NCCA VEX V5 Robotics Tournament 1
- Date
- 1-Nov-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-0874
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- N/A
- Capacity
- 40
- Spots Open
- 17
- Event Region
- Georgia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 25-Aug-2025 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 20-Sep-2025 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 20-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 27-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
- Price
- $65.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
General Info
All participants are expected to complete the participant release form . (also available in Spanish) Once per season covers all events.
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.
Check the VEX Robotics and Robotics Education websites for information regarding: How to run a team, engineering notebooks, and steps to build your robot, and more.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. The inspection checklist can be found here.
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 the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
* Goggles/Safety Glasses
* Spare parts & tools
* Batteries and chargers
* Programming cable
* Power strip
* Laptop computer
* Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards )
* Banners and other decorations for your team pit
* Giveaways if you have them
5. Be sure to read 101 Things You Should Know Before Your First VEX Tournament.
6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found here.
10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here.
11. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware. .
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Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 1-Nov-2025
Venue/Location:144 Ram Drive
Covington, Georgia 30014
United States
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Event Schedule:
We will be operating on a tight schedule. Please make sure you plan accordingly and arrive on time. *The schedule is subject to change.
7:15 AM - Doors Open, Practice Fields Opens
7:30-8:00 AM– Check-in
7:45AM- 8:45AM - Inspection
8:00AM - 12:15PM Programming and Skills Challenge. This is a first come, first serve basis (line closes at 12:15 PM sharp).
9:00 AM - Driver Meeting
9:30 AM – Welcome and first match setup
9:30-12:30 PM – Qualification Rounds and Skills Challenges
- The Skills Field will close at 12:15 PM.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch
1:00-2:00 PM- Qualification Rounds
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Alliance Selection
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM - Alliance Elimination matches
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for this event or would like to shadow our event volunteers, please contact Zachary Pitts at [email protected].
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In case of bad weather, a decision will be made based on the local school system.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be given
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Refunds will not be given
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.