STEAM In The Gardens VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Elementary & Middle School Teams

Date
21-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3480
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
45
Spots Open
2
Event Region
Florida - South
Max Registrations per Organization
1
Early-Bird Registration Opens
29-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
10-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
6-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
9-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$70.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to STEAM In The Gardens

Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex 

3000 NW 199th St.

Miami Gardens, Florida 33056


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 21-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex
3000 Northwest 199th Street
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
United States

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Agenda

7:45 a.m. Doors open
7:45-8:45a.m. Check-in / Inspections (please have your robots pre-checked prior to attending)
9:00a.m. Welcome / Drivers meeting 
9:30 a.m.Skills field open / Qualification Matches begin                                                                                               

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch 

1:00 - 200 p.m Skills / Qualifications continue 
2:15-3:30 p.m. Finals Matches
3:30-4:00 p.m. Awards Presentation

Volunteer

Volunteering is a fun and engaging way to work with our amazing teams and the future builders of America!

Learn more about volunteering here:

https://kb.roboticseducation.org/hc/en-us/articles/4969327789207-Volunteer-Roles-Available

Please reach out to Mr. Craig Uptgrow at [email protected] or Ms. Kim Seitz at [email protected] if you wish to volunteer at our event.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

You will be notified of any cancellations on the event page under the Bad Weather Policy tab. Please make sure that we have the team coaches' cell phone number in the registration. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

We are unable to process any refunds for this event unless the event is canceled.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

We are unable to process any refunds for this event unless the event is canceled.

Payment Deadline is Febuary 9th, 2026. 

If your team has not paid by this date your team runs the risk of being moved to the waitlist without notice.

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.