Bot Camp/Pickering College VIQRC ES/MS In-Person Tournament

In-Person Judging and Skills Qualifier

Date
10-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-2194
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
50
Spots Open
18
Event Region
Ontario
Max Registrations per Organization
10
Standard Registration Opens
15-Oct-2025 17:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
7-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
8-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
CA$210.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Bot Camp and Pickering College are pleased to host the Bot Camp ES/MS Qualifier

Venue: Egan House (athletic center). Please have buses enter campus through the North entrance and drop off directly outside Egan House (south doors). Note that there’s no access to Egan House from the main entrance. See the attached map.

Lunch: Pizza slices (cheese and pepperoni) will be available for purchase for $3 a slice. Canned pop (Fanta, Coke, Canada Dry, Nestea, Sprite) will be available for $2 a can. Chips and granola bars also available for purchase. We will accept cash, credit or debit cards.

 

Payments for registration can be made:

1) online by credit card at https://botcamp.org/payments

2) by Interac e-Transfer sent to [email protected]

3) by mail via cheque to "Bot Camp" sent to the address below

4) in-person at Bot Camp's office via cash, debit, credit card or cheque

Please note your team number or order/invoice number with your payment

Important: Teams will be automatically placed on the waitlist, and registrations will be confirmed when payment is received.

 

Competition will be located at:

Pickering College

16945 Bayview Ave

Newmarket, Ontario

L3Y 4X2

 

Parking: There will be plenty of parking available. All attendees should enter the school through the north entrance (NOT the main entrance), then drive to the back of the school. Refer to the map below for the most convenient access to Egan House. Due to construction, we’re unable to offer on-site bus parking. If arriving by bus, please let your drivers know they’ll need to park off-site after drop-off.

Map

 

Bot Camp's Robotics Lab is located at:

25 Lesmill Rd, Unit 7

North York, Ontario

M3B 2T3

 

Please contact Myah Do at (647) 800-1100 or [email protected] for further information.

 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 10-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Pickering College
16945 Bayview Avenue
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X2
Canada

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Agenda

8:00 AM - Open for Registration and Inspections
9:00 AM - Robot Challenge Matches and skills Begin
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:30 PM - Robot Challenge Matches and skills Resume
3:30 PM - Robot Challenge Matches End
3:45 PM - Final Matches & Skills Challenge End
4:15 PM - Awards Ceremony
4:30 PM - End of Competition

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact us at [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of inclement weather, an email notification will be sent to registered teams if the event is canceled. Please ensure your team email contact information is up to date on Robot Events. Teams can contact us at (647) 800-1100 should they have any questions.

Refund and Payment Policies

Refund:

Full refunds minus 5% administration fee will be given to teams if they cancel two weeks ahead, Dec. 27th, 2025 by 12:00 P.M. prior to the competition date.  After that no refund will be given.

 

Date: 10-Jan-2026
Pickering College
16945 Bayview Avenue
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X2
Canada

Travel Info

Pickering College

16945 Bayview Avenue
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4X2
Canada

Venue: Egan House (athletic center). Please have buses enter campus through the North entrance and drop off directly outside Egan House (south doors). Note that there’s no access to Egan House from the main entrance. See the attached map.

Parking: There will be plenty of parking available. All attendees should enter the school through the north entrance (NOT the main entrance), then drive to the back of the school. Refer to the map below for the most convenient access to Egan House. Due to construction, we’re unable to offer on-site bus parking. If arriving by bus, please let your drivers know they’ll need to park off-site after drop-off.

Map

 

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.