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Oman VEX IQ Robotics Championship Worlds Qualifier

Date
26-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-25-9781
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
15
Spots Open
5
Event Region
Oman
Max Registrations per Organization
15
Standard Registration Opens
2-Feb-2025 08:00 EST
Registration Deadline
24-Feb-2025 08:00 EST
Payment Deadline
15-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to Oman VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024 - 2025!

The Oman VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024 – 2025 will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  Participants this year will design robots for the Rapid Relay Game; details can be found here:  https://www.vexrobotics.com/iq/competition/viqc-current-game

This event is open to Saudi Arabia VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024 – 2025, registered for the 2024 – 2025 season.

Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver and 3 Max Programming attempts per team. 

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 (Don’t forget the VEX U Appendix): https://link.vex.com/docs/24-25/viqrc-rapid-relay/GameManual
  3. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. https://www.robotevents.com/VIQRC/2024-2025/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.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 26-Feb-2025

Venue/Location:
Ministry of Education Auditorium
Muscat
Muscat, 515
Oman

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Agenda

VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

08:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open

08:30 am Robot Inspection Opens

09:30 am Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)

10:30 pm Inspection Closes.

10:45 am Drivers Meeting

11:15 am Practice Matches

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (Concessions available; no outside food allowed)

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 1)

03:30 pm Skills Closes

3:30 pm – 5:15 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 2)

05:30 pm Finals Matches

06:00 pm Awards and closing.

Volunteer

The VEX IQ Robotics Competition Rapid Relay National Event, which will be held on Wednesday, 26, 2025, is fully volunteer-run. Oman is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.

Experience is optional for many volunteering positions. Some positions can be split between two adults for a morning and afternoon shift. Depending on the role, you can volunteer for a whole day. Lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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