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Roaring Robotics

(VEX IQ Level Up ES/MS)

Date
14-Nov-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
VE-IQ-26-65651
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
30
Spots Open
50%+
Event Region
Alabama
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Priority Registration Opens
18-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
2-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
23-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
November 2nd
Price
$70.00

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General Info

Event Details:

The University of North Alabama and Kilby Laboratory School are excited to host a high-quality tournament that is both competitive and enjoyable for all participants. 

Event Details:


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Nov-2026

Venue/Location:
Underwood Baptist Church
5091 Alabama 157
Florence, Alabama 35633
United States

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Agenda

 

7:30 am

Doors Open/Pits Open 

7:30-8:15 am

Check-In & Robot Inspection (Must be completed by 8:30 am)
 

 

8:30-9:00 am

Driver/Coaches Meeting

Skills Fields Open after the drivers meeting (3 attempts per team for Driver Skills and 3 attempts per team for Robot (Programming) 

9:15 am

Qualifying Matches Begin

11:30 am

Lunch Break 

(Skills field will close for lunch) Check out the Food Trucks or local restaurants ;)

12:30 pm

Qualifying Matches Resume 

(Skills field reopens and will close at the conclusion of qualifying matches)

2:30 pm

Finals Matches begin as soon as qualifying matches end

3:30-4 pm

Awards Ceremony (Pit Area closes / Clean up / Arena Breakdown)

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know, and I will gladly get you plugged in. :) Thank you for being so supportive of our robotics program. 

 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, we will decide at least 24 hours prior to the event whether to reschedule or cancel the event.  If timelines permit, every effort will be made to reschedule the event.  Please see the following policies below:

  • If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, a full refund may be offered.

  • If the event is rescheduled due to inclement weather, team registration will be credited to the rescheduled date.  If a team cannot attend the rescheduled date, no refunds will be given.

  • If the event is in progress and must stop due to emergency, no refunds will be given.

  • Specific refund details will be communicated by the Event Partner.

  • The Event Partner and venue are not liable for any costs incurred by teams due to cancellations, including but not limited to:

    • Travel

    • Lodging

    • Meals

  • In the event of weather or emergency concerns, contact: [email protected] 

Refund and Payment Policies

Refund and Payment Policies

  • If the Event Partner cancels the event, refunds will be given to registered teams.
  • If the Event Partner reschedules the event, team registration will be credited to the rescheduled date. If a team cannot attend on the rescheduled date, refunds will not be given.
  • If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend, no refunds will be given for teams if the event is held, regardless of the reason, once the event closes.
  • No team swapping will be allowed two weeks prior to the event.
  • If payment is not received by the last day to pay, the team will be unregistered from the event.

 

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. Deadline - November 3, 2026 (12:00 pm Central Time)

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