. Masks are required at all times by both competitors and mentors inside of the Benzie Central Schools building.
A daily health screening form is required for both competitors and mentors before entering the building.
The competition and pit areas will be sanitized between 12noon and 1pm.
There will not be concessions at this event. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks with lids. Please pay close attention to signs indicating where it is acceptable to eat and drink in the building and dispose of all waste properly.
All approved events and event attendees are required to follow all local, state, federal, or any other government ordinances regarding COVID-19 safety procedures, social distancing, and best hygiene practices. Event Partners should continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.
Updated 6/26/20
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: No Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 13-Feb-2021
Venue/Location:9222 Homestead Road
Benzonia, Michigan 49616
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Benzie Central Husky Robotics
2.13.21 VEX IQ Challenge Rise Above Agenda (subject to change)
8 - 9am Team Check In / Robot Inspections
Welcome / Team Meeting Video is Available to Watch
9 - 10:20am Robot Skills Challenge Matches
10:20am - 1:30pm Qualifying Matches (6 per team)
1:40pm Finals Matches
2pm Results Announced & Clean Up
Agenda updated 2/12/21
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering please email the event partner, Marc Alderman, at [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In unlikely event of the Event Partner cancelling the tournament due to bad weather a make up date will be scheduled. If you are unable to attend the make up date, a refund of $60 (less the $5 per team REC processing fee) will be issued.
Refund and Payment Policies
This is an unprecedented season for VEX robotics. As we all work to navigate how to safely engage young people in robotics competitions a lot of flexibility and understanding is needed.
The refund policy is not meant to penalize any participants. It is what I feel is fair for all parties involved.
If the event is cancelled because of restrictions put forth by Benzie Central Schools, the Benzie/Leelanau Health Dept., or the State of Michigan all teams will be issued a refund of $60. This is less the $5 fee the REC assesses and helps keep Husky Robotics from going into the red for making the effort to host a face to face tournament. Please understand that getting these refunds back to teams will take some time.
If your team is not able to participate because of restrictions placed on your team by your parent organization (school, club, etc) or local Health Department you may ask for a refund of up to $60.
If your team is not able to participate because one of your team members has tested positive for or is suspected of having COVID-19 AND you are unable to find a substitute driver you may ask for a refund of up to $30.
If your team does not participate for any other reason there is no refund available.
Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Marc Alderman
Updated 8/28/20
Health and Safety Policies
Spectators are not allowed to attend the tournament.
Teams are limited to three team members and one mentor/coach in the building
Physical distancing of at least 6 ft. from other teams will be required.
Masks are required at all times, covering the nose and mouth, by both competitors and mentors inside of the Benzie Central Schools building. Coaches are asked to help enforce this policy.
Students and coaches should sanitize their own equipment.
Students and coaches should frequently wash their hands or use hand sanitizer.
People entering the building will have a no contact temperature check at registration.
A daily health screening form is required for adult coaches/mentors before entering the building. The form can be completed any time on the day of the tournament before entering the building. Here is a link to the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeazRso04bpxZ_ZdmTq33mVp4BM6mwv9cSk4gkYOT3u0OctIA/viewform
The survey can also be accessed using a QR code posted at the check in table.
A MHSAA COVID Coach Monitor Form is required for each team documenting all student team members. This will be turned in on registration.
The competition and pit areas will be sanitized before the start of the day during the day as time allows.
Teams are not able to watch matches unless they are currently competing.
Mentors are able to watch their own teams compete.
Charging stations will be set up for each organization. If teams practice together they may share a charging station. Please do not share charging stations or materials with any other teams.
There will not be concessions at this event. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks with lids. Please pay close attention to signs indicating where it is acceptable to eat and drink in the building and dispose of all waste properly.
Updated 1/31/21
Date: 13-Feb-2021
Benzie Central High School9222 Homestead Road
Benzonia, Michigan 49616
United States
Travel Info
This event is hosted at Benzie Central High School. Please park in the staff parking lot in the front of the building and follow signs to enter.
Webcast
There will be live webcast via FaceBook Live from the Husky Robotics FaceBook page. This will begin at 10:20am with the qualifing matches and will run through the finals.