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VEX Robotics

DevilBots Brawl

UW-Stout Vex V5 Robotics Competition - HS Only

Date
31-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-2841
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Wisconsin
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Early-Bird Registration Opens
13-Oct-2025 16:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
20-Dec-2025 16:00 EST
Registration Deadline
28-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
16-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$80.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the 1st Annual V5RC Tournament at the University of Wisconsin–Stout: DevilBots Brawl!

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX V5 Robotics Competition on the RobotEvents 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 RobotEvents website.

Engineering notebooks

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

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available starting at 10 am at the Blue Devil Market in the Memorial Student Center

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.

  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 (Optional)

  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 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.

Parking

The main event is on the 2nd floor of the Memorial Student Center. The street directly in front of the Memorial Student Center (3rd St E) is a loading zone for teams to drop off items and students. Free parking is just down the street at Lot 29 (or Lot 18 or Lot 24). 

There is also a map available for teams in the image galery tab on RobotEvents.


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 31-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Memorial Student Center
302 10th Avenue East
Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751
United States

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Agenda

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

  • 8:00 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
  • 12:00 Lunch break begins
  • 12:45 Lunch break ends
  • 2:40 Qualification matches & Skills end
    • SKILLS WILL END IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 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 there are 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

DevilBots Brawl is looking for volunteers for helping the event run as smoothly as possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated. For more information feel free to reach out to Nicholas Doboszenski at [email protected] or signup with this link. For more information about volunteering at vex robotics envents see How To Volunteer At Local Events.

Below are the different roles for volunteers. Depending on how many people sign up we may need to move people around and fill other roles.

Event Volunteer Signup Link

2025-2026 Wisconsin V5RC & IQ Judging

Field Reset

Description: Accurately reset the competition field after each match and assist the Field Manager or Head Referee as needed. Note: students with high energy and younger children do well.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience is needed.

Skills:

  • Ability to review field diagrams to place game objects in correct locations on the competition field
  • Move quickly around the field
  • Good listening skills

 

Inspector

Description: Conduct inspections to verify that robots comply with the rules and specifications outlined in the game manuals.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Intermediate. Basic knowledge of robot construction and familiarity with V5RC & VIQRC parts is helpful, but not mandatory.

Skills:

  • Collaborate with others as a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Follow inspection checklist

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Pit Admin Assistant

Description: Serve in a customer service role by assisting teams and guests with competition- and venue-related questions.

Activity Level: Low (mostly sitting).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

  • Ability to troubleshoot issues
  • Communicate effectively

 

Practice Field Official

Description: Oversee practice fields and ensure that all teams have access to practice time and proceed in an orderly fashion.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

  • Monitor students and keep order
  • Communicate effectively

 

Queuing

Description: Assist with staging teams for upcoming matches.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

  • Communicate effectively
  • Attention to detail
  • Stay organized in fast-paced environment
  • Follow instructions

 

Scorekeeper Referee / Skills Field Official

Description: Record scores using the TM Mobile app or paper score sheets. Verify recorded scores with other Scorekeeping Referees and/or the Head Referee as needed, and with the student drivers after each match. Discuss possible rule violations with the Head Referee after the match. Ensure the field is reset and robots are ready for the next match.

Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking.

Experience Level: Intermediate. Experienced volunteers are preferred; however, Scorekeeper Referees can be new volunteers and can be trained quickly. Must be at least 15 years old for all events.

Skills:

  • Apply knowledge of the game and rules and be impartial
  • Attention to detail
  • Work effectively as a member of a team
  • Interact positively with students

 

Team Check-in

Description: Welcome teams as they arrive. Verify teams, hand out materials, and collect Engineering Notebooks. Answer basic questions about the facility and event.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

  • Attention to detail
  • Communicate effectively
  • Comfortable using a computer

 

Volunteer Check-in

Description: Welcome volunteers and guests. Verify schedule, hand out materials, direct volunteers to appropriate locations. Answer basic questions about the facility and event. Can be a fast-paced role.

Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking).

Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required.

Skills:

  • Attention to detail
  • Communicate effectively
  • Comfortable using a computer

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In case of inclement teams will be advised as needed by the event planner.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Teams will be fully refunded minus a $5 processing fee.

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

Teams can receive a $75 refund if the Event Partner is notified before January 17th, 2025.  No refunds will be given after this time.

Webcast

Livestream will be available at the start of the event (January 31, 2026 @ 10am):
DevilBots Brawl - VEX Robotics Competition

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.