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San Marino Mix & Match Tournament 1

VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Date
16-Nov-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-2153
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
40
Spots Open
17
Event Region
California - South
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
15-Sep-2025 20:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
5-Oct-2025 20:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
9-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$185.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the San Marino VEX IQ Mix & Match Tournament at Carver Elementary School!

We are excited to host both Elementary and Middle School teams for a day of fun, teamwork, and competition.

The San Marino Mix & Match Tournament 1 welcomes all registered VEX IQ teams to kick off the new season. This open event provides an excellent opportunity for students to experience teamwork challenges, meet other teams, and prepare for upcoming regional tournaments in a friendly and inspiring environment.

Tournament Setup

Teamwork Challenge:
Two full competition fields will be available for teamwork matches.

Skills Challenge:
One field will be set up for driver and programming skills.

Blended Event Format

This is a blended event, open to both Elementary and Middle School divisions. Teams of all ages will share ideas, learn together, and build stronger engineering skills through collaboration and sportsmanship.

Team Interviews & Notebooks

Team interviews will be conducted in person during the event.
Engineering notebooks will be accepted in digital format only through the REC Foundation submission system.

Lunch Arrangements

Lunch will not be provided. Teams are encouraged to plan their own meals and manage their schedule to stay energized throughout the competition day.

We are excited to welcome all participating teams to San Marino and look forward to a fun, supportive, and engaging day of robotics and teamwork. Let’s make this season a great start for everyone!

 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 16-Nov-2025

Venue/Location:
CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Scrim Auditorium
3100 Huntington Drive
San Marino, California 91108
United States

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Agenda

  • 8:30 AM: Doors Open: Volunteers Check-In

  • 9:15 - 9:45 AM: Team Check-In
    • All teams must check in during this time.
  • 9:45 - 10:00 AM: Drivers Meeting
    • Important information for all drivers.
  • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Teamwork Challenge Matches
    • Teams compete in the first round of matches.
  • 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch Break
    • Teams and volunteers should plan their own lunch arrangements.
  • 1:15 - 2:45 PM: Teamwork Challenge Matches
    • Continuation of the teamwork challenges.
  • 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Finals & Awards
    • Finals matches followed by the awards ceremony.
  • 4:30 PM: Event Concludes
    • Doors close.

Volunteer

We are currently recruiting volunteers to help support the San Marino VEX IQ Mix & Match Tournament 1.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Event Partner at [email protected].
Your support is greatly appreciated and will help us provide a successful event for all participating teams!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of emergency or severe weather conditions that make it unsafe or impossible to hold the event:

  • The Event Partner will notify all registered teams via email and RobotEvents as soon as possible.

  • If the event is canceled, teams will receive a refund of the event fee (minus the non-refundable REC Foundation fee).

  • If the event is rescheduled, teams will have the option to transfer their registration to the new date or request a refund.

  • Teams are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. The Event Partner is not liable for any costs incurred due to event changes or cancellations.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:

  • All registered teams will receive a full refund of event fees (minus the non-refundable REC Foundation fee).

  • Refunds will be processed within 2 weeks of cancellation.

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

  • Refund requests submitted at least 3 weeks before the event date will receive a refund of the event fee (minus the non-refundable REC Foundation fee and a $10 processing fee per team).

  • Refund requests submitted within 3 weeks of the event date are not guaranteed and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • No refunds will be issued for teams that do not show up on the day of the event.

Payment Notes:

  • Registration fees must be paid in full through RobotEvents.com before the team can be officially added to the event.

  • Teams that have not completed payment at least 2 weeks prior to the event will be moved to the waiting list, and their spots may be offered to other teams.

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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.