Hillside Last Chance VIQRC ES/MS Mix and Match Tournament

Invitational VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Date
14-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3997
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Invitational Tournament
Event Format
In-Person Invitational
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
16
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Illinois
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
2-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
13-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
February 10, 2026
Price
$55.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the Hillside Last Chance VIQRC ES/MS Mix and Match InvitationalTournament! Teams will be competing for a spot at the Illinois VEX IQ State Championship! Please see the Awards tab for information on which awards qualify teams for State Championship. This is an invitational tournament; registration preference will be given to teams with 0 or 1 existing tournaments registered for the season.

To be considered for this event teams must register via the Waitlist

The event will be held in the gym at the Hillside School. Please enter through Door 6 on the west side of the building.  Please see the map under "Documents" for parking and entry details.

There will be no concessions at this event.  Several fast food restaurants are located nearby for lunch. Plenty of time is built into the agenda for lunch.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Hillside School
4804 Harrison
Hillside, Illinois 60162
United States

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Agenda

Tentative - subject to change 

8:30 Doors open
  Check-in opens
   - Turn in Participation Waiver (or complete online waiver)
8:30 Inspection opens
  Practice fields open - inspected robots only
   
9:00 Check-In closes
  Inspection closes
  Practice fields close
  Match schedule is generated
9:15 Team meeting & Opening Ceremony
9:30 Match play begins
  Skills field opens
12:00 Lunch break (skills field may stay open)
1:00 Match play resumes
1:45 Match play ends
2:00 Skills field closes*
2:15 Elimination rounds - all teams play
3:00 Final awards and closing
  Pack up and move out
 

*The skills fields will close at 2:00pm. Any team that is currently on the field at the end time may make their run. All in line will not be permitted.  Teams must have their skills pass in the skills line with them to be in the line. Anyone without a skills pass in the line will be asked to remove themself from the line. No saving spots and no line hopping.

  Event Metrics
  8 qualification matches
  2:45 cycle time

Volunteer

Our event is only possible with the help of many dedicated volunteers. If you are interested and willing to help at this event, please email the event partner.

All-day volunteers will be provided with lunch.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If weather looks threatening, please check the General Info tab for up-to-date information on the status of the event. 

Refund and Payment Policies

Please pay within 2 weeks of registration.  If not paid within 2 weeks of event your team may be replaced by a team on the wait list.

Refund requests received 3 weeks before the registration deadline will receive a full refund minus a $5 processing fee. Refunds will be processed within 6 weeks of the event date. 

If the event is canceled for weather or other reason, full refunds minus a $5 processing fee will be issued as soon as reasonably possible. 

Date: 14-Feb-2026
Hillside School
4804 Harrison
Hillside, Illinois 60162
United States

Travel Info

Hillside School     
4804 Harrison
Hillside, IL
United State

Please enter through Door 6 on the west side of the building.  Please see the map under "Documents" for parking and entry details.

Judging Format

Please review the following Judging Format options and keep the ones that apply to your event, and delete the others that do not apply. Please see the Remote Judging section of the Guide to Judging for more information.

  • No Judging