General Info

The competition will feature 3 fields in a single division, with 32 teams advancing into the elimination bracket. Each team will compete in at least 6 qualification matches, and the finalized schedule for skills and matches can be found in the agenda tab. Skills fields will be open during lunch and before the drivers’ meeting. Judging will take place in the pits, and stop during lunch.

Note:  Each team's skills score will be uploaded to the World Skills Standings (WSS)

Grade Level: Blended (Middle School & High School)

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: In-Person Judging -- Please turn in notebooks during check in.  Judging will take place in the pits and field areas.

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Concessions:  Chick Fil A will be on hand for a selection of options around the lunch hour, as well as general concessions throughout the day.

COMPETITION PREPARATION:

This event is sure to be a fast-paced and exciting event. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. V5 Inspection checklist found 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

Programming cable

Power strip

Laptop computer

Engineering notebook (if you have one, helpful for Judges, Design and Excellence Awards)

Innovate application -- If you plan to be eligible for this judged award.

5. Be sure to read 101 Things I wish I’d Known Before My First Vex Tournament 

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

7. Prep for your interviews with the judges. 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 the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.

9. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants are more than welcome to watch the referee training videos before they attend a tournament. The referee training videos can be found (link will be added when available).

10. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide. The guide can be found here.

AWARDS:

Excellence 

Tournament Champions

Robot Skills Champion

Design Award

Judges Award

Innovate Award

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No