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VEX IQ Robotics Qualifier - Mix & Match @ the Shark Tank

Elementary & Middle School Teams

Date
18-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3347
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Florida - South
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
18-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
7-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
4-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
1-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$80.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

VIQRC Elementary / Middle School “Mix & Match” Tournament

Qualifying Event for the South Florida Event Region Championship

Sunday, January 18th, 2025
3375 SW 75 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314

 

Participant Requirements

  • All participants must complete the Participant Release Form (required once per season and covers all events).
    How to send release form link to parents/guardians:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFGbicHAaCk

  • Robots must arrive Competition-Ready.
    Please complete all testing and repairs prior to arrival.

 

Engineering Notebooks

  • Notebook submission deadline: January 7th, 2025 (one week before the event)

  • Submission method: Upload through RobotEvents.com
    No printed or in-person notebooks will be accepted.
    How to link notebooks on RobotEvents.com:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om_TwBx9sXc

 

Parking Information

 

Power & Equipment

Each team must bring a 15 ft (or longer) extension cord
Power will be within approximately 15 feet of each pit table.

 

Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact:

[email protected]
[email protected]

Volunteer registration link:
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/457030?token=9aec14ca-fc66-4e04-83fc-29f1a975b43e

 


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 18-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
NSU University School - Noel P. Brown North Sports Center
3375 Southwest 75th Avenue
Davie, Florida 33314
United States

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Agenda

Tentative Schedule (Subject to change at any time)

Note: We will send an email with the final schedule the week leading up to the event. This page will also be updated with the latest schedule.

Doors Open: 8:00 AM
Inspection + Check in: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Inspection + Check in END at 9:00 AM Sharp! Email [email protected] or [email protected] if you will be late…
Opening Ceremonies: 9:00 – 9:10 AM
Drivers Meeting 9:10 – 9:25 AM
Teamwork Matches: 9:35 – 12:00 PM
Skills Open: 9:45 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Skills remains open)
Qualification Matches Continue: 1 – 2:15 PM
Skills ENDS at end of final Teamwork Match (2:15 tentative)
Elimination Matches - 2:15 - 3:00
Awards + Closing Ceremonies: 3:20 PM
Venue Closes: 3:45 PM

Volunteer

Competitions run on volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering visit this link, or email m [email protected] or [email protected]. 

 

 

 

Volunteers will get free pizza and snacks!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of inclament weather that warrents a cancellation or rescheduling of the event, we will communicate alternative options with your team coach listed on RobotEvents. 

Refund and Payment Policies

Refunds will ONLY be issued if the event is cancelled.  Refunds will always be $5 less than the registration fee, due to the non-refundable fees required by RECF.

IF you register a team, and later find they cannot attend, PLEASE contact [email protected] as there may be waitlisted teams that will buy your spot from you. 

The payment deadline for this event is January 1st. If you have not paid by this date, your team can be moved to the waitlist. 

Health and Safety Policies

All event decisions will be made in the interest of public health and safety. Public safety and Davie PD will be on site.
Date: 18-Jan-2026
NSU University School - Noel P. Brown North Sports Center
3375 Southwest 75th Avenue
Davie, Florida 33314
United States

Travel Info

Please park in the Lower School West Parking Garage. 

Back in parking is prohibited, and you must pay for parking. Information on validation for parking will be made available before the event.

Use your GPS to search for NSU University School. This will take you to the main Circle for drop off only. Please park in the West Parking Garage.

Webcast

A webcast may be made available before the event. This information is pending.

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. Notebooks must be submitted by January 7th 2026.

Food Options

Concessions will be on sale at the event, including pizza during lunch.

The NSU RecPlex (Rec Center) is a short 5-minute walk from where we are hosting our competition, and has options including a Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks. ​Including robot delivery from these resturants to the event location via the GrubHub App!

UberEats/GrubHub/DoorDash are readily available in our area as well!

Important Parking Information

Important Parking Information

REQUIRED Parking Information