Agenda

Saturday, February 21, 2026
5:00 pm – Teams are welcome to check in
6:00 pm – Robot Inspection Opens
6:00 pm – Skills Challenge Opens
8:00 pm – Venue Closes

Tournament Date: Sunday February 22 2026

7:30am Volunteer Check-In

8:30am Team check-in and Inspection

9:00am Skills matches and Judging

12:30pm Lunch 

【**Lunch is supplied, and we charge 10 CAD per person. You can also bring your own lunch.】

1:00pm Drivers meeting

1:15pm Qualification rounds

4:15pm Break

4:30pm Finals and Awards

6:00pm Event ends and cleanup

Volunteer

This event requires volunteers and there are many roles available at the events. Please refer to the following information listed on the REC website. 

Field Reset

Description: Accurately reset the competition field after each match and assist the Field Manager or Head Referee as needed. Note: students with high energy and younger children do well.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience is needed.

Skills:

• Ability to review field diagrams to place game objects in correct locations on the competition field

• Move quickly around the field

• Good listening skills

Inspector

Description: Conduct inspections to verify that robots comply with the rules and specifications outlined in the game manuals.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Intermediate. Basic knowledge of robot construction and familiarity with VRC & VIQC parts is helpful, but not mandatory.

Skills:

• Collaborate with others as a team

• Attention to detail

• Follow inspection checklist

Judge

Description: Evaluate student teams through interviews, Engineering Notebooks, and on-field performance. Present awards as needed.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Intermediate. Some robotics judging experience is helpful but not necessary. Must be an adult for all VRC events. Must be at least 16 for local VIQC events. Must be an adult for any VIQC event that qualifies for the VEX World Championship.

Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Impartiality

• Communicate effectively

Queuing

Description: Assist with staging teams for upcoming matches.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

• Communicate effectively

• Attention to detail

• Stay organized in fast-paced environment

• Follow instructions

Scorekeeper Referee

Description: Record scores using the TM Mobile app or paper score sheets. Verify recorded scores with other Scorekeeping Referees and/or the Head Referee as needed, and with the student drivers after each match. Discuss possible rule violations with the Head Referee after the match. Ensure the field is reset and robots are ready for the next match.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Intermediate. Experienced volunteers are preferred; however, Scorekeeper Referees can be new volunteers and can be trained quickly. Must be at least 15 years old for all events.

Skills:

• Apply knowledge of the game and rules and be impartial

• Attention to detail

• Work effectively as a member of a team

• Interact positively with students

Team Check-in

Description: Welcome teams as they arrive. Verify teams, hand out materials, and collect Engineering Notebooks. Answer basic questions about the facility and event.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Communicate effectively

• Comfortable using a computer

Volunteer Check-in

Description: Welcome volunteers and guests. Verify schedule, hand out materials, direct volunteers to appropriate locations. Answer basic questions about the facility and event. Can be a fast-paced role.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Communicate effectively

• Comfortable using a computer

Please contact [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of a cancellation, all registered participants will be notified and an update will be posted on RobotEvents.com.  Please make sure all your contact information is update in Robot Events.

You can also contact Roboplanet directly. 

Contact: [email protected] 

Phone: 778-636-6555

Refund and Payment Policies

Refunds are available to teams that cancel one week before the event.

If less than one week to the event date refunds will be made on a case by case basis.

If you are canceling with less than 1 week's notice and if another team can fill the original teams spot, then a full refund should  be available

Health and Safety Policies

We will be following Ministry of Health and REC Foundation guidelines, in place at the time of the competition.

Date: 21-Feb-2026 - 22-Feb-2026

Travel Info

Date:  Saturday Feb 22 & Sunday Feb 22 2026.

Maple Lane Elementary School
7671 Alouette Dr, Richmond, BC V7A 4P2

GETTING HERE

Maple Lane Elementary School is located in the city of Richmond.  You may easily reach this place by car or by bus. 

If you choose to drive here, there are parking spots in the main parking lot located directly in front of the school. 

Address: 7671 Alouette Dr, Richmond, BC V7A 4P2

Judging Format

The Engineering Notebooks will be judged remotly deadline to submitt is Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.  Submitt using the tab in your Robot Events accoiunt.