Middle School - VIQRC Season 2025-2026 India Nationals

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Date
17-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3852
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
25
Spots Open
3
Event Region
India
Standard Registration Opens
5-Aug-2025 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
17-Dec-2025 11:59 EST
Payment Deadline
11-Dec-2025 04:59 EST
Price
$173.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the VIQRC Season 2025–2026 Nationals

Date: January 17th, 2026  Time: 6:30 AM  Location: ASCEND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Bandra Kurla Complex

 

Event Overview

The VIQRC Nationals is a premier competitive event that brings together top-performing robotics teams from across the country. This national-level tournament is the culmination of months of hard work, innovation, and collaboration. Teams will compete at the highest level for a chance to qualify for the VIQRC World Championship in St. Louis, USA. It's not just a competition — it’s a celebration of STEM excellence, sportsmanship, and strategic thinking.

Time

  • Students and coaches: 6:30 am 
  • Parents: Only from 2:00 pm

What to Bring

  • Robot: Ensure your robot is competition-ready, fully assembled, and compliant with VIQRC build specifications.
  • Engineering Notebook: Required for teams participating in judged awards.
  • Game Manual: Keep your team's game manual handy for reference.
  • Tools: Bring necessary tools and spare parts for any adjustments or repairs.
  • Team Spirit: National events are high-energy — bring your banners, cheers, and enthusiasm to represent your region with pride!

Rules and Regulations

All teams must adhere strictly to the official VEX IQ Robotics Competition rules and guidelines. Additional instructions and competition-day logistics specific to the Nationals will be shared closer to the event.

 

Below are the details to make payment of INR 21,240 (18000 + 18% GST):

Bank Details :-

  1. Account Name :MAF Technologies PVT LTD
  2. Account No.: 039305013041
  3. IFSC Code:- ICIC0000393
  4. MICR Code:- 400229027
  5. Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd
  6. Branch : CIBD Mumbai Branch

Kindly ensure that the payment is completed and the transaction details are shared with us at [email protected] to confirm your team’s spot in the Regional Round; while making the transfer, please make sure to mention the team number, contact number, and event name in the transaction note.

We look forward to witnessing your innovation and teamwork on the national stage!


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 17-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Ascend International School
Sharada Devi Road
Mumbai, 400051
India

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Agenda

 

Event Flow
From To Activity
6:30 AM 7.30 AM Reporting
7.30 AM 8:00 AM Robot Inspection
8:00 AM 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM 9.00 AM Inauguration
9:00 AM 10:00 AM Practice Matches
10:00 AM 1:00 PM Qualifying Rounds + Robot Skills + Judges Interviews
1:00 PM 1:40 PM Lunch
2:00 PM 3:30 PM Qualifying Rounds + Robot Skills
3:45 PM 4:30 PM Finals
4:45 PM 6:00 PM Award Ceremony

 

NOTE : *For Your Skills Challenges Attempt You need to go to the dedicated skills challenge field and complete your skills challenge attempt. The proper schedule match wise will only be shared for Alliance Matches. Cut off time for skills challenge is 3:30 PM.*

Volunteer

Are you passionate about STEM education and want to make a difference? We invite you to join us as a volunteer at the VIQRC Season 2025-2026 India Nationals!

Date: Janurary 17, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (GMT+5:30) Location: Ascend International, Bandra Kurla Complex

As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the event. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting with setup and teardown
  • Refereeing matches
  • Providing technical support to teams
  • Helping with scoring and data entry

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Darshan Joshi at [email protected]

We look forward to having you join our team!

Regards,

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of an emergency or severe weather conditions, the following policies will be implemented:

Cancellation

  • Extreme Weather: If the local authorities issue a severe weather warning or if conditions pose a safety risk, the scrimmage may be canceled or postponed.
  • Emergency Situations: In the event of an emergency (e.g., power outage, natural disaster), the scrimmage may be canceled or postponed.

Postponement

  • Rescheduling: If the scrimmage is postponed, we will make every effort to reschedule the event as soon as possible.
  • Communication: Participants will be notified of any changes through email or other communication channels.

Safety Protocols

  • Evacuation Plan: We have an emergency evacuation plan in place. In case of an emergency, all participants will be guided to a safe location.
  • First Aid: First aid kits will be available on-site. In case of a medical emergency, please inform a staff member immediately.

Please stay updated with local weather forecasts and follow the instructions of event organizers.

Refund and Payment Policies

No Refunds!

 

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.

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