General Info

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.

Information for Teams/Coaches 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ALvfd5lS3nCl-Gvaee_q8CGCegldCcA2qg8PQsOHHMU/edit?usp=sharing

Engineering notebooks

Non-judged event. Engineering Notebooks will NOT be judged.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 2 pm. Lunch specials will be announced.

Finals Matches

Up to 16 teams (8 alliances) will be paired up and participate in 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.

If you are willing to bring a field, please contact me. Thank you. We will consider waiving the registration fee for team that brings a field.  First come, first serve with waiving registration.

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

1. 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

2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com

4. 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 - 

   • We will have a dedicated charging station, due to lack of outlets in our cafeteria. We will provide some cords, but please bring charging bricks and cords.

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

   • Guest WiFi is available.

   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

   • Giveaways if you have them

5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging