Saudi Games, VEX V5 Robotics Competition High Stakes
Youth Division, Saudi Games
- Date
- 16-Oct-2024 - 17-Oct-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-24-8429
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 21
- Spots Open
- 4
- Event Region
- Saudi Arabia
- Standard Registration Opens
- 26-Sep-2024 01:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 14-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 16-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to the Saudi Games - VEX Robotics Competition!
The Saudi Games V5RC for Middle and High School Championship (Youth division of the Saudi Games) will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Participants this year will design robots for the High Stakes Game; details can be found here: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition/vrc-current-game
This event is open to Saudi Games—Youth Division students registered for the 2024 – 2025 season.
Skills Challenges will be available to all teams, with 3 Max Driver and 3 Max Autonomous Coding attempts per team.
Competition Preparation
This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event! All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are ready:
- Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition, as there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here: https://v5rc-kb.recf.org/hc/en-us/articles/9628282452503-VEX-V5-Robotics-Competition-Robot-Inspection-Checklist
- Check the official Game Manual for rule updates and changes here: https://link.vex.com/docs/24-25/v5rc-high-stakes/GameManual
- Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes. https://www.robotevents.com/V5RC/2024-2025/QA
- Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on RobotEvents.com
- 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
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook.
- Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being given during the tournament.
- Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
- Remember that safety comes first; please only bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as the venue is a very tight fit.
- Ensure that you have the latest version of the firmware. https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/products/firmware
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 16-Oct-2024 - 17-Oct-2024
Venue/Location:2609 الحوي
Riyadh, 13516
Saudi Arabia
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IMPORTANT! If you are going to be late, call the Event Manager on the day of the event. If your team is not there to check in on time and no communication has been made, the match schedule will be run without your team, and they cannot compete.
Team Judging will be held in the pit area. Teams will be visited at the end of the judging period if a team has yet to arrive by 11:00 am when judging begins. Please make yourselves available to the judges when they appear at your Pit table. If you have a match upcoming shortly or are running skills, respectfully inform the judges and agree on a time to meet with them at your pit table.
VEX V5RC / Saudi Games Youth Division
Wednesday October 16, 2024
10:00 am Doors open, Registration, Pits Open
10:30 am Robot Inspection Opens
11:30 am Skills Fields Open (Inspected teams only)
12:30 pm Inspection Closes.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (Concessions available; no outside food allowed)
01:45 pm Drivers Meeting
02:30 pm – 03:30 pm Practice Matches
04:30 pm – 6:00 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 1)
05:30 pm Skills Closes
06:30 pm – 7:30 pm Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 2)
8:00 pm All VEX VRC teams leave the venue
Thursday October 17, 2024
08:00 am Doors open
09:30 am Skills Fields Open
10:30 am Qualification Rounds Begin (Round 3)
12:30 pm Qualification Ends
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (Concessions available; no outside food allowed)
02:00 pm Skill Matches Close
02:30 pm Finals Matches
05:30 pm Awards and closing.
Volunteer
The Saudi Games, VEX Robotics Competition, is a fully volunteer-run event in collaboration with the Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports and the Saudi Games. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is well-known for its strong volunteering culture; everyone is welcome to help make this a unique experience for all participants and attendees.
Experience is optional for many volunteering positions. Some positions can be split between two adults for a morning and afternoon shift. Depending on the role, you can volunteer for a whole day. Lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers.
Visit the REC Foundation website at www.roboticseducation.org/volunteer to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials:
- Judges
- Referees/Scorekeepers
- Inspectors
- Emcees
- TM Operators
- Queuing
- Team Check-in
- Volunteer Check-in
- Field Reset
- Setup crew
- Breakdown crew
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Teams will need to use their best judgment on safe travel and follow the authority’s guidance on travel in extreme weather conditions.
Teams can contact the Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports to obtain any information needed.
Bader Hussien Al Anazi
Robotics Officer
Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports
Mobile: +966 50 184 0371
Email: [email protected]
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
The event is free of charge. No Refund is required.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
The coach must inform the Saudi Federation for Robotics & RC Sports 10 days before the event date.
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.