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Caution Tape VEX IQ Robotics Competition Halloween Qualifier

Date
1-Nov-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-VIQRC-26-4233
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
80
Spots Open
15
Event Region
Ontario
Max Registrations per Organization
20
Priority Registration Opens
1-Jun-2026 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
6-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
23-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
16-Oct-2026 16:00 EDT
Price
CA$210.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Markham Pan Am Centre

Our annual Caution Tape Halloween Qualifier at the Markham Pan Am Centre. Teams can qualify for the Ontario Provincial Championship.

Venue rules (indoor shoes, water only, clean dollies) are in the Health and Safety Policies tab.

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be fast-paced and exciting. Every team should take these steps to come prepared:

  1. Review the rules and the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist.
  2. Check the VEX Forum and the Q&A for official rule updates and changes.
  3. Carefully read all of the information in this event posting.
  4. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards given at this event (see the Awards tab).
  5. Prepare for your interviews with the judges.
  6. Make sure your robot runs the latest firmware.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 1-Nov-2026

Venue/Location:
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada

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Agenda

Sunday, November 1, 2026

  • 8:00 AM — Doors open
  • 8:15 AM — Inspection opens
  • 8:30 – 8:45 AM — Opening ceremonies
  • 8:45 – 9:00 AM — Drivers' meeting
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Qualification matches and skills
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM — Lunch break
  • 1:00 – 3:00 PM — Qualification matches and skills (skills close when qualification matches finish)
  • 3:15 – 3:45 PM — Finals
  • 3:45 – 4:00 PM — Awards
  • 4:00 – 4:30 PM — Closing ceremonies

All times are Eastern Time and may be adjusted closer to the event.

Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of this competition. Their time and energy make it possible for events like this to run smoothly and deliver an amazing experience for every participant. From helping with field reset to judging, announcing, and team check-in, every role matters in making the day a success.

Sign up for a volunteer role at volunteers.ct839.com/e/halloween-qualifiers-2026 and pick the day (Friday setup, Saturday V5, Sunday IQ) and role that suit you. Questions? Email [email protected].

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If inclement weather poses challenges, our aim is to proceed with the tournament as scheduled. Timely updates will be distributed to all participating teams through email.

Please take a moment to confirm the accuracy of your contact information on events.vex.com.

Ensure that the email and/or phone number you provide can be reached outside of regular office hours, as we might need to reach out to you in case of emergencies.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:
A full refund will be provided.

If a coach/mentor registers and then withdraws or does not attend:
A full refund minus a 5% administration fee is given if the team cancels by 12:00 PM (noon) ET on Friday, October 16, 2026. After that, no refund is given.

Payment Information

events.vex.com does not collect payment for Canadian events. Please pay through our Zeffy page:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/caution-tape-viqrc-2026-halloween-qualifier

  • Payment is due by 4:00 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026.
  • Enter your team number (for example, 839A) when paying so the payment can be matched to your registration.
  • At checkout, Zeffy suggests an optional contribution to the payment platform itself. It is not part of the event fee — you can set it to 0%.

Any team that has not paid by the deadline will be moved to the waitlist, and its spot will be offered to other teams.

Health and Safety Policies

All participants — students, coaches, mentors and parents — must follow the Markham Pan Am Centre rules:

  • Indoor shoes only in the main gym, including the competition fields and pit areas. The bleachers are exempt.
  • Food: teams and families eat in the bleachers. No food or drinks other than water on the competition fields or in the pit areas.
  • Clean the wheels of any dolly before it enters the main gym.
  • No building or repairing robots on the gym floor, and no tools left on the gym floor.
Date: 1-Nov-2026
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada

Travel Info

Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, ON L3R 2E4

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Webcast

The event will be livestreamed on the Caution Tape Robotics YouTube channel.

Livestream (Sunday, November 1, from 10:00 AM ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisSLZvVKps

Judging Format

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact. The submission deadline is scheduled ahead of the event date.

Notebook due date: 5:00 PM, Friday, Oct 16th, 2026