General Info

Harding High school is proud to host our first VEX IQ Robotics competition.  We are serving MIX & MATCH on December 13, 2025!   Harding High School Robotics is excited to invite you and your teams to Marion to enjoy the late fall competition in the heart of Ohio!  

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. If you have a digital engineering notebook please print and bring a hard copy with you.

Lunch and Concessions

• Lunch will be provided to all participants...pizza & bottled water. 
• There will be a hospitality room provided for advisors, bus drivers, and volunteers.
• Concessions will be available with drinks, snacks, and a selection of hot items.
  A full list is below.

Finals Matches

Up to 24 teams will be paired up and participate in finals.

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 Q&A 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 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 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 (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)

 

MISC. INFO

• Please bring surge protector/power strips to make sure you have enough outlets for your team.

 

Athletic Booster Club       Concessions

 

Hot Dog $3

Breakfast Sandwich $3  (Sausage, Egg, Cheese)

Maple Griddle Cake $4         (Pancakes, Egg, Sausage)

Sausage/Pancake Stick $2

Pizza $3              

Uncrustables $2

Candy $2

Chips and Nuts $1

Cow Tales & Oreos $1

Pickles $1

Suckers 50¢

Fruit Snacks 4/$1   

Gatorade $3   Coffee $2

Pop $3   Water $2                                  

 

Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging