Melbourne | V5 High School Tournament | Nationals Qualifier
VEX @ Rivercrest Christian College
- Date
- 12-Oct-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-24-7277
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 30
- Spots Open
- 4
- Event Region
- Australia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 20
- Standard Registration Opens
- 3-Sep-2024 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 4-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 30-Sep-2024 08:00 EDT
- Price
- A$50.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to the National Qualifier hosted at Rivercrest Christian College in Clyde North! We extend a warm welcome to all participating teams and wish you the best of luck in this pivotal competition. Get ready to showcase your robotics skills, innovation, and teamwork as you compete alongside other talented teams. Below is important information to ensure your participation goes smoothly and you have an enjoyable experience. Please take note of the following details:
Event Location: The robotics competition will be held at Rivercrest Christian College in Clyde North, providing an excellent venue for teams to demonstrate their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.
Event Date: 12th of October, 2024
Event Timing: To allow teams ample time to prepare for Nationals, the event schedule has been adjusted. Please stay tuned for specific timing details closer to the event date.
Engineering Notebook Submission: Judging for the engineering notebooks will be conducted online. Teams are required to submit their notebooks in a digital format prior to the event.
Lunch Options: Lunch will be available for purchase at the event. We encourage all participants to take advantage of these options to stay fueled and ready for the competition.
Eligibility: This event is exclusively open to teams from Victoria, with the exception of teams from Albury, NSW.
Support: The event will be supported by EMU 5 and LaTrobe Robotics, ensuring a well-organized and memorable competition experience.
RECF Pilot Program: This event has This event has 9 qualification spots to the National Championships. Out of these 9 qualification spots, up to 5 can be won by non school associated teams.
We hope this information helps you prepare for the upcoming National Qualifier. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as we approach the event date. We look forward to witnessing the talent, creativity, and teamwork displayed by all participating teams.
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 12-Oct-2024
Venue/Location:81 Ferdinand Dr
Clyde North, 3978
Australia
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Please note that the following agenda is subject to change based on the number of teams registered. We will notify all participants promptly of any schedule adjustments closer to the event date.
8:00 AM - Doors Open
8:30 AM - Technical Inspection
9:45 AM - Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM - Qualification Matches
10:00 AM - Skills Field opens
11:30 AM - Lunch sales open
2:30 PM - Alliance Selection
2:45 PM - Finals Commence
3:45 PM - Awards
4:00 PM - Venue Closes
We have carefully planned the agenda to ensure a smooth and exciting competition. Please make sure to arrive on time and be prepared for your scheduled matches and activities throughout the day. Stay tuned for any updates or adjustments to the agenda to ensure you have the most accurate information.
Volunteer
We invite teams to contribute to the success of the robotics competition by providing volunteers to assist with various roles throughout the event. Your participation as volunteers will greatly contribute to the smooth operation and fair execution of the competition. We appreciate your support in advance!
Volunteer Roles:
- Refereeing: Volunteers will assist in refereeing matches, ensuring fair play, and maintaining game rules adherence.
- Queuing: Volunteers will help manage team queuing and assist in coordinating match schedules.
- Technical Inspection: Volunteers will work alongside a trained leader to conduct technical inspections, ensuring that robots meet the required specifications and safety standards.
- Judging: Volunteers will join trained judges in evaluating team performance, innovation, and design during the competition.
Please note that all volunteer roles will have experienced leaders who will guide and support them throughout their duties.
Requirements: For the safety and security of all participants, all adults interested in volunteering must possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) in accordance with our child protection policy. This check ensures the protection and welfare of all participating students.
Volunteer Submission: If your team is willing to provide volunteers for the event, please submit the names of the volunteers to Travis Burroughs at [email protected]. Travis will coordinate the volunteer assignments and provide further instructions.
We greatly appreciate your team's support and willingness to contribute to the success of the robotics competition. Your volunteers will play a crucial role in ensuring a fair, organized, and enjoyable experience for all participants. Thank you for your dedication and assistance!
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
This event will be canceled if environmental conditions compromise the venue or travel to the venue.
Refund and Payment Policies
If a team wishes to withdraw from the tournament, they need to do so 72 hours prior to the event start time. Teams that do not withdraw within the given time frame will be billed for the event. Schools with outstanding invoices will be waitlisted for all events until payment is received.
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.