Capital Region Classic VEX IQ Mix and Match Tournament

Date
17-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3636
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
30
Spots Open
17
Event Region
New York-North
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
11-Nov-2025 15:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
6-Dec-2025 15:00 EST
Registration Deadline
15-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
15-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$70.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Thank you for registering for the Capital Region Classic Mix and Match Tournament. Spectators are welcome and encouraged! Admission is free and open to the public.

Who Should Attend? This event is a fantastic experience for anyone interested in innovation and community:

  • Families & Friends: Come cheer on your favorite teams and see the amazing robots they've built!

  • Teachers & School Administrators: See firsthand the power of hands-on STEM education and how VEX IQ engages students.

  • Community Members: Witness the future of the Capital Region's workforce in action.

  • Future Roboticists: Students interested in joining a team should come see what VEX IQ is all about!

Facility and Event Information

The Capital Region Classic will take place at the Albany Capital Center.

  • Spectators: Free admission.

  • Concessions: Concession menu will be available soon. Lunch will be a 45-minute break. Please note: No outside food is allowed in the venue.

  • Parking: There is pay-to-park parking directly next to the building at the Capital Center garage for $10/day. Additionally, Free & Paid Parking is available nearby, and the Empire State Plaza Parking is connected via the indoor Capital Complex Walkway.

Learn More & Get Involved

Visit our event page at steamwhiz.com/crc to learn more about:

  • Turning your trip into a family vacation

  • Volunteering opportunities

  • Sponsorship packages

  • How to bring VEX Robotics to your school

  • Free & Paid Parking Availability

  • Onsite Concessions and Nearby Restaurants


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 17-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Albany Capital Center
55 Eagle Street
Albany, New York 12207
United States

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Agenda

  • 8:00 - Doors Open
  • 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.  Registration, Inspection, Pit Set Up Practice 
  • 9:00- 9:15 a.m.  Welcome / Announcements and Event Meeting - Little Theatre
  • 9:30 - 12:00 p.m. Qualification matches / Skills Field Opens
  • 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Lunch -- (Skills Field Closed Across Lunch)
  • 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Qualification matches
  • 1:30 - Skill Field Closes
  • 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Finals Matches
  • 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Awards

Volunteer

We welcome outside volunteers to help judge and referee our event! Please contact Eric Wood at [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

This event has no available makeup date.

In the event of a weather-related cancellation, teams will be contacted as early as possible and event registration fees will be returned minus the $5 RECF processing fee.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Refunds will only be made if the event is cancelled by the Event Partner.   (i.e. Inclement Weather, COVID-19, etc.)   Refunds will NOT include the $5 processing fee assessed by REC Foundation.   Refunds will be coordinated thru the billing contact for the team. 

Registration fees are due 1 week prior to the event
- If your school requires a PO – Purchase Order, please let us know.    
- If your team hasn’t paid by the registration fee due date, your team will be placed on the waitlist. 
Registration fees will not be refunded for teams that register but choose not to come.  

Health and Safety Policies

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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.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.