2026 Virginia VEX IQ Robotics Competition State Championship - MS
- Date
- 14-Mar-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-25-2247
- 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
- Virginia
- Standard Registration Opens
- 25-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 7-Mar-2026 00:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 3-Mar-2026 12:00 EST
- Price
- $325.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome:
Welcome to the 2026 Virginia Middle School VIQRC State Championship. This is a one-day event held at the Nysmith School in Herndon, VA. This event is free and open to the public. We are looking forward to an exciting day of competition. Teams must qualify for the State Championship by participating in a regional event by February 28, 2026. Teams qualify by winning Event Region Championship qualifying awards at a regional tournament or by invitation based on the highest skills scores posted in Virginia during the season.
Volunteering:
We are always in search of volunteers, who are the gears that keep robotics events turning, and are the driving force behind giving students in robotics the most positive experience. We invite you to volunteer. Please contact the Event Partner if you would like to volunteer.
Fields:
No practice fields will be allowed in the pit area. However, we will have plenty of practice fields available.
Lunch:
We plan to have a food truck (and possibly a coffee truck) available for lunch. There are also several fast-food restaurants in the area and several restaurants that deliver to the Nysmith School.
Participant Release Form:
A Participant Consent/Release Form must be completed and uploaded for each team participant (students, coaches, and mentors) prior to the event. As a reminder, only those team members and coaches/mentors with a signed Participant Consent/ Release Form will be allowed to participate. Please keep in mind that in the game manual states: Each Student Team member must have a completed participant release form on file for the event and season. A Student Team member cannot participate in an event without a completed release form on file.
Please take a few minutes to electronically sign your forms as soon as possible. Keep in mind that once signed, it may take a few days for the Participant Consent/Release Form to be visible to the EP, so please complete your forms well before your first competition. Upon arrival, all team members, coaches, and mentors must sign in at the check-in table. The check-in list will identify all participants who have signed forms available online.
Engineering Notebook:
Please turn in the team’s engineering notebook at the inspection table. Teams with a digital engineering notebook must provide a physical copy.
Good Luck and we look forward to seeing you at the State Championship!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 14-Mar-2026
Venue/Location:13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, Virginia 20171
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Please return here for updates up to the day of the event. The schedule may change based on the total number of teams registered on the day of the event.
7:00 am – Doors Open
7:00 am – 8:30 am – Check-in, Inspections
7:30 am - Practice Fields Open
9:00 am – 9:30 am – Opening Ceremony, Drivers Meeting, Match Schedule distribution (Practice Fields Closed)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Skills Fields Open – Max of 3 attempts per type. Skills Fields close after the last qualification match. If the last qualification match is complete before 4:00 pm, the Skills Fields will close right after the last qualification match, which may be before 4:00 pm.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Qualification Matches
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Lunch Break (Skills Fields closed)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Qualification Matches. Skills Fields close after the last qualification match. If the last qualification match is complete before 4:00 pm, the Skills Fields will close right after the last qualification match, which may be before 4:00 pm.
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Finals & Awards
5:00 pm – Event clean up
Volunteer
We are always in search of volunteers, who are the gears that keep robotics events turning and are the driving force behind giving students in robotics the most positive experience. If you would like to volunteer for either the MS or the ES Championship, please sign up using the Volunteer Signup Form.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
We will update any cancellations on the RobotEvents page and an email will be sent to each team's primary and secondary point of contact. Teams should note that the weather in the Northern Virginia area may differ from other parts of Virginia and should plan accordingly. In the event of bad weather, we will attempt to modify the event to fit within this weekend. In the event of a complete cancellation, details will be emailed to teams on how to proceed.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
- In the event of bad weather, we will attempt to modify the event to fit within this weekend. In the event of a complete cancellation, no refunds will be provided.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
- A team that cancels or no shows will not be eligible for a refund.
Health and Safety Policies
Please visit the CDC website for the latest information. If the protocol for this event changes, all teams will be notified.
Date: 14-Mar-2026
Nysmith School13625 EDS Drive
Herndon, Virginia 20171
United States
Travel Info
Teams are responsible for their own transportation and lodging costs. There are many hotels in the Herndon/Chantilly/Reston Area.
Webcast
Please join us for an action packed day! You can view all the action here:
https://youtube.com/live/_m521g-aNNs?feature=share
We expect the stream to start just before 10am
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.