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Fairmont VEX IQ ES Slapshot Tournament

Date
17-Dec-2022 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQC-22-0379
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
30
Spots Open
13
Event Region
Minnesota
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Priority Registration Opens
17-Oct-2022 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
28-Nov-2022 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
14-Dec-2022 18:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch specials will be announced.

Finals Matches

Up to 30 teams will be paired up and participate in Finals matches. 

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

 

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX IQ parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the IQ Robot Inspection Checklist

  2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com

  4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament.

  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  7. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

  8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your IQ Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Online Consent Form


Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 17-Dec-2022

Venue/Location:
Fairmont Elementary School
714 Victoria Street
Fairmont, Minnesota 56031
United States

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Agenda

Final Agenda - Updated 12/13/2022

8:30 am Doors open, team check-in begins

9:30 Team check-in ends

Teams MUST be checked-in by 9:30, as the Match Schedule will be run at that time and CANNOT be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.

8:30 am Inspection begins

9:00 am Skills Begins

9:45 am Inspection ends

10:00 am Team & Driver meeting

10:15 am Qualification matches begin

12:00 pm Lunch break

12:30 pm Qualification matches resume

2:00 pm Qualification matches & skills end

2:15 pm Finals rounds begin (Awards intermixed between rounds)

2:45 pm Final awards and closing

NOTES:

- All teams will participate in the finals (except the lowest ranked team in the case of odd numbers)

- Ties in finals matches will be replayed until a winner is determined

Volunteer

If you're interested in volunteering for this event, send an email to [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If our event is cancelled due to weather, an email will be sent notifiying all registered teams

Refund and Payment Policies

No refunds for team withdrawals. No refunds if the event is cancelled

Judging Format

  • All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.