UAT Push Back Bash
VEX V5 Robotics Competition, High School Only, In Person Judging
- Date
- 17-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-2872
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 40
- Spots Open
- 14
- Event Region
- Arizona
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 10
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 18-Nov-2025 20:00 EST
- Standard Registration Opens
- 6-Dec-2025 20:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 9-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 26-Nov-2025 18:00 EST
- Price
- $100.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Get ready for UAT PUSH BACK BASH! Hosted at the University of Advancing Technology this event is all about innovation, excitement, and high-energy competition.
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Grade Level: High School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 17-Jan-2026
Venue/Location:2625 West Baseline Road
Tempe, Arizona 85283
United States
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Event Schedule:
8:00 Team Arrival and Check In
--> Must be checked in by 8:15
8:00 Volunteer Check In
8:15-8:30 Volunteer and Judge Huddle
8:30-8:50 Opening Ceremony and Welcome
8:50-9:00 Team Meeting & Safety Announcements
9:00 Qualification and Skills Matches Begin
12:00-12:30 Lunch Break
12:30- 12:45 Field Reset
12:45 Qualification and Skills Matches Continue - Skills will be open until the end of qualifications
2:30-3:00 Alliance Selection & Prep for Final Rounds
3:00-4:00 Elimination Matches
4:00-4:30 Awards Ceremony and Closing
4:30-5:00 Pit Tear Down and Volunteers Dismissed
Volunteer
Volunteers! Email [email protected] to indicate interest in volunteering.
Welcome Volunteers to UAT PUSH BACK BASH!
This event is not possible without ALL of your help, so THANK YOU so much for your time and willingness to volunteer.
Make sure you are in comfortable shoes as you will be standing and walking for the majority of the event.
When you arrive, check in at the "volunteer check in" table near the entrance. Here you will pick up your name badge and assignment.
Your role may include one of the following: queing, field reset, judging, pit area organization, or keeping the crowd safe and energetic. No matter where you are assigned, your service is appreciated and needed for this event,
Thank you for giving of your time and energy to help UAT Workshop Club host our very first robotics event!
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Weather Policy:
All event activities will be held indoors at the venue, with exception of the walk from the parking lot to the building. All teams will be emailed as soon as possible if there are severe weather changes or delays in the schedule as the event is being held. The event will continue as scheduled permitted travelling to the venue can be done safely.
Emergency Policy:
In the case of a fire alarm, medical incident, or a safety threat, all present bodies must adhere to directions given by event staff and security. Teams shall remain with coaches until given the clear.
Refund and Payment Policies
In the case that the event planner cancels the event (due to safety concerns, facility issues, or emergencies), all teams will receive a full refund of their registration fee.
In the event that a coach or mentor registers a team, the following will apply:
Withdrawls made 14 days before the event, will receive a full refund.
Withdrawls made 7 days before the event will receive 50% refund.
Withdrawls made within 7 days of the event or do not show up to the event, will not recevie a refund.
The $5 RobotEvents fee will not be included in any issued refunds.
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.