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Westwood Robotics VEX V5 High Stakes Tune-up (Blended Event)

Date
31-Jan-2025 - 1-Feb-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-24-8609
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
32
Spots Open
7
Event Region
Alberta/Saskatchewan
Max Registrations per Organization
11
Standard Registration Opens
23-Oct-2024 19:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
24-Jan-2025 19:00 EST
Payment Deadline
1-Feb-2025 12:00 EST
Price
CA$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

With one week to go before Mecha Mayhem why not test out the final changes at a tune-up tournament hosted in Fort McMurray!

The competition will take place in the large gymnasium at Westwood Community High School. Team pits will be located along the sides of the gym. 

Lunch is provided for all student participants, coaches, and volunteers. Coaches, please contact Jeff Landry, [email protected], at least one week prior to the event with any dietary restrictions your teams have. 

Spectators are welcome to attend. Seating will be on the gymnasium bleachers.

Competition Preparation:

This event is sure to be an exciting one! All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared:

1. Review the rules, the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist.
2. Check the VEX Forum and the Q&A for official rule updates and changes.
3. Carefully read all of the information contained in this tournament posting
4. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
5. Prepare for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
6. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
7. Bring your own power expander.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

 

Thanks in advance!


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: 31-Jan-2025 - 1-Feb-2025

Venue/Location:
221 Tundra Dr
221 Tundra Drive
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4X1
Canada

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Agenda

Friday Jan 31st

5:00pm Doors Open/Setup
6:30pm Registration/Pits open/Inspection Open
8:00pm Doors Close

Saturday Feb 1st

8:30 Doors open 
9:30 Registration/Inspection Closes 
10:00 Opening ceremonies and driver meeting
10:30 Tournament begins: Practice Matches, Qualifications, Skills Challenges and Judging
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Tournament resumes: Qualifications, Skills Challenges and Judging
2:00 Qualifications end, Skills Challenges close
2:30 Alliance Selection
3:00 Eliminations begin
4:00 Awards
4:30 Please stick around for clean-up!

**Schedule subject to change**

Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer to help with our event, you can reach out to the Event Coordinator, Jeff Landry.

[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If the event has to be cancelled due to weather, registrants will be notified and funds will be reimbursed. Please make sure your contact information is current in Robot Events.

In case of an emergency while on site all safety protocols will be adhered to. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Fees will be refunded.

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

Fees will not be refunded.
Date: 31-Jan-2025 - 1-Feb-2025
221 Tundra Dr
221 Tundra Drive
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4X1
Canada

Travel Info

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Hotels in Fort McMurray

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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.