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Sharjah Regional VEX Robotics Competition | Mix & Match | VIQRC

Hosted by Rubu' Qarn

Date
18-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-3998
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
32
Spots Open
15
Event Region
United Arab Emirates
Standard Registration Opens
29-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
15-Jan-2026 14:00 EST
Payment Deadline
12-Jan-2026 14:00 EST
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to Sharjah VEX IQ Robotics Competition, Mix & Match 2025 - 2026!

The VEX IQ Robotics Regional Competition 2025 – 2026, hosted by Rubu’ Qarn Science & Technology, will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Maleha Youth Center.  Participants this year will design robots for the Mix & Match Game; details can be found here: https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game

This event is open to all UAE VEX IQ Robotics Competition teams, registered for the 2025 – 2026 season.

Competition Preparation

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

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition, as there is ample time for adjustments.  The inspection checklist can be found here:
    https://viqrc-kb.recf.org/hc/en-us/articles/9756699624599-VEX-IQ-Robotics-Competition-Robot-Inspection-Checklist
  2. Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here: https://content.vexrobotics.com/docs/25-26/viqrc-mix-and-match/documentation/Mix&Match2.1.pdf
  3. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. https://www.robotevents.com/VIQRC/2025-2026/QA
  4. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com
  5. Pack for the event the day before your departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
    1. Spare parts & tools
    2. Batteries and chargers
    3. Programming cable
    4. Power strip
    5. Laptop computer
    6. Engineering notebook.
  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being given during the tournament.
  7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
  8. Remember that safety comes first; please only bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as the venue is a very tight fit.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: No

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 18-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
مركز ناشئة مليحة
Maleha, United Arab Emirates

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Agenda

Tentative Agenda – Subject to Change

IMPORTANT! If you are late, call the Event Manager on the day of the event. If your team is not there to check in on time and no communication has been made, the match schedule will be run without your team, and they cannot compete.

VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Sunday, January 18, 2026

08:30 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

09:00 am Robot Inspection Opens

10:15 am Drivers Meeting

10:30 am Qualification Rounds Begins (Round 1)

12:45 pm – 01:30 pm Lunch 

01:45 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 2)

3:50 pm Qualification Ends

4:20 pm Finals Matches

05:00 pm Awards and closing

Volunteer

The Sharjah VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match Regional Event, which will be held on January 18, 2026, at Maleha Youth Center, is fully volunteer-run. The United Arab Emirates is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.

Visit the REC Foundation website at www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials:

  • Judges
  • Referees/Scorekeepers
  • Inspectors
  • Emcees
  • TM Operators
  • Queuing
  • Team Check-in
  • Volunteer Check-in
  • Field Reset
  • Setup crew
  • Breakdown crew

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will need to use their best judgment on safe travel and follow the authority’s guidance on travel in extreme weather conditions.

Refund and Payment Policies

The event is free of charge. No Refund is required.

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.