Caution Tape VEX V5RC Robotics Competition Halloween Qualifier
- Date
- 1-Nov-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-0104
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 60
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Ontario
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 20
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 11-Jun-2025 17:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 20-Sep-2025 17:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 17-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 17-Oct-2025 17:00 EDT
- Price
- CA$220.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to our annual Caution Tape Halloween qualifying tournament hosted in Markham PanAm Centre. The event will be offered to Ontario teams to qualify for the Ontario Provincial Championship in elevated competition experiences.
All participants including parents, coaches, mentors, and students must follow the rules in the Markham PanAm centre,
- Indoor shoes only at the main gym, including the competition field, pit areas, etc. Bleachers are exempt from this.
- Water only at the main gym, including the competition field, pit areas, etc. No food or drinks are allowed.
- All wheels of dollies that will enter the main gym must be cleaned before entering.
- No building/repairing robots on the gym floor and no tools can be left on the gym floor either.
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 prepared.
- Review the rules, and the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist.
- Check the VEX Forum and the Q&A for official rule updates and changes.
- Carefully read all of the information contained in this tournament posting
- Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
- Prepare for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
- Ensure that you have the latest version of the firmware.
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 1-Nov-2025
Venue/Location:16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada
Contact the Event Partner
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08:00 - Doors Open
08:15 - Inspection Opens
08:30 - 08:45 - Opening Ceremonies
08:45 - 09:00 - Driver's Meeting
09:00 - 12:00 - Qualification Matches and skills
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch Break
13:00 - 15:00 - Qualification Matches, and Skills will close when qualification matches finishes.
15:15 - 15:30 - Alliance Selection
15:30 - 17:30 - Elimination Matches & Awards
17:30 - 18:00 - Closing Ceremonies
Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of this competition. Their time and energy make it possible for events like this to run smoothly and deliver an amazing experience for every participant. From helping with field reset to judging, announcing, and team check-in, every role matters in making the day a success.
If you’re interested in joining our volunteer team, please sign up here:
https://cansteam.ivolunteer.com/caution_tape_halloween_qualifier__2025
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If inclement weather poses challenges, our aim is to proceed with the tournament as scheduled. Timely updates will be distributed to all participating teams through email.
Please take a moment to confirm the accuracy of your contact information on Robot Events.
Ensure that the email and/or phone number you provide can be reached outside of regular office hours, as we might need to reach out to you in case of emergencies.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
A full refund will be provided.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Full refunds minus 5% administration fee will be given to teams if they cancel by Noon on Friday, Oct 17th, 2025. After that, no refund will be given.
Payment Information
As Robot Events does not accept payment for events outside of the US, and not calculating the tax properly. Please pay through the following web site
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/caution-tape-v5rc-2025-halloween-qualifier
- Payment is due on 5PM Sep 25th, 2025. Any teams who hasn't paid after the due date will be moved to waitlist.
- At the donation section of payment page, change from default 15% to 0%.
Any teams that fail to pay the registration within these guidelines will be moved to the waitlist and the spot will be opened up to other teams.
Date: 1-Nov-2025
Markham Pan Am Centre16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada
Travel Info
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St
Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 2E4
Webcast
Judging Format
Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. The submission deadline is scheduled ahead of the event date.
Notebook due date: 5:00 PM, Friday, Oct 17th, 2025