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Falkon VEX IQ Robotics Tournament #1

ES&MS, In-Person, With Standard Judging

Date
15-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3670
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
25
Spots Open
5
Event Region
California - North
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
8-Dec-2025 20:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
4-Jan-2026 20:00 EST
Registration Deadline
1-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
1-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$150.00
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

The Falkon VEX IQ Robotics Tournament is an event for the current VEX IQ season.

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

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. 

2. Check the official VEX IQ 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
Programming cable
Power strip
Laptop computer
Engineering notebooks
Banners and other decorations for your team pit

5. Prep for possible team interviews with the judges. 

6. Remember that safety and good sportsmanship comes first.  We expect students to be doing the work at these VEX IQ events, and expect all adult volunteers and coaches to cooperate with these efforts.

7. If you have any general questions not addressed by the information on this event page, please email [email protected]


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 15-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Masonic Center-Folsom
1000 Duchow Way
Folsom, California 95630
United States

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Agenda

  • 7:30 am Doors open for volunteers
  • 8:30 am
    • Doors open for teams
    • Teams check in.  Note: TEAMS WHO CHECK IN MUST REMAIN PRESENT AT THE EVENT UNTIL IT ENDS
    • Pits open
    • Practice fields open
    • Registration & inspection begin
  • 9:00 am Required Info Meeting at bleachers
  • 9:15 am TEAMS MUST CHECK IN BY 9:15 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE MATCH LIST
  • 9:30 am Opening ceremonies
  • 9:45 am Qualification matches begin
  • 12:15 pm Break for lunch
  • 12:45 pm Qualification matches continue
  • 2:00 pm
    • Qualification matches finish
    • Skills events finish
    • Playoff matches begin
  • 2:30 pm Awards ceremony
  • 2:45 pm Teams collect judging materials
  • 3:00 pm Competition event closes

Volunteer

We need lots of help for the tournament. Most of our event volunteers will be supplied by Students and Mentors from the [email protected].

If you are an adult in the Folsom or the surrounding community and are interested in being a judge at the event, please email f[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If you cannot attend the event due to bad weather, please email [email protected] ASAP. If there is an issue related to weather or other emergencies you will be notified by the Event Partner. Please make sure your team's contact information is updated and accurate in Robotevents.com

Refund and Payment Policies

We will be providing a partial refund of $75, if you cancel before the week of the tournament. If you cancel during the week of the tournament, no refund will be given.
Date: 15-Feb-2026
Masonic Center-Folsom
1000 Duchow Way
Folsom, California 95630
United States

Travel Info

This Event will take place at 
Masonic Center Folsom
1000 Duchow Way,
Folsom, CA 95630

Webcast

None

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. Teams should submit online copy of the engineering notebook before the event. 

Teams wishing to be considered for the Innovate Award MUST include the new Innovate Award Submission Information Form with their notebook. More information about this new form may be found in RECF's Guide to Judging.