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Little Turtle Tech-Know VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Mix & Match Elementary Teams

Date
28-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-1990
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
27
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Indiana - Region 1 - North
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
1-Dec-2025 16:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
17-Jan-2026 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
25-Feb-2026 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
31-Jan-2026 16:00 EST
Price
$65.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to Little Turtle Tech-Know Turtle VEX Mix & Match Competition! The last part of the season always brings lots of excitement and we look forward to an exciting day hosting teams! 

We will be hosting an Elementary School Competition at Indian Springs Middle School on Indiana 9 in Columbia City! 

This event will offer Robotics Skills, Teamwork Challenge Events, and Judging.
This event will have 3 state spots for Teamwork Champion and Excellence Award.  

Team Pits will be in the cafeteria, with competetive events in the main gym.

There will be a concession stand available throughout the day.

Pizza Order Forms will be available closer to the competition date.

Any team not paid within two weeks of the event will be transferred to the waitlist. Refunds are not guaranteed and are only issued at the discretion of the event organizers.

Please make sure all participant and coaches have filled out the online participants release form because the REC now requires all Event Partners to check to make sure all teams have submitted the required online form.

If your team needs any special accommodations, please contact Katie Myers, in advance, so that arrangements can be made to meet the needs of your team.

Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Yes

Eligible Teams:


Grade Level: Elementary

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 28-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Indian Springs Middle School
1692 Indiana 9
Columbia City, Indiana 46725
United States

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Agenda

7:30 a.m. Doors Open

8:00-9:00 a.m. Check In Open

8:00-9:00 a.m. Inspection Open

9:00 a.m. Welcome, National Anthem, Announcements

9:15 a.m. Driver's Meeting

9:30 a.m. Teamwork Qualification Matches Begin

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Qualification Matches Resume

4:00 p.m. Finals

4:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony

*Skills Open: 9:30-12:00 and 1:00-approximately 3:00 (skils will remain open until the last qualification match)

 

*All times are approximate and subject to change!

Volunteer

Volunteers are welcome and needed!! We will provide lunch and drinks for all willing volunteers. 

Please contact Katie Myers at [email protected] or 260-610-1640 for more information.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Although we do not plan on having inclement weather we need to be prepared because we live in Indiana.  Please know that we will do everything in our power to host the competition on the scheduled date. If the event is unable to take place due to inclement weather, registration fees will be returned minus $5.00 non-refundable REC Foundation fee. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:  If the Event Partner cancels the event and it is rescheduled those that are unable to make the rescheduled event will recieve a refund minus the $5.00 non-refundable fee to the REC Foundation.  If it is unable to be rescheduled a refund minus the $5.00 non-refundable fee to the REC Foundation will be reimbursed to each team.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:  If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw, refund requests must be submitted prior to three weeks before the event occurs but refunds are not guaranteed. No refunds will be considered when we reach 3 weeks prior to the event. 

Payment Deadline is January 31, 2026. Not paying by this date may mean that your team may be placed on the waitlist to make room for another team.

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.