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Caution Tape VIQRC Lunar New Year Qualifier

Date
8-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3278
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
60
Spots Open
4
Event Region
Ontario
Max Registrations per Organization
15
Early-Bird Registration Opens
5-Nov-2025 17:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
28-Dec-2025 17:00 EST
Registration Deadline
2-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
23-Jan-2026 05:00 EST
Price
CA$220.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the Caution Tape Lunar New Year Qualifier hosted at Vango Fencint Center Toronto.  The event will be offered to Ontario teams to qualify for the Ontario Provincial Championship.

All participants including parents, coaches, mentors, and students must follow the rules of the venue.

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

  1. Review the rules, and the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist. 
  2. Check the VEX Forum and the Q&A for official rule updates and changes.
  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in this tournament posting
  4. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament. 
  5. Prepare for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
  6. Ensure that you have the latest version of the firmware.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 8-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Vango Toronto Fencing Center
980 Denison Street
Markham, Ontario L3R 3K5
Canada

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Agenda

08:00             - Doors Open
08:15             -  Inspection Opens
08:30 - 08:45 - Opening Ceremonies
08:45 - 09:00 - Driver's Meeting
09:00 - 12:00 - Qualification Matches, Skills and Judging begin
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch Break
13:00 - 15:00 - Qualification Matches, and Skills will close when qualification matches finishes.
15:15 - 15:30 - Alliance Selection
15:30 - 17:30 - Elimination Matches & Awards
17:30 - 18:00  - Closing Ceremonies

Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of this competition. Their time and energy make it possible for events like this to run smoothly and deliver an amazing experience for every participant. From helping with field reset to judging, announcing, and team check-in, every role matters in making the day a success.

If you’re interested in joining our volunteer team, please sign up here:

https://cansteam.ivolunteer.com/caution_tape_lunar_new_year_2026

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If inclement weather poses challenges, our aim is to proceed with the tournament as scheduled. Timely updates will be distributed to all participating teams through email.

Please take a moment to confirm the accuracy of your contact information on Robot Events.

Ensure that the email and/or phone number you provide can be reached outside of regular office hours, as we might need to reach out to you in case of emergencies.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 
A full refund will be provided.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Full refunds minus 5% administration fee will be given to teams if they cancel by Noon on Friday, Jan 23rd, 2026.  After that, no refund will be given.

Payment Information

As Robot Events does not accept payment for events outside of the US, and not calculating the tax properly. Please pay through the following web site. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/caution-tape-viqrc-lunar-new-year-qualifier

  1. Payment is due on 5PM Jan 23rd, 2026. Any teams who hasn't paid after the due date will be moved to waitlist.
  2. At the donation section of payment page, change from default 15% to 0%.

Any teams that fail to pay the registration within these guidelines will be moved to the waitlist and the spot will be opened up to other teams.

Health and Safety Policies

Health & Safety Policy

The well-being of all participants, volunteers, and spectators is our priority. To keep the event safe and enjoyable:

  • Spectators may watch from designated seating areas.

  • Pit areas are limited to team members and registered coaches.

  • Hygiene: Please stay home if unwell.

  • Livestream: The event will be streamed for remote viewing.

  • Guidelines: We will follow any public health rules in place at the time.

  • Field access: Only marked staff may enter the field; teams retrieve robots from the side after matches are scored.
Date: 8-Feb-2026
Vango Toronto Fencing Center
980 Denison Street
Markham, Ontario L3R 3K5
Canada

Travel Info

Date: Februrary 8th 2026

Vango Toronto Fencing Center
980 Denison St, Markham, ON L3R 3K5​

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Webcast

Will be added closer to the event date.

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.

Notebook Submissions due date: Friday Jan 23rd, 2026 at 5PM