General Info

Thank you for choosing to compete in our 11th Annual V5RC Tournament, hosted by Jenison Robotics! We are ready for an exciting day of competitive robotics.

Location:  This tournament is being held in the main gym at Jenison High School, 2140 Bauer Rd, Jenison, MI 49428

Teams will participate in qualification matches, skills events, judging in the pits, and elimination matches if qualified. 

Pit tables, seating, and electrical power will be provided for each team attending, along with plenty of spectator seating. Teams are welcome to bring their food. Only teams that are checked in by 8:20 am will be allowed to compete. If you are running late, please call Tim Hoyt at 616-802-8180 to make arrangements.

Lunch and Concessions

• Concessions will be available throughout the day. There will be coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts in the morning. There will be water, soda, candy, and snacks throughout the day. 
• A lunch ticket will be available for purchase, which includes two pieces of pizza, a snack, and a drink. 

Engineering Notebooks/Interviews

Physical Engineering Notebooks/In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be collected at sign-in and will not be accepted after team check-in concludes at 8:20 am.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Elimination Matches

The number of elimination alliances is 16.

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are ready.

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition, allowing 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 departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

   • Goggles/Safety Glasses

   • Spare parts & tools

   • Batteries and chargers

   • Power strip

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

   • Banners and other decorations for your team's pit table

5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards being presented during the tournament.

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

8. Remember that safety comes first. Please refrain from bringing tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as teams are closely situated in the venue pit area. Also, remember to avoid grinding or other actions that create sparks. If grinding is necessary, ask the tournament director for a safe location.

9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com before the tournament. Team leaders will need to verify that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form before the tournament. Instructions on how to upload consent forms in English or Spanish are given here: VEX Consent Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)

 

Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No