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VEX in the Valley

PUSH BACK VEX V5 2026 Qualifying Tournament

Date
24-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-0064
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
5
Event Region
New York-North
Max Registrations per Organization
9
Early-Bird Registration Opens
30-Sep-2025 15:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
13-Dec-2025 15:00 EST
Registration Deadline
10-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
10-Jan-2026 00:00 EST
Price
$65.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

VEX in the Valley will take place in our Gym. There will be an attached map which shows where you can unload and park. 

  •  Fields – We will have 2 match fields, 1-2 skills field / practice field. Practice fields will open at 8am. Your teams must have passed inspection to be on the practice field. Please have teams reset the field after they are done. If you are willing to bring your game elements for the skill and practice field, we will waive your registration fee for 1 team.

  •  Pits – Each team will have a pit area with a table and four chairs. More chairs will be available if needed. Tables will have access to power strips, you may need to bring your own to extend the area. Each table will also have a trash can to help keep the space clean.

  • Restrooms are located outside the Gym close to the entrance.

  • Displays and Monitors – There will be SmartBoards around the gym that will display the skills as well as upcoming matches.

  • Concessions- We will have a concession stand open in the Cafeteria area that will open around 9am. Pricing list to follow

  •  Lunch will be from 12pm-1pm- you may bring your own lunch or support our team by buying from the concession stand.

    • Snacks and drinks are allowed in the gym, however, please clean up after yourselves and if there is an accidental spill let someone know ASAP so we can get it cleaned up.


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: 24-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Canaseraga Central School
8 Main Street
Canaseraga, New York 14822
United States

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Agenda

 

 

7:30am – Doors Open

7:30-9:00- Registration, Inspection, practice  

9:00 Event Meeting and Opening Ceremonies

 9:15-12:00pm Qualification Matches and Skills

12:00-1:00- Lunch (skills)

1:00pm – Alliance Selection

1:30-2:30- Elimination Rounds and Awards

 2:30- Clean up and go home 

Volunteer

 

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Kristi Briggs at [email protected]

Experience level: No previous experience is needed for most volunteer positions, and you can even bring your kids for a family activity (for example, Field Resetter is an ideal position for young children). Referees and Judges do have age requirements, and are available in the Judge Guide and Referee Guide

Time Commitment: You can register for an entire day, or just a portion of the day as your schedule permits for most positions.

Meals: Lunch is included for volunteers that volunteer for at least 2 hours.

Volunteer Positions Needed:

  • Judges (no previous experience required) *All day commitment

  • Referee/Scorekeepers (previous experience preferred)

  • Field Resetters (no previous experience required)

Visit the REC Foundation website at www.roboticseducation.org/volunteers to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

 

In the case of bad weather, coaches will be contact by email or their provided cell phone number as soon as possible. If there is bad weather, the event will start at 9:30am and we will adjust the match schedule to end by 4:30pm. In the case of extreme weather, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued. This cancellation is at the discretion of the Event Partner

Refund and Payment Policies

 

 

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Full refund will be given. (Minus $5 Administrative fee from RECF)

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

If a Coach/Mentor chooses to withdraw or not attend thirty days prior to the event (December 14, 2025), a refund minus $10 ($5 for the RobotEvent fee and $5 inconvenience fee for the team) will be sent back to the team.

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.