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NCSS VEX IQ November Qualifier

Date
6-Nov-2021 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQC-21-5420
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Capacity
30
Spots Open
14
Event Region
Georgia
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Priority Registration Opens
1-Sep-2021 10:51 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
13-Oct-2021 10:51 EDT
Registration Deadline
22-Oct-2021 17:00 EDT
Price
$55.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

The Newton County School System is excited to host this VEX IQ tournament.  Students and attendees are sure to have a fun-filled day of robotics competition and we look forward to seeing all of the teams shine!  Protocols will be in place to ensure a safe and healthy event.  Additional information will be sent prior to the event day, but teams should plan on attendance reductions (for teams and spectators), required masks, and social distancing.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 6-Nov-2021

Venue/Location:
Newton College & Career Academy
144 Ram Drive
Covington, Georgia 30014
United States

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Agenda

7:30am - 8:30am - Check-In/Registration/Inspection

(NOTE: All teams must be through inspection by 8:30am)

8:00am - 9:00am - Fields Open for Skills Challenges

(NOTE:  Each team will be able to run a maximum of 3 robot (driver) skills challenges and 3 programming challenges.  3 fields will be available for Skills Challenge attempts from 8-9am, but only 1 field will be open for skills challenges from 9:30am - 10:30am.  Teams should attempt to finish most of their skills challenges before 9am as the tournament schedule will run quickly and there will not be much time in between matches to fit more in.  The Skills Field will close at 10:30am.

9:00am - 9:15am - Drivers Meeting & Welcome

9:15am - 10:45am - Qualification Rounds

9:30am - 10:30am - Skills Field Open

(NOTE:  Each team will be able to run a maximum of 3 robot (driver) skills challenges and 3 programming challenges.  3 fields will be available for Skills Challenge attempts from 8-9am, but only 1 field will be open for skills challenges from 9:30am - 10:30am.  Teams should attempt to finish most of their skills challenges before 9am as the tournament schedule will run quickly and there will not be much time in between matches to fit more in.  The Skills Field will close at 10:30am.

10:45am - 11:15am - Finals and Awards

Volunteer

Interested volunteers should contact:

Tim Schmitt

[email protected]

678-314-8150

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will be notified as early as possible if it is determined that bad weather will cause a change in event-day plans.  In the event of a cancellation, every effort will be made to reschedule for a later date.  If teams are not able to attend the rescheduled date, entry fee refunds will be issued.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refunds will be made to teams up to two weeks prior to the event, provided a written request is submitted (via email) to Tim Schmitt ([email protected]).  Any cancellations inside of the two-week window will not result in a refund.

If the event is rescheduled because of a weather-related event, refunds will be issued to teams that are unable to attend the new date.

Health and Safety Policies

  • Masks required at all times
  • Physical distancing should be observed
  • Attendance limitations will be communicated within two weeks of the event

Webcast

A link to a livestream will be posted prior to the event starting