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VEX Robotics

Minto Last Chance

VEX IQ Robotics competition. Blended MS/ELEM.

Date
14-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-0550
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
36
Spots Open
11
Event Region
North Dakota
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Standard Registration Opens
3-Nov-2025 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
11-Feb-2026 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
23-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Minto Last Chance

This will be the last chance for ND VEX IQ teams to increase their skills scores and earn qualfing spots to the two ND state IQ champtionships.

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.

Lunch and Concessions

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

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 robotevents.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 VEX Tournaments 101.

  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. 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 robotevents.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. Instructions on how to upload consent forms in English or Spanish is given here: VEX Consent Form


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Minto Public School
200 4th St.
Minto, North Dakota 58261
United States

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Agenda

8:00

Doors Open & Inspection Begins
8:30 Skills Opens

9:00

Inspection Ends

9:15

Meeting for teams

9:30-2:30

Qualification Rounds Begin, Skills will end after the last qualification round

2:45

Finals

3:00

Finals Awards & Closing

 

Teams MUST be checked-in by 9:00am, 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.

Volunteer

Send an email to [email protected] if you are interested in helping at this event. 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad weather or an emergency an email will be sent out and the notice of cancellation will be put on the event page. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event, the fee will roll over to a future event. 

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend, there will be no refunds. 

Judging Format

 

  •  All In Person Judging