The Rise of the Abominable Snowbots
VEX IQ Mix and Match Blended Tournament
- Date
- 10-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-25-1446
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 30
- Spots Open
- 8
- Event Region
- New Mexico
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Standard Registration Opens
- 17-Sep-2025 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 3-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 3-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Price
- $75.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
DRMS Robotics
8400 Barstow NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Blended Event for VIQRC
APS Clear Bag Policy
For the safety and security of all spectators, Albuquerque Public Schools will allow only clear bags and clear purses at all sporting events. Any bags not meeting these requirements will not be allowed inside the venue. If a bag is turned away due to not following the clear bag policy, it will need to be returned to the guest's vehicle. Under the new policy, guests may bring one approved clear bag to stadiums, fields and gyms. Cameras and binoculars are still allowed. Clear diaper bags are allowed under the policy, provided guests enter the venues with a child and are subject to search.
The new clear bag policy does not apply to student athletes who have district-issued team bags and are participating at the venue during the event.
The clear bag policy is modeled after industry standards, which allow for the following:
- Bags that are clear, plastic, vinyl or PVC.
- A one-gallon clear plastic zipper-style freezer bag
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
- Purses that are not clear
- Coolers
- Briefcases
- Backpacks
- Drawstring bags
- Luggage of any kind (includes wagons)
- Computer bags
- Any bag larger than the approved size mentioned above.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Engineering Notebooks: Electronic Submission
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 10-Jan-2026
Venue/Location:8400 Barstow Street Northeast
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87122
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Doors Open: 8:00 am
Inspection Starts 8:30 am
Judges Meeting: 8:45 am
Drivers Meeting: 9:30 am
Matches start: 9:45 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch Break: 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Resume Matches: 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Final Matches: 2:15pm – 4:00 pm
Award Ceremony: 4:30 PM
***We will run ahead of times if schedule allows.
Volunteer
Any volunteers should contact Laura Williams
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Event will be held indoors.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: Registration fee refunds will return minus $5.00.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refunds
Judging Format
Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Digital Engineering Notebooks should be submitted by 11:59 pm on January 6, 2026