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DSU VEX Robotics Qualifier

VEX V5 Robotics Competition Blended MS/HS Event

Date
20-Dec-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-2286
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
24
Spots Open
5
Event Region
South Dakota
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
29-Sep-2025 16:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
17-Dec-2025 16:00 EST
Payment Deadline
5-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Price
$45.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

DSU VEX Robotics Qualifier

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX V5 Robotics Competition on the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch specials will be announced.

Elimination Matches

Number of elimination alliances (16-23 teams = 8 alliances in finals, 24-31 teams =12 alliances in finals, 32+ teams = 16 alliances in finals)

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

 

Review all game information: Current Game Webpage

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 Robot Inspection Checklist

  2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com

  4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

    • Goggles/Safety Glasses

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  7. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

  8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Instructions on how to upload consent forms are given here: VEX Consent Form.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 20-Dec-2025

Venue/Location:
Dakota State University Fieldhouse
820 Washington Avenue North
Madison, South Dakota 57042
United States

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Agenda

 

TENTATIVE! Check here the week of the event to make sure you have the current agenda.

 

8:30 am Doors open, team check-in begins

9:30 Team check-in ends

 

Teams MUST be checked-in by 9:30, as the Match Schedule will be run at that time and CANNOT be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.

 

8:30 am Inspection begins

8:45 Skills Begins

10:00 am Inspection ends

10:15 Team & Driver meeting

10:30 Qualification matches

2:40 Qualification matches & Skills end

SKILLS WILL END IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE LAST QUALIFICATION MATCH

2:50 Alliance selection

3:15 Finals matches (Awards intermixed between rounds)

4:30 Final awards and closing

 

NOTES:

- Alliances will be 2 teams.

- All teams up to 32 will participate in the finals. (Note: Teams that decline invitations may inadvertently remove themselves from finals)

- If an odd number of teams, the last-ranked team should still attend Alliance Selection in case a team withdraws due to a problem with their robot.

- All finals matches will be one-and-done (no best-of-three matches).

- Ties in finals matches will be replayed until a winner is determined.

Volunteer

Thank you for volunteering to work at the DSU Qualifier on December 20, 2025.

If you are a DSU employee, no form is required. 

If you are not currently employed at DSU, please complete the Volunteer Form. In addition to the Volunteer Form, all non-employee volunteers will be required to complete a Background Check request from HireRight. Employees at DSU would already have completed this form, however, not all STUDENT employees have a background check on file. Student employees must also complete the Volunteer Form and Background Check. 

Thank you!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather and cancellation of the event, notice will be provided on the event webpage and email notification will be provided to teams. 

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event, refunds will be issued up to $40, less the $5 Event Robotics fee. 

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend, refunds will not be issued. 

 

Webcast

http://youtube.com/live/OxHpM-G8HjY

Judging Format

 

  • Phisical Engeneering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. A Physical notebook will be collected from teams at checkin.