CANCELED: North Georgia VEX V5 Robotics Competition (MS/HS)
- Date
- 24-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-1644
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- VEXNet Field Control
- Capacity
- 32
- Spots Open
- 32
- Event Region
- Georgia
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 29-Aug-2025 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 17-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 18-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Price
- $65.00
- This event has been canceled.
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
We're excited to host this tournament for the fourth year at Ridgeland High School! This is a unique and fun event, blending teams from both Georgia and Tennessee.
Concessions will be available on site. We will also have bleachers set up for plenty of audience viewing space.
Here are a few reminders to address before the event to ensure your team is ready for competition:
1. Make sure your teams have read the most current version of the game manual and are familiar with all the rules. Check the official VEX forums and VEX website for rule updates and changes.
2. Make sure all of your robots will pass inspection.
3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting.
4. Pack for the event the day before departure. Here are a few items you don't want to forget:
* Safety Glasses
* Spare parts & tools
* Batteries and chargers
* Programming cable
* Power strip
* Laptop computer
* Engineering notebook
5. Prep for your interviews with the judges.
6. Remember that safety is the number one priority. Please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby.
7. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
8. Make sure all participants have completed the RECF release form (once per season).
We look forward to seeing you on January 24!
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 24-Jan-2026
Venue/Location:2478 Happy Valley Road
Rossville, Georgia 30741
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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* We start and finish a little later than most tournaments to help accommodate for travel time.
* This schedule is subject to change.
* All times are Eastern Standard Time.
9:00 AM Doors Open, Pit Area Opens, Practice Fields Open
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Check-in
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Inspection
9:30 AM Skills Field Opens (Closes at 4 PM. Skills line is first come first served.)
10:30 AM Driver Meeting / Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Qualification Rounds
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Qualification Rounds
4:00 PM Skills Field Closes
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Alliance Selection
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Elimination Matches
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM Awards Ceremony
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Mandi Dean at [email protected].
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the case of inclement weather or other unusual circumstances, cancellation/delay decisions will be made based on Walker County School District policy.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Unfortunately we will be unable to provide refunds due to the way payments are processed. However, in the event the EP cancels the event after payment has been made, that money can be applied to a future event hosted by Ridgeland High School.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
No refunds will 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.
Waitlist
35 teams are on the waitlist for this event.