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Yarmouth VEX V5 Robotics Competition Push Back Qualifier 1

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Date
13-Dec-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-0803
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
40
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Maine
Max Registrations per Organization
8
Early-Bird Registration Opens
7-Oct-2025 15:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
1-Nov-2025 15:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
10-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
13-Dec-2025 17:00 EST
Price
$65.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Upload Engineering Notebooks to RobotEvents by 8:00pm on Friday 12/12/25

2. Get releases submitted/signed and posted on RobotEvents. Read through the RECF's Game Manual and Resources page for all the information that you need.

3. In addition to the manual, check the VEX Push Back Official Q&A for official rule updates and changes.

4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget:

  • Robot & Controller
  • Goggles/Safety Glasses
  • Spare parts & tools
  • Batteries and chargers
  • Programming cable
  • Power strip
  • Laptop computer/Tablet
  • Banners and other decorations for your team pit
  • Giveaways if you have them

6. Review the award descriptions and criteria for the awards being offered at the tournament. 

7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Review the Team Interview Tips and Sample Questions document.

8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby. All metal cutting will take place in our designated cutting area. Students wishing to use the cutting area must provide adult supervision from their own coach/mentor/chaperone.

9. Access the REC Library or VEX Forum for troubleshooting and support

Food Available at the Venue:

Food will be avialable at the event for purchase. Menu TBD.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 13-Dec-2025

Venue/Location:
Frank H Harrison Middle School
220 Mccartney Street
Yarmouth, Maine 04096
United States

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Agenda

Competition Schedule - note: times are an estimation only.


7:30AM Registration and Load-in
8:30AM Registration Ends, Match schedule generated
8:45AM Event meeting
9:00AM Opening Ceremonies
9:15AM Qualification matches and Skills Challenges begin
12:30PM Lunch
1:00PM Qualification matches resume
2:30PM Qualification matches and Skills Challenges end
2:35PM Alliance Selection
2:45PM Elimination rounds begin
4:30PM Awards Ceremony
5:00PM Event ends

Volunteer

VEX Robotics Competitions could never happen without all of the awesome volunteers! Because of this, we are always looking for volunteers to fill many different roles. If you are interested in volunteering at this event please contact Jay Harrington at [email protected]

Click here to learn more about different volunteer opportunities at our VEX tournament.

Lunch will be provided for volunteers.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event that there is inclament weather on the day of the event all registered teams will be notified of a cancelation via e-mail.

We will also do our best to reschedule the competition for another day.

Refund and Payment Policies

Event Cancelation

In the case that the event can not be run on the scheduled date we will try our best to reschedule; however, if we are not able to reschedule the event we will issue a refund to all teams registered.

Team Cancelation

Refunds will ONLY be issued if a team notifies the event partner two weeks prior to the event registration deadline.

All refunds are less the $5.00 fee retainded by RECF. 

Health and Safety Policies

Teams are expected to adhere to the Safety Rules outlined in the Push Back Game Manual (rules S1 through S5).

All team members at the field must wear safety glasses.

Cutting should only be done at designated cutting areas (wear safety glasses!)

Teams are encouraged to bring a first aid kit. Please connect with a event staff member if first aid materials are needed.

If you are not feeling well at the event, please be courteous to others and wear a mask.
Date: 13-Dec-2025
Frank H Harrison Middle School
220 Mccartney Street
Yarmouth, Maine 04096
United States

Travel Info

Frank H. Harrison Middle School, 220 McCartney St, Yarmouth, ME 04096

Please enter through the main entrance (VEX Banners will be displayed)

Webcast

Maine V5RC Events are streamed live on the Robotics Intitute of Maine's YouTube channel.

Judging Format

Remote Engineering Notebooks: Teams should have their updated Engineer Notebook posted on RobotEvents by 8:00pm on Friday 12/12/25. 

In-Person Interviews: The Team Interviews will take place in-person the day of the event.