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 is closed to registration because:
  • 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:

  • 2 Competition Fields

  • 1 Practice Field

  • 1 Skills Field

  • In-Person Judging Interviews

  • Concessions available for purchase

  • Livestream available at: youtube.com/@foothillrobotics1000

Judging Information:

  • Team interviews will be conducted in person on the day of the event.

  • Digital engineering notebooks must be submitted by October 9 at 9:00 PM PST. Late submissions will not be accepted.

  • Teams must sign up for an interview at check-in. Additional sign-ups will be available at the pit admin table.

Additional Notes:

  • The event is held indoors and will not be affected by weather.

  • In case of emergency, the Event Partner will contact coaches via email. Please ensure your RobotEvents contact information is up to date.

  • Skills Challenge will be open during scheduled times. Refer to the agenda on RobotEvents.

  • 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:
Foothill High School
4375 Foothill Road
Pleasanton, California 94588
United States

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Agenda

Event Schedule

  • 7:30 AM – Doors Open; Team Check-In and Inspection Begin

  • 8:30 AM – Drivers’ Meeting; Check-In and Inspection Close

  • 9:00 AM – Qualification Matches Begin; Robot Skills Field Opens

  • 12:00 PM – Lunch Break

  • 12:30 PM – Qualification Matches and Skills Resume

  • 1:30 PM – Qualification Matches End

  • 2:00 PM – Alliance Selection

  • 2:30 PM – Elimination Matches Begin

  • 4:00 PM – Awards Ceremony

  • 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:

  • Team interviews will be conducted in person on the day of the event.

  • 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.