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Frozen Classic Blended MS/ES VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Date
9-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
Event Code
VE-IQ-27-66916
Program
VEX IQ Robotics Competition™
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
N/A
Capacity
32
Spots Open
50%+
Event Region
North Dakota
Standard Registration Opens
29-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
28-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
1/9/2026
Price
$55.00

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General Info

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the VEX Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Teams must pay tournament fees before they can compete. Registration fees are paid through the VEX Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will collect physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch specials will be announced.

Finals Matches

Up to 32 teams will be paired up and participate in Finals matches. 

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition to allow ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX IQ parts. Please self-inspect before arriving at the tournament using the IQ Robot Inspection Checklist

  2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com

  4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Programming device

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

  5. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  6. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

  7. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

  8. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your IQ Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Online Consent Form


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 9-Jan-2027

Venue/Location:
Hi-Liner Activity Center (HAC)
460 Central Ave N
Valley City, North Dakota 58072
United States

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Agenda

Teams MUST be checked-in by 8:30, as the Match Schedule will be run at that time and CANNOT be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.

7:30 am Doors open, team check-in begins
7:30 am Inspection begins
7:45 Skills Begins
8:30 Team check-in ends
8:30 Inspection ends
8:45 Team & Driver meeting
9:00 Qualification matches
2:45 Qualification matches & Skills end
2:45 Finals Matchup announced
3:00 Finals matches
3:30 Awards

Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please use this sign-up link: 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If there is bad weather, and Valley City is forced to cancel. We will notify the primary coach via cell phone. If you have weather-related travel concerns, please contact Jess or Joelle.

Jessica Enstad- 701-840-0425

Joelle Manlove 701-477-4717

Refund and Payment Policies

Refund Policy if a team withdraws:

No refunds will be given to a team that withdraws from the event.

 

Refund Policy if event is canceled:

No refunds will be given if the event is canceled, but your registration fee will roll over to next year's event.

 

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.

Waitlist

0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

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