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United Arab Emirates VEX IQ National Competition 2022 - 2023 Slapshot

Date
26-Feb-2023 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQC-23-1299
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
United Arab Emirates
Standard Registration Opens
15-Feb-2023 01:32 EST
Registration Deadline
24-Feb-2023 01:33 EST
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the United Arab Emirates National VEX IQ Championship!

The UAE National Slapshot VEX IQ Elementary and Middle School Championship will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2023.  Students this year will design robots for the Slapshot Game; details can be found here:  https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/competition/viqc-current-game
This event is open to Elementary and Middle School students qualified from pre-nationals for the 2022 – 2023 season.
Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver attempts and 3 Max Programming attempts per team.

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event! All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are ready:

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition, as there is ample time for adjustments.  The inspection checklist can be found here: http://link.roboticseducation.org/viqc_robotinspectionchecklist20192020
  2. Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here: http://www.roboticseducation.org/vex-iq-challenge/viq-current-game/
  3. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. https://events.vex.com/VIQC/2022-2023/QA
  4. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com
  5. 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
    • Programming cable
    • Power strip
    • Laptop computer
    • Engineering notebook.
  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being given during the tournament.
  7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. You can 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.
  9. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here -http://content.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/pdf/VEX-IQ-Troubleshooting-Flowcharts-20141117.pdf
  10. Ensure that you have the latest version of the firmware. https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/products/vexos

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 26-Feb-2023

Venue/Location:
Canadian University Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Agenda

Tentative Agenda – Subject to Change

 

IMPORTANT!  You must call the Event Manager on the day of the event if you are going to be late.  If your team is not there to check in on time and no communication has been made, the match schedule will be run without your team, and they cannot compete.

Team Judging will be held in the pit area. Teams will be visited at the end of the judging period if a team has yet to arrive by 10:00 am when judging begins.  Please make yourselves available to the judges when they appear at your Pit table. If you have a match upcoming shortly or are running skills, respectfully inform the judges and agree on a time to meet with them at your pit table.

 

08:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

08:30 am Robot Inspection Opens

09:30 am Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)

02:00 pm Skills Closes

10:45 am Drivers Meeting

11:00 am Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 1)

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (Concessions available; no outside food allowed)

01:15 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 2)

03:15 pm Qualification Ends

03:45 pm Finals Matches (Top 10 teams will compete in finals)

04:45 pm Awards and closing.

Volunteer

The UAE National VEX Championship is a fully volunteer-run event. The United Arab Emirates is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help to make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.

Experience is optional for many volunteering positions. Some volunteering positions can be split between two adults for a morning & afternoon shift. Or, you can volunteer for a whole day, depending on the role. Lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers.

Visit the REC Foundation website at www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials:

  • Judges
  • Referees/Scorekeepers
  • Inspectors
  • Emcees
  • TM Operators
  • Queuing
  • Team Check-in
  • Volunteer Check-in
  • Field Reset
  • Setup crew

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will need to use their best judgment on safe travel.

Refund and Payment Policies

The event is free of charge. No Refund is required.

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 at the Check-in.