WestMech VIQRC Mid Season Challenge
(ES/MS Blended)
- Date
- 18-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-25-2927
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 20
- Spots Open
- 13
- Event Region
- Alberta/Saskatchewan
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 5
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 15-Oct-2025 19:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 7-Dec-2025 19:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 2-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 12-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Price
- CA$120.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to WestMech VIQRC Mid Season Challenge MS/HS blended event.
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https://www.youtube.com/@WestMechRobotics/streams
PAYMENT
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Make sure to check back often for updates! We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 18-Jan-2026
Venue/Location:4114 Macleod Trail Southeast
Calgary, Alberta T2G 2R7
Canada
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Last Updated: October 6, 2025
All teams will have 1 practice match and 6 qualification matches.
Saturday
12:30 pm - Doors Open, Check-in, and Inspection
Skills Field: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Judging: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (pick time slot on white board)
Qualification matches: 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Final Matches: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Award Ceremony: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of an emergency/bad weather, the tournament will be postponed/cancelled and teams will be notified via phone/email.
Refund and Payment Policies
Cancellation: Teams can cancel with 1 week notice and receive a full refund. Teams that cancel with less than 1 week notice, will be billed for the full cost of the event if the waitlist is exhausted and your spot is empty.
Payment Methods: Cheque is preffered made payable to Western Mechatronics Association. Other options are available including E-transfer, Cash
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. Digitial submission deadline is 11pm MT January 12, 2026