Newton County VexIQ MS Jan. Invitational
- Date
- 16-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VIQRC-26-5433
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Invitational Tournament
- Event Format
- Invitational
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 36
- Spots Open
- 50%+
- Event Region
- Georgia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 5
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 1-Jan-2027 17:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 10/28/2026
- Price
- $65.00
General Info
Newton County is excited to host this VEX IQ tournament. Students and attendees are sure to have a fun-filled day of robotics competition and we look forward to seeing all of the teams shine!
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 16-Jan-2027
Venue/Location:144 Ram Drive
Covington, Georgia 30014
United States
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1:45pm - 2:45pm - Check-In/Registration/Inspection
NOTE: All teams must be through inspection by 2:45pm.
1:45pm - Fields Open for Skills Challenges
NOTE: Each team will be able to run a maximum of 3 robot (driver) skills challenges and 3 programming challenges. 3 fields will be available for Skills Challenge attempts from 1:45pm - 2:45pm, but only 1 field will be open for skills challenges during qualification matches (3:15pm - 6:00pm) . Teams should attempt to finish as many skills challenges before 2:45pm to reduce the amount of runs needed between qualification matches. The Skills Field will close at the end of qualification matches (approximately 6:00pm).
2:50pm - 3:10pm - Drivers Meeting & Welcome
3:15pm - 6:00pm - Skills Field Open
NOTE: Each team will be able to run a maximum of 3 robot (driver) skills challenges and 3 programming challenges. 3 fields will be available for Skills Challenge attempts from 1:45pm - 2:45pm, but only 1 field will be open for skills challenges during qualification matches (3:15pm - 6:00pm) . Teams should attempt to finish as many skills challenges before 2:45pm to reduce the amount of runs needed between qualification matches. The Skills Field will close at the end of qualification matches (approximately 6:00pm).
3:15pm - 6:00pm - Qualification Rounds
6:00pm - 6:30pm - Finals and Awards
Volunteer
Interested Volunteers should contact Tim Schmitt at [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Teams will be notified as early as possible if it is determined that bad weather will cause a change in event-day plans. In the event of a cancellation, every effort will be made to reschedule for a later date. If teams are not able to attend the rescheduled date, entry fee refunds will be issued.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: An attempt will be made to reschedule for an alternate date. If teams are unable to attend the new (rescheduled date), refunds will be issued.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Refunds will not be issued.
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.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.