Westwood Robotics VEX V5RC - 2025/2026 Push Back

Trojan Takeover Blended Event (MS & HS)

Date: 30-Jan-2026 - 31-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code: RE-V5RC-25-2077
Program: VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type: Open Tournament
Event Format: In-Person
Field Control System: Smart Field Control
Capacity: 48
Spots Open: 21
Event Region: Alberta/Saskatchewan
Max Registrations per Organization: 12
Standard Registration Opens: 8-Oct-2025 19:00 EDT
Registration Deadline: 26-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price: FREE

This event is closed to registration because:

It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

With one week to go before Mecha Mayhem why not test out the final changes at Westwoods Trojan Takeover tournament hosted in Fort McMurray!

The Main Competition will take place in the large gymnasium at Westwood Community High School with team pits being located in the attrium entering the gym " The Streets".

Practice fields will be set up in our Multipurpose room directly next to the pits.

Lunch is provided for all student participants, coaches, and volunteers. Coaches, please contact Jeff Landry, [email protected], at least one week prior to the event with any dietary restrictions your teams have. The school Cafeteria will remain open throughout the competiton as well.

Spectators are welcome to attend. Seating will be on the gymnasium bleachers.

Competition Preparation:

This event is sure to be an exciting one! All teams should come prepared for the competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared:

1. Review the rules, the code of conduct, and run through the inspection checklist.
2. Check the VEX Forum and the Q&A for official rule updates and changes.
3. Carefully read all of the information contained in this tournament posting
4. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
5. Prepare for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
6. Ensure that you have the latest version of firmware.
7. Bring your own power expander.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Thanks in advance!

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: 30-Jan-2026 - 31-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:

221 Tundra Dr
221 Tundra Drive
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4X1
Canada

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Agenda

Friday Jan 30th (Optional: Teams are welcome to drop-in to complete robot inspection and set up their pit areas. Practice fields and Skills runs will be available)

5:00pm Venue Opens / Setup
6:30pm Registration/Pits open/Inspection Open
8:00pm Venue Closes

Saturday Jan 31st

7:30am - Venue opens
9:00am - Registration/Inspection Closes/Opening Ceremony/Drivers Meeting
9:30am - Tournament begins: Practice Matches, Qualifications, Skills Challenges and Judging
12:00pm - Lunch Break
12:45pm - Tournament resumes: Qualifications, Skills Challenges and Judging
3:00pm - Qualifications end, Skills Challenges close
3:30pm - Alliance Selection
4:00pm - Eliminations begin
5:00pm - Closing Ceremony, Awards, & Cleanup

8:00pm - Venue Closes

**Schedule subject to change**

Volunteer

If you would like to volunteer to help with our event, you can reach out to the Event Coordinator, Jeff Landry.

[email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If the event has to be cancelled due to weather, registrants will be notified and funds will be reimbursed. Please make sure your contact information is current in Robot Events.

In case of an emergency while on site all safety protocols will be adhered to.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:

Fees will be refunded.

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

Fees will not be refunded.

Date: 30-Jan-2026 - 31-Jan-2026

221 Tundra Dr
221 Tundra Drive
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4X1
Canada

Travel Info

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//221+Tundra+Dr,+Fort+McMurray,+AB+T9H+4Z7/@56.728622,-111.5342494,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x53b008f76b681855:0x2e04a796d37c49!2m2!1d-111.4518524!2d56.7286433?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Hotels in Fort McMurray

https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-McMurray-Hotels.d4001.Travel-Guide-Hotels

Webcast

Westwood Community High School Youtube Channel

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should make sure they have a Digital Copy of their notebook posted to RobotEvents on or before Jan 28th as this is the date the fiiles will be downloaded. Teams will be given a set time to meet with Judges during the course of the day and are required to attend if they wish to qulaify for any judged awards.