Exo's Push Back HS League

Date
5-Nov-2025 - 19-Feb-2026
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-1127
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
League
Event Format
In-Person Invitational
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
16
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Washington
Standard Registration Opens
25-Aug-2025 20:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
29-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
29-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the Exothermic Invitational League!

We welcome you to our five fun-filled league nights hosted throughout the Push Back season. Be prepared to test your skills, showcase your ingenuity, and compete in the sport of robotics.

Participant Release Form

Teams will be checked prior to the event to ensure release forms have been signed. The RECF participant release form can be found in the Documents tab or under the My Account section on RobotEvents.

Inspection

Teams, please help us speed up inspection time in the morning by checking your robot prior to the competition. The inspection checklist can be found here: https://kb.roboticseducation.org/hc/en-us/article_attachments/32484006644887

Notebooks

Please ensure notebooks are submitted on RobotEvents by the deadline of February 19th.

Thank you for attending and helping to support Ignite Robotics!
Any event inquiries can be made to: [email protected]


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 5-Nov-2025
Venue/Location:
Blaze Robotics Academy-Bellevue
1910 132nd Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, Washington 98005
United States
Date: 19-Nov-2025
Venue/Location:
Blaze Robotics Academy-Bellevue
1910 132nd Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, Washington 98005
United States
Date: 3-Dec-2025
Venue/Location:
Blaze Robotics Academy-Bellevue
1910 132nd Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, Washington 98005
United States
Date: 4-Feb-2026
Venue/Location:
Blaze Robotics Academy-Bellevue
1910 132nd Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, Washington 98005
United States
Date: 19-Feb-2026
Venue/Location:
Blaze Robotics Academy-Bellevue
1910 132nd Avenue Northeast
Bellevue, Washington 98005
United States

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Agenda

The agenda is tentative and subject to change. Check back often to make sure you are updated!
Last Updated: Feb 2026

FINAL LEAGUE NIGHT: MODIFIED SCHEDULE

3:30 PM - Doors Open, Inspection and Skills Begin
5:30 PM - Inspection closes
6:45 PM - Alliance Selection/Skills Closes
7:00 PM - Elimination Matches Begin
7:45 PM - Awards Ceremony

Please stick around for clean up!

Note: The final league night of February 25th will be the only one with judging available. Judging will be available while qualification matches are going.

Volunteer

It takes an army to make these events possible, and we welcome all those who are interested in volunteering. No prior experience is required to volunteer, and we will provide training in the morning. There are roles for all ages, so come out and enjoy the fun!

Please use the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9AA2AA3FDC61-57477455-20252026

For further questions, please contact:
    Phoebe Nather​
        
Email: [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of an emergency or bad weather, we will notify teams via email and try to reschedule.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Refunds will only be made if the event is canceled. Refunds will not include the $5 processing fee assessed by RobotEvents for processing.

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event, then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

There will not be refunds for the event, regardless of circumstances. It is expected that teams utilize the RobotEvents system to handle event payments before attending the event.

 

Payment Deadline:

Payment is to be submitted by October 29th. Any team that is added after the payment deadline will have one week to submit payment.

Special payment accommodations can be made by contacting [email protected].

Judging Format

  • Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews:
    Team interviews will be conducted in person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date. 

Digital Engineering Notebooks will be due on the Monday before the final league night - February 16, 2026