General Info

Thank you for registering for the Atlantic Canada VIQRC Championships, hosted at FCA Gym, Fredericton. This event will bring together teams from across Atlantic Canada to compete for qualification to the VEX World Championship, providing an elevated and engaging competition experience.

We look forward to seeing your team and ensuring a safe, respectful, and competitive environment. All participants—students, coaches, mentors, and parents—are required to follow the facility rules (adapted from FCA Gym Centre guidelines):

Facility Rules

• Indoor shoes only are permitted in the main gym, including competition fields and pit areas (bleachers are exempt).
• Water only is allowed in the main gym. No food or other beverages are permitted.
• All dollies / carts entering the gym must have clean wheels.
• No robot building or repairs may take place on the gym floor, and no tools may be left on the gym floor at any time.

Competition Preparation Checklist

To ensure a smooth and successful competition day, please make sure your team completes the following:

1. Review the game rules, code of conduct, and the inspection checklist.
2. Check the VEX Forum and Official Q&A for any updates or recent rule clarifications.
3. Carefully review all information included in this event posting.
4. Review the award descriptions and judging criteria.
5. Prepare for team interviews with the judges. Confirm which awards will be presented at this event.
6. Ensure all robots and controllers have the latest firmware installed.

This tournament promises to be a fast-paced and exciting event, and we encourage teams to come well-prepared and ready to learn, compete, and collaborate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

We look forward to welcoming you at FCA Gym!

Warm regards,
FCA STEAM/VEX Program Coordination Team

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging