Columbus North VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Bulldog Bots: Unleashed Level Up Middle School Teams
- Date
- 23-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-IQ-27-66187
- Program
- VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 36
- Spots Open
- -
- Event Region
- Indiana
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 9
- Priority Registration Opens
- 2-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Standard Registration Opens
- 28-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 2-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- Dec 23, 2026
- Price
- $80.00
- Registration opens at a future date.
General Info
Mark your calendars — January 23, 2027 is coming, and it's going to be a big one. We're bringing three tournaments to campus at the same time — VEX V5 and VEX IQ — for a full day of robots, hustle, and Bulldog energy. Three arenas, one location, one wild day. Let's go.
Here's what you need to know before we let the dogs out:
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Check-in times:
- V5 teams: 7:30 AM
- IQ teams: 8:30 AM
- Event website dropping soon. We're building a dedicated site with updates for teams as we get closer — keep your nose to the ground and watch for the link.
- Heads up on scheduling: Like any event running across multiple spaces at a high school, we're at the mercy of facility availability. The times above are our current plan, but don't be surprised if there's a slight shift as we finalize logistics. We'll confirm final times as we get closer.
- Know your field: V5 teams, you'll be competing in the cafeteria — more location details for all divisions coming as we finalize logistics.
- Fuel up: Concessions will be open all day, and we're chasing down food trucks to bring even more good eats to the field. Stay tuned.
- A few more surprises up our sleeve — we've got some extra fun planned for the day that we'll reveal as it gets closer. Trust us, it's worth sticking around for.
Three tournaments. One campus. A whole lot of bark and even more bite. Bring your best robots, bring your best attitude, and let's have a great day of competition together.
See you on the field!
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 23-Jan-2027
Venue/Location:1400 25th Street
Columbus, Indiana 47201
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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08:30 am - Team Load In, Pit Area, Registration & Inspection Opens
09:30 am - Drivers Meeting
10:00 am - First Match
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch
01:00 pm - 4:00 pm Final Qualification Matches
04:15 pm - 5:45 pm Alliance Selection, Elimination, and Awards
06:00 pm - Tear down/Venue closes
Volunteer
We are always looking for volunteers! Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering. We would love to have extra help with judging and scorekeeping
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Weather cancellations will be sent out no later than SIX HOURS before the event start time. Cancellations will be called by Event Host/Local School District. Please refer to our refund policy for information about refunds.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: A full refund will be issued.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refund will be given.
Not paying by the deadline may mean that your team may be placed on the waitlist to make room for another team
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.