Trailside Early Bird VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Level Up™ Elementary School Teams
- Date
- 3-Oct-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-26-4936
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 30
- Spots Open
- -
- Event Region
- Indiana
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 3
- Priority Registration Opens
- 31-Aug-2026 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 14-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 26-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- September 3, 2026
- Price
- $55.00
- Registration opens at a future date.
General Info
Welcome to Zionsville Steel Eagle Robotics!
We are so excited to have you as part of the fun as these amazing scholars show off all the hard work they have been doing this season so far. Can't wait to see all the amazing designs and great sportsmanship!
Important Team Information:
There will be NO judging.
Spectators are allowed in the event.
Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver attempts and 3 Max Programming attempts per team.
The top twenty percent (20%) of teams from the qualification rounds will participate in the Finals. These teams will be automatically paired into Alliances. The top-scoring alliance (two teams) in the Finals will earn the Teamwork Champion Award.
Competition Preparation
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. To help all teams prepare, here are a few tips for each team:
Spare parts & tools
- Batteries and chargers
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook.
Wifi/Internet access will not be available. Please plan accordingly.
Concessions & Food
Concessions will be available during the event. Pizza orders will be sent out one week prior to the event.
Required Forms
All participants and coaches must complete the online Consent Form.
Grade Level: Elementary
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: No Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 3-Oct-2026
Venue/Location:4200 South 875 East
Zionsville, Indiana 46077
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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7:30 AM – Doors Open
8:00 AM – Inspections Begin
8:45 AM – Inspections End
9:00 AM – Driver's Meeting
9:15 AM – Qualification Matches Begin
12:00 PM – Lunch Break
12:30 PM – Skills & Interviews Resume
12:45 PM – Qualification Matches Resume
3:00 PM – Final Call for Concessions & Matches (Tentative)
3:15 PM – Finals & Awards
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for this event please contact, Molly Seward at [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Event will be cancelled if Zionsville Schools cancels all events due to an emergency.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Refund will be made if cancelled by event partner.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
No refund will be given.
Judging Format
- No Judging