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KCS VEX IQ Robotics Competition Division A

Date
17-Nov-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-1492
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
30
Spots Open
7
Event Region
West Virginia
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
17-Sep-2025 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
15-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
16-Nov-2025 16:00 EST
Price
$55.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

General Info

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 the day of this event for judging.

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: https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game

  1. Review the rules and run through the game manual 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 Mix & Match 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/iPad

    • USBC cords

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

  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 is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) 

 

Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging


Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 17-Nov-2025

Venue/Location:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
314 Donnally Street
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
United States

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Agenda

IQ Agenda: 

8 am – Doors Open, Inspection begins

8:45 am – Driver’s Meeting

9:00 am – Qualification Matches

12:00 pm – Finals Matches

12:30 pm – Awards

1:00 pm – Dismissal

Volunteer

Please contact Kelly Martin if you wish to volunteer:

[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

All reasonable efforts will be made to inform teams of any cancellations due to inclement weather. 

Please contact me if weather is a concern and please monitor the event status on RobotEvents.com Cancellations will be posted there.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Full Refund

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

No refund will be issued.

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.