Showdown at STEAMworks

Date: 27-Feb-2021 Add to Calendar
Event Code: RE-VIQC-21-3579
Program: VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type: Open Tournament
Event Format: In-Person
Capacity: 16
Spots Open: 0
Event Region: Florida - North/Central
Standard Registration Opens: 25-Jan-2021 08:00 EST
Registration Deadline: 17-Feb-2021 08:01 EST
Price: $55.00

100% of total capacity is reserved for Florida - North/Central.
0 remaining spots are reserved for Florida - North/Central.

This event is closed to registration because:

This event currently has no spaces available.
It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

STEAMworksFL is hosting the Showdown at STEAMworks VEX IQ Rise Above held at STEAMworks in Leesburg FL. Showdown at STEAMworks Rise Above tournament is a combined Elementary/Middle school tournament. Specific award winners will qualify for the North/Central Florida Regional Championship.

*split Elementary/Middle school excellence award depends on the number of registered teams from each grade level.

This will be a VEX IQ Rise above event. We will have a Teamwork tournament, as well as Programming & Skills challenges.

ALL Payments MUST be sent to events.vex.com no cash or checks for registration at the door. Payment must be made in advance of the event in order to participate.

An email with detailed information will be sent the week of the event.

Failure to register and pay within two weeks of the competition date where the regional championship spot was earned forfeits your team spot--so be sure and plan ahead to register and pay on time.

Coaches are responsible to have teams registered and fees paid two weeks following earning the regional championship spot, unless of course your event you win a regional spot is the final two weeks before the tournament, in which you must be prepared to pay immediately following that event.

**The State qualifying Skills score cut off will be two weeks prior to the regional championship. The number of teams coming qualifying from the skills list is based on open spots after all events have completed two weeks prior to the regional championship. While teams at events now fill double qualified spots from skills at the event, there will still be teams winning spots from multiple competitions, these additional spots come from the top combined skills scores to teams who have not yet won a spot for a regional championship as in previous years. Teams that qualify from the states skills list will have a short time to registered and pay for the regional championship, please plan accordingly and be prepared for a potential invitation two weeks prior to the regional championship.

Teams that move on to the World Championship in Dallas, Texas will be responsible for registering for the World Championship event promptly as they will only have ONE week to register AND pay before their invitation to Worlds is lost! Hint--Plan to win--plan for success--Plan accordingly with your teams from day one to win state spots, win a spot at states and play in worlds!! Plan to win both in spirit and financial planning!! Understand the awards and all rules. Contact Ashley Phipps if you need any assistance on understanding awards or qualifying for regionals or the worlds championships. [email protected]

The teams coach who is officially listed in robotevents as the primary contact receives all team emails, so read the email titles and content carefully.

All attendees are expected to abide by the code of conduct.

All participants are expected to complete the participant release form. Once per season covers all events

Note: Ensure your IT does not block emails from events.vex.com and roboticseducation.org

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 27-Feb-2021

Venue/Location:

STEAMworks FL
310 Flatwoods Road
Leesburg, Florida 34748
United States

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Agenda

Tentative Agenda

8:15

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Doors OPEN
Team Check-in & Inspections BEGIN

8:45

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Skills Matches BEGIN
Check-in Desk CLOSES

9:00

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Inspection CLOSES

9:15

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Drivers Meeting *(May be prerecorded)

9:45

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Skills Matches Continued...

11:30

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Skills Matches END

11:45

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Qualifying Matches BEGIN

2:00

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Final Rounds

2:30

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Awards & Closing Ceremony

Volunteer

Contact Ashley Nash [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of severe weather (a hurricane, for instance) this event will be CANCELLED and your registrations refunded (less a $5 processing fee).

Refund and Payment Policies

Teams who sign up to play at the Event are making a commitment to being there and commits the organizer to set costs. Therefore, refunds will not be issued.

Due to the limited space for events, we will not issue a refund for a 'no show.'

Health and Safety Policies

While we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit, we are committed to making our venue as safe as possible in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate your cooperation during this unprecedented time and ask that you Visit the CDC website for the latest information. The following participation standards do meet (and in most cases exceed) current Florida State guidelines.

Competition Safety Measures:

Spectators will not be allowed on campus -- only registered teams and their coach/mentor.
Team pits have been relocated to outdoor covered breezeways and/or spaced far apart from other teams (exposure to COVID-19 is greatly reduced outdoors)
Entry to competition building limited to the 2-student-driver-team plus 1 mentor (sitting distanced in bleachers) - allowed for each scheduled match time only
Only the bare minimum number of persons (referees and certain volunteers) absolutely necessary to running the matches are permitted in the competition building
Volunteers undergo temperature checks; wear face coverings; participate in new procedure training; and agree to report contact-tracing

Participant Requirements:

Face covering required

Everyone is required to wear a face covering at the event.

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Temperature check required

Temperature checks will be required before entering the competition building, anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be admitted.

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Wash hands often

Wash your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds.

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Social distancing

Practice social distancing and keep at least 6 feet (2 meters) between your team and others.

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Floor markings

When present, please observe floor markings and posted signs specifying distancing and direction.

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Avoid contact with people who may be sick

Days prior to traveling to our event, limit activities that may expose you to friends or family members who are sick

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Use hand sanitizer when required

Each time entering the competition area, you will be required to use hand sanitizer. (provided)

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Follow volunteer direction

Please follow directions from our volunteers and have patience as we work through these new event procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I have to go to get my temperature taken?

Participants will have their temperatures taken at the competition building entry checkpoint.
What will happen if someone has a high temperature?
Any participant that has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater will not be able to enter the building and requested that the individual see a doctor, per CDC guidelines.
Will I be required to wear a face covering? What if I don’t have one?
Yes. We are following CDC guidelines as well as local health protocols, and face coverings are required to participate in this event (indoors and outdoors). Please see details below on what is considered an appropriate face covering for your visit. If you do not have a face covering, we have them available for purchase. Also, children under the age of three are not required to wear face coverings.
What is considered an appropriate face covering?
An appropriate face covering for a visit must fit the following criteria:
- Must cover your nose and mouth and be secured under your chin
- Must fit snugly against the sides of your face and be secured with ear loops or secured around your head
- We recommend that face coverings be at least two-ply (consist of at least two layers). Also, a gaiter is not considered an appropriate face covering
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The following are NOT permitted at the event:
- Face coverings with exhalation valves
- Face coverings that are not secured with ear loops or secured around your head
- Face coverings that include mesh material or holes of any kind
- Face coverings that are unable to be secured under your chin, such as bandannas
- Costume masks or veils, per our costume guidelines
Where can I purchase a face covering?
A surgical mask-type face covering will be available for purchase.
What about face coverings when participants are eating?
Participants must wear face coverings at all times, unless they are actively eating or drinking, and they must also be socially distanced from other travel parties while consuming their food or beverage.
What if I’m traveling from out-of-state?
Visitors should be aware of and comply with government guidelines regarding travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines before visiting our campus.