VEX IQ Robotics Competition Capital Qualifier (ES/MS)

Hosted by Gen Inspired, Venue Partner Discovery Charter School

Date: 30-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
Event Code: VE-IQ-26-67018
Program: VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type: Invitational Tournament
Event Format: Invitational
Field Control System: N/A
Capacity: 36
Spots Open: -
Event Region: North Carolina
Max Registrations per Organization: 6
Standard Registration Opens: 9-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline: 20-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline: Jan 20 2027, 12:00 EST
Price: $150.00

This event is closed to registration because:

Registration opens at a future date.

General Info

This is an Invitational Event.

This event is designed to provide an additional competition opportunity for teams that have had limited opportunities to compete during the current season.

For teams who have had limited opportunities this season, and would like to be invited to this event, please add your teams to the waitlist.

Competition Preparation

Only one coach is allowed in the pit area and must be identified by a wristband which will be handed out at registration.
Students must have consent form on file.
Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
All team members must be checked in before completing robot inspection.
Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com
Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
- Robot
- Spare parts & tools
- Batteries and chargers
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook : Deadline to upload digital copy of engineering notebook is the Wednesday before the event at 5:00 PM.
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit
- Giveaways if you have them
Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
Prep for your interviews with the judges.
Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
No outside fields will be allowed
Safety first. Students first.
Code of Conduct
Student-Centered Policy
Safety Policy
Student Eligibility Policy

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

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

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 30-Jan-2027

Venue/Location:

Discovery Charter School
501 Orange Factory Rd
Bahama, North Carolina 27503
United States

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Agenda

7:30 AM Doors open to volunteers

8:00 AM - 9 AM Check-in / Inspection / Practice

9:00 AM Check-in Closed

9:00 AM Event meeting / Opening Ceremony

9:15 - 11:30 AM Teamwork Challenge Matches , Auton(opportunity for 3 max ) / Robot Skills (opportunity for 3 max ), Design Interviews

11:30 - 12:00 Lunch

12:15 - 3:00 PM Teamwork Challenge Matches , Auton(opportunity for 3 max ) / Robot Skills (opportunity for 3 max ), Design Interviews

3:30 PM Finals Matches

Awards follow Final Matches

Volunteer

Interested in volunteering for this event, reachout to Niiveeta Sharma, [email protected].

These events are not possible without volunteers.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If the event has to be cancelled due to an Emergency / Bad Weather refunds will be sent out.

Refund and Payment Policies

No refunds will be given for teams, if the event is held, regardless of the reason. Our goal is to host the event as long as policy will allow. Even if it means the event is closed to spectators and/or limited to the number of adults per team permitted in the facility.

If the host cancels the event due any unforseen circumstances, full refunds will be done.

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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.