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Cross Border Challenge

Battle of the Best in WA / CAN

Date
13-Dec-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-2197
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
VEXNet Field Control
Capacity
64
Spots Open
2
Event Region
Washington
Max Registrations per Organization
16
Early-Bird Registration Opens
6-Oct-2025 18:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
1-Nov-2025 18:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
28-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
28-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$80.00
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 the Cross Border Challenge! 50% of the capacity of this event is registered for teams in WA and the other 50% is reserved for teams from BC.

Direct any questions to Riley Liddle : [email protected]    OR  Paul Clement: [email protected]

Refunds will be issued (less a $10.00 administration fee) only before the registration deadline.

All teams, regardless of HS or MS will be competing together for one set of awards. MS teams will not receive separate awards or state qualification.

Please have ALL your teams go through the inspection list and make sure they are in compliance BEFORE they come to the event!

 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No


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: 13-Dec-2025

Venue/Location:
Bellingham High School
2020 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, Washington 98225
United States

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Agenda

This agenda is subject to change depending on day of event conditions.

7:30 Doors Open

8:00 Inspection Open

8:30 Check-in Deadline

8:30 Skills Opportunities Start (open continuously 8:30 – 2:00)

9:00 Opening ceremonies and driver meeting

9:30 Qualification Rounds and Judging Start

9:45 Pizza Orders -- SLICED Pizza of Bellingham  Due

1:00 – 1:30 Lunch (skills open during lunch)

1:30 Qualification Matches Restart

2:00 Skills and Judging End

4:00 Qualifications End

4:15 Alliance Selection

4:45 Elimination Bracket Start

6:30 Awards

Check-In:
PLEASE check-in ALL your teams competing for the day at the registration table as soon as you arrive . Check-in ends at 8:30 SHARP so we can generate the match list. If you are running into travel issues and will not arrive by 8:00 am - call or text 206-920-8245  and I will check your teams in so they will be in the match list. Teams who do not meet the check-in deadline will not be placed in the day

 

PIZZA  Information : 

SLICED Pizza in Bellingham will be offering XL CHEESE . PEPPERONI , or PEPPERONI/SAUSAGE  as options for pizza for $15 each.  We will be accepting CASH OR CARD payments for the pizza orders!


Please have ALL your teams go through the inspection list and make sure they are in compliance BEFORE they come to the event!

Volunteer

Volunteers are always needed and welcome.

Robotic experience is not required.

Contact Riley Liddle or Paul Clement 

[email protected]

[email protected]

 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Bad Weather

We will be monitoring regional forecasts when considering alterations or cancellations.  In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations/schedule alterations, updates will be posted on Robotevents.com. Please call Riley Liddle @ 206 920 8245 if you have specific questions or concerns.

Late Arrival

If your team will be late you MUST contact Riley Liddle @ 206 920 8245 by 8:30 am as the match lists are run at 9:00 am. Phone calls are better than texts due to data transfer time lag.  Teams will not be included in the schedule after this time. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Refund will be granted less the $5.00 Robot Events surcharge

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

Refunds (less a $10.00 administration fee) will be issued if cancellation is communicated BEFORE the registration closure date.
Date: 13-Dec-2025
Bellingham High School
2020 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, Washington 98225
United States

Travel Info

Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham

Dates: 12/12/25 – 12/14/25

Rate: $119 + Tax for up to 15 rooms (mix of single king/double queen)

Cut Off Date: 12/1

 

Cross Border Challenge – Booking Link

Judging Format

  • All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event.
  • Teams must OPT IN to an interview.  Judges will NOT becoming to team tables, rather teams must find a time to come to the Judges table between matches for their interviw!
  • Teams must ensure that their Engineering Notebook is submitted by monday 12/8/2025 by 12pm EST.