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Egypt National VEX IQ Robotics Competition MIX & MATCH 2025-2026

Date
27-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-26-4160
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
18
Spots Open
8
Event Region
Egypt
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
25-Feb-2026 07:00 EST
Registration Deadline
27-Feb-2026 06:00 EST
Payment Deadline
26 Feb 2026
Price
FREE
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to Egypt VEX IQ Robotics Competition, Mix & Match 2025 - 2026 ! National Qualifier

Egypt National VEX IQ Robotics Competition Mix & Match 2025 - 2026 , which will be held on February 27, 2026, at Alex Physicians Club 

This event is open to the Egyptian VEX IQ Robotics Competition teams registered for the 2025 – 2026 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
  2. Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes
  3. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes
  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: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 27-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
ALEX PHYSICIANS CLUB
ALEX PHYSICIANS CLUB - Elraml Station
ALEXANDRIA, 21563
Egypt

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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.

Team Judging will be held in the pit area. Teams will be visited at the end of the judging period if a team has yet to arrive by 11:00 am when judging begins.  Please make yourselves available to the judges when they appear at your Pit table. If you have a match upcoming shortly or are running skills, respectfully inform the judges and agree on a time to meet with them at your pit table.

VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Thursday, February 27, 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 Egyptian VEX IQ Robotics Competition MIX & MATCH National Event, which will be held on February 27, 2025, at Alex Physicians Club, ALEX Governorate, Egypt, is fully volunteer-run. Egypts 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

No Refund Policy for the event

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.