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Mississippi VEX V5 Robotics Competition State Championship MS

V5RC Middle School 2026

Date
23-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-1269
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
32
Spots Open
1
Event Region
Mississippi
Standard Registration Opens
16-Sep-2025 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
13-Feb-2026 18:00 EST
Payment Deadline
13-Feb-2026 22:00 EST
Price
$175.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Please check the website as the event date approaches for updates to the event.

Please be flexible as our agenda is tentative and subject to change. 

Location: The event will be held at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson, MS.

Volunteers: Please consider volunteering at our event by clicking HERE. You are welcome to share this link with parents, family and friends.

Concessions: Concessions will be available for purchase. The convention center is cashless, but they do accept all major credit and debit cards.

Consent Forms: All participants must have a Participant Release Form on file. It is the responsibility of the Team’s Primary Contact to make sure this occurs. A link to the instructions on how to submit a Participant Release Form is found HERE.

Digital Notebook: A digital Engineering Notebook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted to qualify for the Excellence Award and Design Award. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Notebooks must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 13 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation RSM. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.

Inspection: Inspection is scheduled first thing in the morning. All teams must pass inspection to be allowed to compete in either skills or qualification matches. Please be prepared and ensure that your robot will pass inspection BEFORE the competition by reviewing the INSPECTION CHECKLIST.

Interviews: All teams will be interviewed in-person at the event. Judges will come to interview teams in the morning prior to qualification matches and will leave a note at your table if they miss you. Please leave a representative at your pit area at all times so they can come get you when the judges are ready for your team. 

Tournament: Teams should carefully review the GAME MANUAL. Know the rules!!

Lodging: We have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at The Westin located in the heart of downtown Jackson within walking distrance of the Jackson Convention Center. To reserve your room using this discounted rate, click HERE.

Payment is due two weeks after a team is registered or immediately if after February 6 unless other arrangements are made with the EP.  All teams not paid after two weeks of registration will be moved to the waitlist and may be added back in, IF there is still room on the roster. If your registration payment process takes longer than two week, clear communication will keep teams from being moved to the Waitlist.  

If you have any questions or issues prior to the day of the event, please feel free to contact Jennifer Richardson by email at [email protected] or by phone at 601.259.4381.


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 23-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Jackson Convention Complex Center
105 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
United States

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Agenda

Friday, January 13

  • Notebooks Due at 5:00 pm

Sunday, February 22

  • Event Setup 12:00 - 6:00 pm

Monday, February 23

  • 8:00 AM                              Doors and pit areas open
  • 8:30 AM                              Team meeting
  • 8:45 AM                              Inspection, interviews and skills begin
  • 10:00 AM                            Qualification matches begin
  • 12:00 PM                            Interviews end
  • 12:00 PM                            Lunch break (no skills or qualification matches)
  • 12:30 PM                            Qualification & skills matches resume
  • 4:00 PM                              Qualification & skills matches end
  • 4:30 PM                              Alliance selection
  • 5:00 PM                              Finals begin
  • 6:30 PM                              Awards

Volunteer

Volunteers are an important part of our competitions and are greatly appreciated!! If you would be willing to volunteer, please sign up HERE. There is no experience necessary for most positions, and we will train you. AND we will provide lunch, snacks and drinks for you on competition day. 

Want to find out more about volunteer roles and expectations? Visit the REC Foundation Knowledge Base at REC Foundation > Volunteers to check out position descriptions and find volunteer training materials.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If weather, a local emergency, or restrictions cause us to cancel or modify the scheule for this event, all teams will be notified via email.

Refund and Payment Policies

Payment is due two weeks after a team is registered or immediately if after February 6 unless other arrangements are made with the EP.  All teams not paid after two weeks of registration will be moved to the waitlist and may be added back in, IF there is still room on the roster. If your registration payment process takes longer than two week, clear communication will keep teams from being moved to the Waitlist.  

***Due to the financial commitment on the part of the event partner, no refunds will be possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Date: 23-Feb-2026
Jackson Convention Complex Center
105 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
United States

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Webcast

We are exploring the option of a livestream. Link will be posted here if it becomes an option.

Judging Format

In Person Team Interviews
Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event in the pit area in the morning during the skills competition.

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions
A digital Engineering Notebook (or scanned copy of a written notebook) must be submitted to qualify for the Excellence Award and Design Award. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Notebooks must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026 if you want it considered for judging. The notebook is only shared with event staff, including the Event Partner, Judge Advisor, and Judges, and may include the REC Foundation EEM. Details on this process are given in the Judge Guide Addendum.