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CANCELED: Hawley VEX V5 Robotics Competition

Blended V5RC MS/HS

Date
16-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-0000
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
36
Event Region
Minnesota
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Standard Registration Opens
6-Oct-2025 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
13-Jan-2026 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Jan-2026 17:00 EST
Price
$105.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has been canceled.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the Hawley Blended V5RC HS/MS Tournament! This event is a Qualifier for the State Championship! Please check the Awards tab for information on which awards will qualify teams for State Championship.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Concessions will be available from 10 am to 2 pm.  We will build in a 30 minute lunch break into the schedule please feel free to bring food and beverage into the gym if you wish. We have a Dairy Queen and Subway intown for some local food options as well. 

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:

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 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 robotevents.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.

    • Goggles/Safety Glasses

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101

  6. Review thedescriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

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

  8. Remember that safety comes first, please be aware of  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, Please refrain from grinding metal that creates sparks and debree. Ask the tournament host to use saw in their classroom if cutting is needed.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for yourV5 Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.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.

 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No


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-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
714 Joseph St
714 Joseph Street
Hawley, Minnesota 56549
United States

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Agenda

8:00 am – Doors Open, Check-In Open, Pits Open
8:30 am – Inspection Opens
9:00 am – Practice Field Opens, Skills opens on Skills Field & Match Fields as available
                    Inspected Robots Only!
                    Skills are first come, first served, maximum 3 Driver & 3 Programming skills runs
9:15 am – Check-in & Inspection Closes – Call the Event Partner if your team will be late!
9:30 am – Opening Ceremony & Team Meeting – Everyone meet in competition area
9:50 am – Qualification Matches Begin, Skills Field Opens
11:45 am - Lunch Break 30 min
12:15 PM - Matches resume
2:30 pm  – Qualification Matches End, Skills Field Closes
2:45 pm – Alliance Selection – All Teams Present in main competition area
3:15 pm – Elimination Matches & Finals Matches
                        - Quarter-Finals Matches
                        - Semi-Finals Matches
                        - Finals Matches
4:15 pm – Final Awards & Event Closing
4:30 pm – Event Break-Down, Please Help as you are able!

Volunteer

This event is fully volunteer-run.  SIGN-UP link will be added at a later date. 

We ask that each team provide one adult volunteer for the event as the team is able. No experience is required for many volunteer positions. Some volunteer positions can be split between two adults for a morning & afternoon shift. Or you can volunteer for a whole day depending on the volunteer role. Lunch is 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

If our school district closes activities due to weather, this event may be postponed, rescheduled, or canceled. Please check the General Info tab on the event website; updates will be posted as they become available. The safety of teams, coaches, parents, and volunteers always comes first. If the weather looks threatening, adults should exercise their own judgment when deciding to travel or allowing their children to travel. If the event is canceled due to weather, our district will refund your school your entry fee minus the processing fee ($5) from robot events. 

Refund and Payment Policies

Teams that wish to withdraw before the tournament will receive no refund unless another team from the Waiting List can fill the team’s spot. If a team withdraws before the tournament due to extenuating circumstances, the Event Partner will consider whether a refund is appropriate. Refunds in this instance will be rare. 

If the event must be canceled we will do our best to reschedule the event. If the event is canceled and cannot be rescheduled, refunds will be issued from our district. We will not be able to refund the $5 fee that robotevents receives per registered team (if the event costs $105/team, you will receive a $100.00 refund). 

 

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

41 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

Please login to add or remove teams from the waiting list.