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CANCELLED STEM Collegiate – V5RC Push Back: New Year Reboot (MS)

Date
10-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-2915
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
24
Spots Open
24
Event Region
Alberta/Saskatchewan
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
15-Oct-2025 19:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
19-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
3-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
CA$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has been canceled.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

General Info

Middle School Tournament
Live stream link will be posted closer to the event date.

The STEM Collegiate – V5RC Push Back: New Year Reboot V5RC Tournament will be held in the Great Hall at STEM Collegiate Charter School in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

You are on the event page for the Middle School Tournament. Please note that this event will run in parallel with a High School tournament. The Middle School division has a capacity of 16 teams and will include one competition field, one skills field, and one practice field.

Event Features:

  • Spectator seating will be available in the gym.

  • Classrooms will serve as team pit areas.

  • The event will be live-streamed — please check the Webcast tab on the event day for the link.

  • All teams will have at least six qualification matches.

  • Elimination rounds will consist of 8 alliances of 2 teams.

  • Skills and Judging will be available on a queuing system up until the end of qualification rounds.

Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

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. The submission deadline for digital notebooks will be 7 days before the event, which is January 3, 2025. Any notebook entries after this date will not be considered by the judges.
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC Teams: No


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 10-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
STEM Collegiate
4703 52 Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 3R6
Canada

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Agenda

Agenda

The following schedule outlines the order of events.
A detailed agenda will be released in December 2025.

Friday, January 9, 2026
Optional Setup & Early Inspection

  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Teams are welcome to drop in for early robot inspections and pit setup.
    Practice fields will be available during this time.

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Tournament Day

  • 7:00 AM: Doors Open & Inspections Begin

  • 9:00 AM: Inspections Close, Opening Ceremony & Driver Meeting

  • 9:30 AM: Qualification Matches Begin; Skills & Judging Open

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch Break

  • 12:45 PM: Qualification Matches, Skills, & Judging Resume

  • 4:15 PM: Qualifications Finish; Skills & Judging Close

  • 4:30 PM: Alliance Selection Begins

  • 5:00 PM: Elimination Rounds Begin

  • 6:30 PM: Closing Ceremony, Awards, & Cleanup

  • 8:00 PM: Venue Closes

Volunteer

Interested in joining the team?  We are looking for volunteers to join the crew to help in the following areas:

  • Friday setup
  • Skills score keeping, field reset, and match queuing.
  • Saturday evening and/or Sunday morning clean up.

Please contact Hannah Terkper if interested. [email protected] 

Food will be provided. Thank you in advance!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event that the venue is closed, the tournament will be cancelled or postponed to a later date. Refunds will be processed after the fees of hosting the event have been paid.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be given 

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Refunds will be given if the spot is filled by another team. Refunds will not be given if the spot is not filled by another team.

Health and Safety Policies

The health and safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority.
Please review the following guidelines for the STEM Collegiate – Push Back: New Year Reboot Tournament:

  • All participants must follow venue safety rules and the REC Foundation Code of Conduct at all times.

  • Teams are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized pit area and ensuring that cords, tools, and batteries are used safely.

  • Only team members and approved volunteers are permitted in competition and pit areas.

  • Safety glasses must be worn by anyone handling robots near the field or in the pits.

  • In case of emergency, participants should notify an event volunteer or staff member immediately.

  • Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue, and teams are encouraged to maintain good hygiene and personal space.
Date: 10-Jan-2026
STEM Collegiate
4703 52 Avenue Northwest
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 3R6
Canada

Travel Info

The STEM Collegiate – Push Back: New Year Reboot Tournament will be held at STEM Collegiate Charter School, located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Address:
STEM Collegiate
4703 52 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T6B 3R6

Parking & Drop-Off:

  • Free on-site parking is available for cars and school buses.

  • Bus parking spots are available.

  • Teams may unload equipment at the main entrance before parking.

Nearby Amenities:
Several restaurants, fast food options, and coffee shops are located within a 5-minute drive of the school.

Out-of-Town Teams:
If your team requires overnight accommodation, there are multiple hotels nearby along Whyte Avenue and Gateway Boulevard offering group rates for school events.

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. The submission deadline for digital notebooks will be 7 days before the event, which is January 3, 2025. Any notebook entries after this date will not be considered by the judges.

Waitlist

6 teams are on the waitlist for this event.

Please login to add or remove teams from the waiting list.