BFMS Spring VEX IQ Robotics Competition: Leveling Up Spring

Level Up Middle School Teams

Date: 20-Feb-2027 Add to Calendar
Event Code: VE-IQ-27-66025
Program: VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type: School-Based Tournament
Event Format: In-Person
Field Control System: N/A
Capacity: 36
Spots Open: -
Event Region: Indiana
Max Registrations per Organization: 6
Priority Registration Opens: 2-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens: 26-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline: 12-Feb-2027 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline: 2-12-27
Price: $60.00

This event is closed to registration because:

Registration opens at a future date.

General Info

Ben Franklin Middle School invites you to compete in this VEX IQ Level Up event. This is a Middle School only event. It will be held in Boucher gymnasium at Ben franklin Middle School

There will be a fully stocked concession stand.

We are on central time.

We will have awards for Teamwork champion and runner up. Robot Skills Champion and Robot Skills 2nd Place will also be offered.
There will NOT be any judged awards.

Currently, our policy on masks is that they are optional at extra-curricular activities. Social distancing is encouraged. As with everything Covid-related this policy may change, so please check back and expect emails updating this policy.

Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 20-Feb-2027

Venue/Location:

Benjamin Franklin Middle School
605 Campbell Street
Valparaiso, Indiana 46385
United States

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Agenda

Tentative Schedule: WIll be updated as we get closer to the tournament.

ALL TIMES CENTRAL

8:00 Doors Open Registration/Check-in

8:30 Skills Field(s) Open

9:00 Driver Meeting & Opening Ceremonies/Introductions

9:15 Qualifying Matches Begin/Skills Field Open

11:30 Lunch (all fields will be open for practice use)

12:00 Qualifying Matches/Skills Fields Open

4:00 Final Matches

4:30 Awards

Volunteer

Anyone wanting to volunteer, please contact Justin Treptow.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Please check your email for bad weather cancellations. Refunds (minus the $5 REC team fee) will be available if you are unable to travel due to weather.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:

If we must cancel the event due to weather or other issues, refunds will be issued in the case of an event cancellation.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Please only register robot teams that intend to attend. Due to the limited space for events, we will not issue a refund for any other reason.

Payment Deadline is February 12, 2027. Not paying by this date may mean that your team may be placed on the waitlist to make room for another team.

Judging Format

We will not have any judged awards this year.