Maverick Last Chance Invitational - Elementary
VEX IQ Robotics Competition Elementary Only
- Date
- 13-Feb-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-IQ-26-66958
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Invitational Tournament
- Event Format
- Invitational
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 25
- Spots Open
- -
- Event Region
- Nebraska
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 8-Feb-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 10-Feb-2027 22:00 EST
- Price
- $60.00
- Registration opens at a future date.
General Info
VEX IQ Robotics Competition Elementary Maverick Last Chance Invitational
Elementary Tournament
Welcome to the Maverick Last Chance Invitational —VEX IQ Robotics Competition for Elementary, which will take place on Saturday, Februar 13th
The Maverick Last Chance Invitational is an invitation-only VEX IQ tournament hosted at the University of Nebraska Omaha. It is the final opportunity for Nebraska elementary teams to qualify for the Nebraska VEX IQ State Championship, held February 26–27 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum.
Invitations
Invitations go to Nebraska teams that have not yet qualified for the State Championship. Teams are prioritized by the number of tournaments they have competed in this season, with teams that have played the fewest events invited first. This event exists to make sure teams that could not find a spot at an earlier tournament still get a chance to earn their way to State.
Registration
This event is not open for general registration. Invited teams will receive an email with instructions and a deadline to accept. Unclaimed spots will be offered to the next teams on the list. If you believe your team should be on the list and have not heard from us by [date], contact [email protected].
Hosted by gainingSTEAM in partnership with the University of Nebraska Omaha VEX U.
What to Expect:
Participants will design and build robots to conquer the challenges presented by the current VIQRC game, Level Up.
You can explore the game details in-depth here: VEX IQ Competition Overview.
Judging, Notebooks & Interviews
There will not be Juding at this tournament.
Competition Preparation
To ensure a successful competition, we recommend that teams come prepared. Review the Level Up Game Manual, run through the Robot Inspection Checklist.
Registration Fee
All teams must pay the registration fee before attending the tournament.
Participation and Consent Form:
All team members, coaches, and adult mentors should complete the online consent form, which is valid for the entire season and only for VEX-run events. Instructions for the form can be found here.
Grade Level: Elementary
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 13-Feb-2027
Venue/Location:6203 South University Drive Road North
Omaha, Nebraska 68132
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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(Tentative Agenda)
Saturday, February 13, 2026
8:00am: Doors open for teams
8:00am - 8:30am: Team Registration & Inspection
8:30am - 9:00am: - Opening Ceremony / Drivers and Coaches Meeting
9:00am - 12:00pm: Skills Challenge (Please complete skills at your earliest convenience)
9:00am - 12:00pm: Qualification Matches
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Lunch
12:30pm - 2:45pm: Qualification Matches
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Final Alliance Matches / Awards
Volunteer
Get Inspired and Have Fun! Join the excitement by volunteering with a team that helps make this event successful for the students involved.
Volunteer Signup:
You can sign up to volunteer for this tournament by contacting
Brandon Petersen
[email protected]
Experience level: No previous experience is needed for most volunteer positions, and you can even bring your kids for a family activity (for example, Field Resetter is an ideal position for young children).
Time Commitment: For most positions, you can register for an entire day or just a portion of the day as your schedule permits.
Want to learn more about these volunteer roles and expectations? Visit the Global Robotics & Science Foundation website at for VEX IQ Competition to view position descriptions and access volunteer training materials. Once you have an assigned volunteer role, please carefully review all guides and training materials posted on the Volunteer Resources page before the event.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
For weather-related cancellations, we will monitor weather conditions and decide by 5 p.m. the night before the event.
In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations, please visit the event on events.vex.com, where we will post updates about the event status as needed. If any questions arise, please get in touch with Brandon Petersen at 712-828-5179 on the event day.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
If the event is canceled before the first session, full refunds. After the first session, partial refunds may be made at the discretion of the Event Partner.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Full refunds will be available until one week before the first session. After that, refunds based on special circumstances may be made at the discretion of the event partner.
Judging Format
Judging will adhere to the Judging Guidelines to ensure consistency and fairness throughout the season. Below are the key details regarding the judging process and requirements:
In-Person Notebook Reviews and Interviews
Team interviews will be conducted in person. During the event, judges will visit teams at their booths in the pit area.