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Ontario MS Provincial V5RC Championships

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Date
1-Mar-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-2881
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
30
Spots Open
2
Event Region
Ontario
Standard Registration Opens
15-Oct-2025 17:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
21-Feb-2026 17:00 EST
Payment Deadline
21-Feb-2026 17:00 EST
Price
CA$375.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

CanSTEAM Foundation is pleased to host the VEX Robotics Ontario Provincial Championships.

Qualification to the VEX World Championships

This event will include 5 spots for the VEX World Championships 2026.

  • Excellence Award 
  • Tournament Champions
  • Design Award
  • Robot Skills Champion

If there is a double qualifier as per the Qualifying Criteria, the replacement team comes from the Robot Skills Challenge standings at THIS EVENT.

Competition Preparation

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. 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. Prep 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.

Event Info Package

Full event details, including floor plan, judging booking, and tournament logistics:
https://www.vexontario.ca/provincials/v5rc/2026/ms/


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 1-Mar-2026

Venue/Location:
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada

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Agenda

Sunday, March 1

8:00 AMDoors Open

8:30 AM - 12:00 PMSkills Matches, Inspection and Judging

12:00 - 4:30 PMQualification Matches (No Judging and Skills)

4:30 - 5:00 PMAlliance Selections

5:00 - 6:00 PMEliminations and Finals

6:00 - 6:30 PMAwards & Closing Ceremonies

IMPORTANT
Skills fields are available only during the morning session.

Latest agenda could be found at https://www.vexontario.ca/provincials/v5rc/2026/ms/

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to a successful tournament. Please consider volunteering. No prior experience is necessary. Please email [email protected] to sign up. Volunteers will receive any training necessary and a full day of inspiration working with incredibly talented youth.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If inclement weather poses challenges, our aim is to proceed with the tournament as scheduled. Timely updates will be distributed to all participating teams through email.

Please take a moment to confirm the accuracy of your contact information on Robot Events.

Ensure that the email and/or phone number you provide can be reached outside of regular office hours, as we might need to reach out to you in case of emergencies.

Refund and Payment Policies

Please ensure that payment is submitted online at http://go.cansteam.org/onprovspaymentv5. If we do not receive your payment by the specified due date, your team will be placed on the waiting list.

  1. Teams that qualify for the Championship event, on or before, January 31st, 2026, will have two weeks to register and pay.
  2. Teams that qualify on or after February 1, 2026, (or qualified for a Championship event that is less than three weeks away) will have one week to register and pay.
     

If the Event Partner cancels the event:
A full refund will be provided.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Registration fees are non-refundable.

Payment Information

As Robot Events does not accept payment for events outside of the US, and not calculating the tax properly. Please pay through the Zeffy link listed above:

  1. Payment is due on 5PM Feb 21th, 2026. Any teams who hasn't paid after the due date will be moved to waitlist.
  2. At the donation section of payment page, change from default 15% to 0%.

Any teams that fail to pay the registration within these guidelines will be moved to the waitlist and the spot will be opened up to other teams.

Health and Safety Policies

Health & Safety Policy

The well-being of all participants, volunteers, and spectators is our priority. To keep the event safe and enjoyable:

  • Spectators may watch from designated seating areas.

  • Pit areas are limited to team members and registered coaches.

  • Hygiene: Please stay home if unwell.

  • Livestream: The event will be streamed for remote viewing.

  • Guidelines: We will follow any public health rules in place at the time.

  • Field access: Only marked staff may enter the field; teams retrieve robots from the side after matches are scored.
Date: 1-Mar-2026
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada

Travel Info

Date: 1-Mar-2026

Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville
Markham, Ontario L3R 2E4
Canada

Travel Info

Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St
Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 2E4

https://goo.gl/maps/PdGpoijfsgszQLxL9

 

Webcast

Will be added closer to the event date.

Judging Format

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents.

Book your judging slot at Ontario MS Provincial V5RC Championships 2026 | JudgeSlot

Notebook Submissions due date: Monday Feb 16th, 2026 at 5PM