Fort Apache Middle School State Qualifying Tournament
VEX IQ Robotics Competition, MS only, All In-Person Judging
- Date
- 13-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-25-3683
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 28
- Spots Open
- 16
- Event Region
- Arizona
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 8
- Standard Registration Opens
- 9-Dec-2025 20:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 12-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 12-Feb-2026 17:00 EST
- Price
- $65.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to our annual Fort Apache VEX IQ competition on the Fort Apache reservation
This event provides our middle school teams an oportunity to compete with other middle school teams from outside of the area. Please, join us in competition and enjoy the rural area.
This IQ event allows teams to try out their improved robot design and provide a last chance to qualify for the state competition. The venue is located at the historic Fort Apache situated between the North and East Fork rivers which form White River. Fort Apache is a few miles south of Whiteriver and 25 miles south of Pinetop-Lakeside. If you have time, vistors are encouraged to explore the nearby Kinishba ruins or visit the museum at Ft Apache.
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 13-Feb-2026
Venue/Location:4325 Fort Apache Rd
Whiteriver, Arizona 85941
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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8AM-9:15AM - Team Check-In, Inspection, Pit Setup
9:15AM-9:30AM - Event Meeting
9:30 AM-12PM - Qualification Matches, Robot Skills Challenge Matches, Judging
12PM-1 PM - Lunch Break, Robot Skills Challenge
1PM-2PM - Qualification Matches, Robot Skills Challenge Matches, Judging
2PM-3PM - Finals and Awards
Volunteer
Please email [email protected] and [email protected] for volunteer options
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
The weather in Whiteriver in February can include snow and ice. It is however, 5186 ft elevation whereas Pinetop is at 6,804 ft. Local hotels are in the adjacent communities of Hon Dah, Pinetop-Lakeside or Show Low; which has a higher chance of heavier snow than Whiteriver. Please keep an eye on the weather if you are traveling.
The event could be delayed up to two hours to accomodate visiting teams if there is inclimate weather causing delays in getting to the venue.
Whiteriver can be reached from either the South through Globe and the Salt River Canyon or from the North out of Show Low/Hon Dah. From Phoenix, Show Low can be reached from Globe on Highway 77 or Payson on Highway 87 and 260.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
If the Event Partner cancels, there will be a full refund.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
If you are unable to attend, let us know 1 week prior to the event. We will issue a refund minus the $5 fee we pay the REC.
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.