Saudi Arabia VEX IQ Robotics Competition National Event
Organised by Saudi Federation for Robotics & RC Sports
- Date
- 7-Feb-2025 - 8-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-24-9370
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 48
- Spots Open
- 28
- Event Region
- Saudi Arabia
- Standard Registration Opens
- 17-Nov-2024 10:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 31-Dec-2024 10:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 30-Nov-2024 12:00 EST
- Price
- FREE
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to the Saudi Arabia VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024 - 2025!
The Saudi Arabia VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024 – 2025 will be held on 7th and 8th February 2025. Participants this year will design robots for the Rapid Relay Game; details can be found here: https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game
This event is open to Saudi Arabia VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024 – 2025, registered for the 2024 – 2025 season.
Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver and 3 Max Autonomous Coding 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:
- 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:
https://viqrc-kb.recf.org/hc/en-us/articles/9756699624599-VEX-IQ-Robotics-Competition-Robot-Inspection-Checklist - Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here (Don’t forget the VEX IQ Appendix): https://link.vex.com/docs/24-25/viqrc-rapid-relay/GameManual
- Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. https://www.robotevents.com/VIQRC/2024-2025/QA
- Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com
- Pack for the event the day before your 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.
- Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being given during the tournament.
- Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
- Remember that safety comes first; please only bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as the venue is a very tight fit.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 7-Feb-2025 - 8-Feb-2025
Venue/Location:5600 الديوان
الرياض, 12752
Saudi Arabia
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Tentative Agenda – Subject to Change
IMPORTANT! If you will be late, call the Event Manager on the day of the event. 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 11:00 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.
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Friday 7th February 2025
15:00 - Registration / Inspection Opens
16:00 - Inspection Closes
16:30 - Drivers Meeting
17:00 - Practice Mathes / Skills Field Opens
17:40 - Prayer/Snack Break
18:20 - Qualification Matches Begin / Skills Fields Open
20:20 - Matches end.
Saturday 8th February 2025
11:00 - Venue Opens
11:30 - Qualification Matches Resume / Skills Field Open
13:30 - Lunch
14:00 - Qualification Matches Resume / Skills Field Open
15:20 - Prayers/Snack Break
16:00 - Finals Begin
16:45 - Awards Begin
17:30 - Event Finishes
Volunteer
The Saudi Arabia VEX IQ Robotics Competition is a fully volunteer-run event in collaboration with the Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports and the Saudi Games. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.
Experience is optional for many volunteering positions. Some positions can be split between two adults for a morning and afternoon shift. Depending on the role, you can volunteer for a whole day. 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
- Breakdown crew
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Emergency
Teams will need to use their best judgment on safe travel and follow the authority’s guidance on travel in extreme weather conditions.
Refund and Payment Policies
Refund
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 to the judges.