VEX IQ Robotics Competition- JMCSS Winter Classic

ES Teams Only- Presented by the Malesus STEM Innovation Center

Date
11-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-0120
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
School-Based Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
20
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Tennessee
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Priority Registration Opens
4-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
16-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
2-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$80.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

The Jackson-Madison County School System is honored to host its 5th annual JMCSS Winter Classic at the Malesus STEM Innovation Center (610 Bolivar Hwy, Jackson, TN 38301). This building is the former Malesus Elementary School. The teams will receive additional information via email closer to the tournament.

Please note that JMCSS will follow standard district protocols for safety and security at this event, which include having all individuals go through a metal detector upon arrival and complete a bag check.

Each organization/school is expected to provide at least two tournament volunteers in order to participate.

Innovate Award Submission Form. Go ahead and have it completed before you arrive.

https://kb.roboticseducation.org/hc/en-us/articles/17319258476439-Judging-Resource-Innovate-Award-Submission-Information-Form


Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 11-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Malesus STEM Innovation Center
610 Bolivar Highway
Jackson, Tennessee 38301
United States

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Agenda

9:30 Check In

9:45 Inspection opens

10:00 Skills opens. 

10:45 Inspection and Skills close. Skills will reopen after the opening ceremony.

11:00 Opening ceremony 

11:15 Qualification Matches Begin

12:30 Lunch Break (The lunch break may be shortened based on the matches.)

1:30 Qualification Matches resume

3:00  Skills closes for the tournament

3:45 Finals 

4:30 Awards (Awards may be earlier if the tournament runs ahead of schedule.)

Volunteer

Each organization will be asked to provide at least TWO volunteers. These volunteers can be coaches and/or other adults traveling with the team. Organizations will be assigned volunteer duties.

 

If you or your volunteers have a particular role you would like to fill, please email Molly Plyler at [email protected] to make that request.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If the weather is severe enough to warrant canceling the event, notices will be sent to all participants as soon as possible. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

If EP cancels the event, refunds will be issued. However, refunds do not include the $5 processing fee collected by Robot Events.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event, then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

Refunds will NOT be issued.

All registrations must be paid in full within two weeks after the team is registered, unless other arrangements have been made with the EP. Unpaid teams will be moved to the Waitlist two weeks after registration and may be added back in IF there is room on the roster. If your registration payment process takes longer than two weeks, clear communication will keep teams from being moved to the Waitlist.  

Judging Format

No Judging