2026 San Diego Fourth Annual Last Chance Tournament Invitational
VEX V5 Robotics Competition : Push Back : Blended MS/HS
- Date
- 7-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-0411
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Invitational Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 42
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- California - Region 4
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 11-Aug-2025 20:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 23-Jan-2026 20:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 8-Jan-2025 06:42 EST
- Price
- $155.00
- This event currently has no spaces available.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to the San Diego 4th Annual Last Chance Invitational. We are excited to provide a final qualification opportunity late into the VRC "Push Back" season. This is a qualifier event for teams that have not qualified for California State Championships.
Teams must be paid one month before the event. Teams not paid at this time may be dropped at the event partner's discretion to allow teams in from the wait list.
Judging interviews will be conducted in-person the day of the event.
A skills field will be available at the event. Each team will have 3 drivers runs and 3 autonomous runs during the time that qualification matches are being run. The event partner will determine when the skills field will be closing.
Please read/review the Code of Conduct Policy provided by the REC. Any individual or team not upholding these behavior or ethical standards could be asked to leave the event if issues arise. No refunds are to be given if this occurs.
Concessions will be available at the event. Sales from concessions directly supports the Sweetwater Union High School District Robotics League program and will be greatly appreciated.
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: 7-Feb-2026
Venue/Location:3250 Palm Avenue
San Diego, California 92154
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Doors open / Pits open 8:00 am
Inspection opens 8:15 am
Opening Ceremonies/Drivers meeting 9:00 am
Qualifying Matches begin 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Skills Event 9:40 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Qualifying Matches 12:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Skills Event 12:45 pm to end of qualifying matches
Alliance Selection 3:45 pm
Elimination Rounds & Awards 4:15 pm - 5:30 p
Volunteer
Volunteers are welcome and will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Joe Amaro the Event Partner if you are interested.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
The event will be held indoors and will only be cancelled in an emergency.
Refund and Payment Policies
Entry fees must be paid one month prior to the event. Teams not paid at this time may be dropped at the event partner's discretion to allow teams in from the wait list.
Please be advised that the Event Partner will review the team's participating in the tournament weekly to remove any teams that have qualified for state championships. We reserve the right to remove and fully refund teams should this be the case in order to add a team from the waitlist that has not qualified. Any teams that pay through the RECF will have their entry fee reimbursed minus $5.00 to cover the RECF handling fees.
Health and Safety Policies
We will strictly follow all Covid protocols specified by both the Sweetwater Union High School District and the San Diego Count of Health Department.
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.
Inspection
Inspection Guidelines
It is each team’s responsibility to arrive on site with a robot ready to be inspected.
Please download and print out the “Inspection Check List”. You can find the Inspection Check List in the Documents Tab online, and at his link.
https://kb.roboticseducation.org/hc/en-s/article_attachments/32484006644887
Have your coach sign the back page, and please fill in your team Number on the front page. Bring it with you to the inspection line in the Competition Ballroom.
Size Inspection
The first inspection table will be for sizing. Please make sure you have complete knowledge of sizing as outlined in in the Game Manual.
Plastic inspection
If your robot has any plastic pieces, please make sure you have complete knowledge of the use of plastics as outlined in in the Game Manual.
If you have any plastic, you must provide drawings, identical spares, or 1:1 scale tracing of their non-shattering plastic pieces to aid in inspection. Drawings and tracings should accurately reflect ALL shapes and dimensions of each piece.
Be prepared to show proof that the plastic you have is non-shattering.
Legal Parts Rubber Bands
If you are using Rubber bands, be prepared to show examples of the bands you are using on your robot. Please make sure you have complete knowledge of rubber bands that are legal as outlined in g. in the Game Manual.