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Valley City VEX IQ Frozen Classic

Blended ES / MS VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Date
17-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-2141
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
North Dakota
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
6-Oct-2025 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
6-Dec-2025 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
14-Jan-2026 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
17-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$50.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

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 at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

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

Finals Matches

Up to 32 teams will be paired up and participate in Finals matches. 

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. 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


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 17-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
HAC (Hi-Liner Activity Center)
493 Central Ave N
Valley City, North Dakota 58072
United States

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Agenda

Teams MUST be checked-in by 8:30, 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.

7:30 am Doors open, team check-in begins
7:30 am Inspection begins
7:45 Skills Begins
8:30 Team check-in ends
8:30 Inspection ends
8:45 Team & Driver meeting
9:00 Qualification matches
2:45 Qualification matches & Skills end
2:45 Finals Matchup announced
3:00 Finals matches
3:30 Awards

Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer for this event please use this sign up link: 

https://signup.com/go/FdEGOxt

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If there is bad weather, and Valley City is forced to cancel. We will notify the primary coach via cell phone. If you have weather-related travel concerns, please contact Emma Tufte.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Valley City will refund registration fees minus the $10 REC Foundation admin fee.

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 - 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.