Foothill Robotics 2nd Annual Push Back Tournament
Presented by Team 1000
- Date
- 11-Oct-2025 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-1514
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 2
- Event Region
- California - Region 2
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 25-Aug-2025 20:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 30-Aug-2025 20:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 4-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 4-Oct-2025 12:00 EDT
- Price
- FREE
- This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Welcome to Foothill Robotics’ 2nd Annual VEX V5 Robotics Tournament
This event WILL qualify for the Event Region Championship.
We’re excited to host you for this year’s competition, which is completely free for all participating teams - because learning robotics and STEM should be accessible to all. We encourage every student to take part, grow, and enjoy the experience.
This free tournament is intended for teams that may not have the resources to participate in multiple events each season. If your team does not fall into this category, please wait until after October 1st to register so that space can be prioritized for those with greater need.
Event Highlights:
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2 Competition Fields
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1 Practice Field
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1 Skills Field
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In-Person Judging Interviews
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Concessions available for purchase
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Livestream available at: youtube.com/@foothillrobotics1000
Judging Information:
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Team interviews will be conducted in person on the day of the event.
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Digital engineering notebooks must be submitted by October 9 at 9:00 PM PST. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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Teams must sign up for an interview at check-in. Additional sign-ups will be available at the pit admin table.
Additional Notes:
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The event is held indoors and will not be affected by weather.
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In case of emergency, the Event Partner will contact coaches via email. Please ensure your RobotEvents contact information is up to date.
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Skills Challenge will be open during scheduled times. Refer to the agenda on RobotEvents.
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Inspection will begin shortly after doors open. Arrive on time and prepared.
For any questions, contact: [email protected]
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: 11-Oct-2025
Venue/Location:4375 Foothill Road
Pleasanton, California 94588
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Event Schedule
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7:30 AM – Doors Open; Team Check-In and Inspection Begin
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8:30 AM – Drivers’ Meeting; Check-In and Inspection Close
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9:00 AM – Qualification Matches Begin; Robot Skills Field Opens
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12:00 PM – Lunch Break
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12:30 PM – Qualification Matches and Skills Resume
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1:30 PM – Qualification Matches End
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2:00 PM – Alliance Selection
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2:30 PM – Elimination Matches Begin
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4:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
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5:00 PM – Event Ends; Doors Close
Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to [email protected]
We greatly appreciate all help.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
The event will be held indoors, so weather conditions are not expected to impact the tournament.
In the event of an emergency, the Event Partner will contact coaches via email.
Please ensure that your contact information on RobotEvents is current so you can receive any urgent updates promptly.
Refund and Payment Policies
This is a fully free event, and as such, no refunds apply under any circumstances.
Webcast
Livestream available at: youtube.com/@foothillrobotics1000
Judging Format
In-Person Judging/Digital Engineering Notebook Submission:
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Team interviews will be conducted in person on the day of the event.
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Teams must submit a digital copy of their engineering notebook by October 9th at 9:00 PM PST.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Teams must sign up for a judging interview during event check-in. Additional sign-ups will also be available at the pit admin table.