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Whirlwind Winter Rumble V5RC MS; Russellville, AR

VEX V5 Robotics Competition

Date
10-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-0240
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
32
Spots Open
8
Event Region
Arkansas
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Early-Bird Registration Opens
16-Aug-2025 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
29-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
9-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$80.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Whirlwind Robotics is excited to host their annual robotics tournament on January 10, 2026! This year, the tournament will feature both a middle school and high school competition at the same venue.

Teams will showcase their robotics skills and compete in VEX V5 Push Back competition designed to test their engineering, programming, and problem-solving abilities. Spectators are welcome to attend and cheer on the participants.

We would like to thank all the players, coaches, and families for their participation and support. We look forward to seeing everyone at the tournament and are excited to witness the impressive robots and competitive spirit on display!


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 10-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Russellville High School
2203 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, Arkansas 72802
United States

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Agenda

Agenda

  • 7:30 Doors Open/Pits Open
  • 8:00 Check In/ Inspection (Must be checked in and inspected by 9:00)
  • 9:00-11:30 Drivers and Programming Skills Matches
  • 8:45 Drivers/Coaches Meeting
  • 9:00 Skills Fields will Open
  • 9:30 Begin Qualification Rounds
  • 12:30-1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00 Resume Qualification Rounds
  • 3:00 End Qualification Rounds
  • 3:10 Alliance Selection
  • 3:25 Elimination Rounds Begin
  • 4:30 Elimination Rounds End
  • 4:45 Awards/Closing Ceremony
  • 5:00 Pit Area Closes/Clean up

Note: This is a rough outline of the times. Actual times may vary depending on the events of
the day.

Volunteer

To volunteer contact Larry Wilson at [email protected] 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled. The cancellation will be posted on robotevents.com.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event for any reason: A refund will be issused.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: A refund will not be issused.
Date: 10-Jan-2026
Russellville High School
2203 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, Arkansas 72802
United States

Travel Info

For up to date travel information please use iDrive Arkansas to see the road conditions.

For directions use this Google Maps Link HERE.

Judging Format

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions & In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks MUST be submitted digitally for evaluation  via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. A submission deadline of 1/9/26 is set for this event.