Maxwell AFB and MPS Vex V5 Push Back Qualifying Event (MS/HS)
To be held on Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL (relocated to LAMP High School)
- Date
- 8-Nov-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-0832
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 36
- Spots Open
- 4
- Event Region
- Alabama
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 5
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 10-Sep-2025 01:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 27-Sep-2025 01:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 5-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 5-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
- Price
- $65.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to the Maxwell AFB/MPS VEX V5 Push Back Robotics event RE-V5RC-25-0832 on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This is a VEX VRC/V5 event open to any middle or high school team participating in VEX VRC Push Back competitions.
!!! Important Update Due to Government Shutdown -- Read !!!
(Oct 22, 2025) Due to the ongoing government shutdown, we are unable to hold the Air Force/MPS V5 Push Back event on Maxwell AFB. We will instead hold the event at LAMP High School (3440 McGehee Road, Montgomery, AL 36111). For those who remember the old Montgomery Mall, LAMP is located where Parisian used to be.
Concessions will be available for participants to purchase during the event
Just a reminder that all competitions, including this one, are student-centered events. Only students and coaches are allowed in the pit area, robots are built and programmed by students, and students advocate for themselves after matches if there is a question about scoring or rules.
Note: Notebook judging will be in-person using hard copy. It is acceptable to print a digital notebook and place the pages in a binder.
Grade Level: MS & HS
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: In-Person judging
All participants are expected to complete the participant release form. (also available in Spanish) Once per season covers all events.
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: 8-Nov-2025
Venue/Location:3440 McGehee Road
Montgomery, Alabama 36111
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Here is a tentative agenda for Saturday, November 8, 2025. A final agenda will be provided at a later time.
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November 8, 2025 |
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8:00am |
Check-In & Inspection (Arrive by 7:30 am; allow for delays entering the base) |
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8:45am |
Driver Meeting |
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9:00am |
Skills Fields Open |
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9:00am |
Qualifying Matches Begin |
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11:30am |
Lunch Break |
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12:30pm |
Qualifying Matches Resume |
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3:00pm |
Playoff selection and Elimination Matches |
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4:30-5:00 pm |
Awards Ceremony |
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All participants are expected to complete the participant release form . (also available in Spanish) Once per season covers all events.
Volunteer
We greatly appreciate awesome volunteers! Contact Dr. Profio ([email protected]) or Kristy Hatch ([email protected]) if you are interested in volunteering. This is a great opportunity for high school students seeking volunteer hours. We also need STEM professionals (e.g. engineers) to help judge team notebooks.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of bad weather, the event may be postponed. All coaches will be updated as soon as any changes happen. Unless informed otherwise, the event remains scheduled as planned.
Refund and Payment Policies
It is expected that teams utilize the RobotEvents system to handle event payments prior to attending the event. In all cases, each registration contains a $5 RobotEvents processing fee that is non-refundable.
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Refunds will only be issued if the tournament is canceled and not rescheduled.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Withdrawals after registration will not receive a refund.
No refunds will be provided for registered teams that do not withdraw in advance and then do not attend on the event day.
Judging Format
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.