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2021 Mississippi VEX IQ Challenge State Championship - MIDDLE SCHOOL - Skills Only with Judging - Remote/In-Person

Date
22-Mar-2021 - 27-Mar-2021 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQC-21-3500
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person Remote Skills Only
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
21
Event Region
Mississippi
Standard Registration Opens
11-Jan-2021 11:55 EST
Registration Deadline
10-Mar-2021 23:59 EST
Price
$65.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the 2021 Mississippi VEX IQ Challenge Mississippi State Championship!  Read below for the steps in getting your team setup to compete.

A link to sign up for your Skills time slot will be in your email after you register your team.

You will be notified at a later date if you team will be receiving an interview based on the intitial judging of notebooks. At least one adult who is not a team member must initiate the call and remain visible on the screen during the interview (REC Foundation Judge Addendum).

Mandatory: All participants (In-person and Remote) must have a Participant Release Form on file. It is the responsibility of the Team’s Primary Contact to make sure this occurs. A link to the instructions on how to submit a Participant Release Form is found here.

Digital Notebook: A digital Engineering Notebook must be submitted to qualify for the Excellence Award, Design Award and Innovate Award. Submit a link to your notebook here by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, Judges, and may include the REC Foundation RSM. Instructions on how to submit your notebook is on the sign-up sheet linked above. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.

Inspection: Inspection will occur during your Skills Session time slot. No additional time will be given to complete the Inspection. Please be prepared and ensure that your robot will pass inspection BEFORE the competition by reviewing the Inspection Checklist.

Remote Skills: You need the following:

  • One VEX IQ field (6ft x 8ft) with the 2020-2021 Rise Above game objects
  • Tool for sizing (VEX measuring tool or equivalent, measuring tape, etc.)
  • Webcam(s) with streaming capability. One webcam is permissible if it can view the whole field as well as move around the field via the Head Ref's instructions. Otherwise, additional webcams are needed to accomplish these tasks. Webcams need to log into the event at least 5 minutes before your time slot.

Teams should carefully review the VIQC Game Manual section regarding team requirements for Remote Skills Matches (page 28). 

A link for State Championship t-shirts is coming soon here.

Deadlines: Please pay close attention to the timeline and check back often for any changes.

  • Last day to qualify for the State Championship is March 6th
  • March 17 -- Digital Notebooks Due
  • March 22-26 -- Remote Skills
  • March 24 -- Teams will be notified if they will receive an interview
  • March 22 - 27 --Team Interviews
  • March 27  -- In Person Skills and Virtual Awards Ceremony

Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All Remote Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 22-Mar-2021 - 27-Mar-2021

Venue/Location:
Bayou View Middle School
212 43rd Street
Gulfport, Mississippi 39507
United States

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Agenda

Please pay close attention to the timeline and check back often for any changes.

  • March 17 -- Digital Notebooks Due
  • March 1 - 5 -- Remote Skills
  • March 24 -- Teams will be notified if they will receive an interview
  • March 22 - 27 --Team Interviews
  • March 27  -- In Person Skills and Virtual Awards Ceremony

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering for the State Championship, please contact Michael Quintero at [email protected].  You may also fill out this form.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of an emergency or bad weather that would affect our schedule, the event coordinator will contact all coaches.

Refund and Payment Policies

There will be NO REFUNDS unless the event coordinator must cancel the event. If a refund must be made, it will be less the $5 Robot Events fee.

Health and Safety Policies

All 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. We will continually assess, based on current government guidelines, whether to postpone, cancel, or significantly reduce the number of attendees when necessary.