Kenosha Robo Crew VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Blended VEX IQ Tournament - Sponsored by Jockey International

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General Info

Welcome to the 2026 Kenosha Robo Crew VEX IQ Tournament! This is our second year running this event, and we can't wait to have you all back! This event is managed by Shoreland Lutheran High School, sponsored by Jockey International, and hosted at a Shoreland federation grade school (this year at First Lutheran School in Elkhorn, WI). A huge thank-you to our partners: Kenosha YMCA and the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy. This would not be possible without the support of the Jockey STEM / Robotics Initiative, which has helped to kickstart and care for various STEM and Robotics opportunities in the Kenosha area. Blessings on your season and we can't wait to see you in at the end of January!

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. If using a digital notebook, please have it printed out so that you can submit it for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

There will be a concessions stand available throughout the day, hosted by First Lutheran School. All proceeds will benefit First. Thank you for hosting us, First!

Finals Matches

Up to 30 teams will be paired up according to their ranking to complete 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

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
Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com
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
Be sure to readVEX Tournaments 101.
Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
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.
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.
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

A secondary consent form is required by the partners of the Kenosha Robo Crew. Please email a filled out copy to the Event Partner at [email protected] prior to the first session you are competing in. Or, fill out this form to request an E-sign document for each individual.

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: 31-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:

First Lutheran School
415 Devendorf Street
Elkhorn, Wisconsin 53121
United States

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Agenda

9:45 AM - Doors Open and Check-in Begins

10:00 AM - Inspection Begins

10:45 AM - Check-in Closes and Skills Fields Open

11:00 AM - Inspection Ends

11:30 AM - Drivers Meeting

12:00 - 2:00 PM - Teamwork Challenge Rounds

2:00 - 2:15 PM - Break

2:15 - 3:45 PM - Teamwork Challenge Rounds (Skills fields Closes When Challenge Rounds End)

4:00 PM - Finals Rounds

4:30 PM - Awards Presentation and Closing

Volunteer

Please consider volunteering! We have numerous spots that need to be filled at this tournament, especially since our Shoreland team members will be competing at their own tournament this day. (Go Pacers!) There are positions for all experience levels, including clean-up! Training will be provided for all positions as necessary. You can also sign up for more than one position as long as they do not overlap.

We ask each team (not organization) to have at least 1 volunteer sign up for a slot. Thank you!

This year, we will be using SignUp for our volunteers. Please click on this link to access the signup. Please double check that you are signing up for the correct position and time frame.

Thank you so much for considering!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If inclement weather forces a cancellation or rescheduling, an email will be sent to all registrants to give details. We will do our best to reschedule, likely for February 1st. However,with this being held towards the end of the season, and many other tournaments going on, it could be difficult.

Refund and Payment Policies

Payment is due 3 weeks after registration or 2 weeks prior to the event, whichever comes first. Teams that have not paid by this deadline will be moved to the waitlist.

Any teams that register less than two weeks before the event must pay at time of registration.

If the Event Partner cancels the event:

If the event is canceled due to circumstances outside of our control, a refund will be issued to teams minus the $5 RobotEvents processing fee and any credit card fees.

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

Cancellations earlier than two weeks prior to the event may request a full refund, less the RobotEvents $5 handling fee and any credit card fees. Teams that cancel later than two weeks prior to the event will not receive a refund, unless it is determined by the Event Partner that there are extreme extenuating circumstances.

Webcast

Tournament matches will be live streamed and recorded on Shoreland Lutheran High School's Youtube Channel, which is linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/live/V3NASDMRBdg?si=0DE6iOk--CSjXkjG

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.