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Over The Peninsula

Peninsula High VEX V5 Robotics Competition

Date
14-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-3221
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
1
Event Region
California - Region 4
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
27-Oct-2025 20:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
3-Jan-2026 20:00 EST
Registration Deadline
31-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
31-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$195.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event has reached capacity. Teams on waitlist may still be added.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to the "Over the Peninsula" VEX tournament hosted by the Peninsula Panthers. The event will be held in Kelly Johnson Fieldhouse.  We will be running skills as well as two competition fields and two practice fields. We expect to have another great group of judges and volunteers, and look forward to a fun day for all. 

Teams are expected to conduct themselves with the sportsmanship and gracious behavior that are core values in VEX robotics competitions. Judges and referees will give strong consideration to these traits in students and adults when considering teams for awards. All teams are expected to follow the school's general rules of conduct. Teams that fail to comply may be disqualified from the tournament without a refund. 

Teams must be checked in no later than 8:00 AM. Teams running late must contact Swathi Ram at 310-994-3898 to avoid being removed from the event. 

We always welcome input and support from our fellow teams and encourage you all to consider volunteering as a judge or support staff.

We look forward to seeing you "over the peninsula"!

All teams should:

  1. Review the rules and complete the inspection checklist about a week before the competition to allow time for any necessary adjustments. 

  2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and any changes.

  3. Read all information posted in the tournament listing on RobotEvents.com carefully.

  4. Pack for the event the day before departure. Here are some essential items not to forget:

    • Goggles/Safety Glasses
    • Spare parts & tools
    • Batteries and chargers
    • Programming cable
    • Power strips
    • Laptop
    • Engineering notebook (required for Design and Excellence Awards)
    • Giveaways (if available)

  5. Review the award descriptions and criteria for those being given during the tournament.

  6. Prepare for interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see which awards will be given.

  7. Prioritize safety. Avoid bringing tools that pose safety risks, as the venue is a tight fit. No grinding or activities that create sparks indoors. 


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
27118 Silver Spur Road
Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274
United States

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Agenda

8:00 am...  Team Arrivals/Pits open
                  Team check-in and Registration
                  Practice Fields Open/Inspection

8:45 am...  Team Meeting
9:00 am...  Opening Ceremony (Please stop all work in the pits at this time)
9:30 am...  Qualifying matches begin
12:00 pm.  Lunch
12:45 pm.  Qualifying Matches Resume
2:30 pm...  Qualifying ends
2:45 pm...  Alliance Selection
3:00 pm...  Final Matches Begin
4:00 pm...  Awards Ceremony
4:30 pm...  Load Out

All times subject to change

Volunteer

Volunteers are always welcome! High School students looking for volunteer hours can use this a great local option. 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

This indoor event will be held rain or shine.  If there is an emergency teams will be contacted by the Event Partner. Teams should make sure their contact information is up to date in RobotEvents and includes both school and non-school phone numbers.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: A full refund will be made to the teams. 

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

No refund will be issued for teams canceling after January 6th, 2024. Refunds will be processed within one month following the event minus the RobotEvents.com processing fee. Refunds only issued if a team is available from the waitlist. Refunds are for the full payment minus $5.00 RECF handling fees.

If the event is full, please place yourself on the waiting list

Payment is expected at time of registration. Teams that have not paid two weeks after close of registration will be replaced by a team from the waitlist. Teams who did not pay for past events will we removed from registration until ALL events are paid for.

Please be advised that the Event Partner will review the team's participating in the tournament weekly to remove any teams that have qualified for state championships. We reserve the right to remove and fully refund teams should this be the case in order to add a team from the waitlist that has not qualified.

Any teams that pay through the RECF will have their entry fee reimbursed minus $5.00 to cover the RECF handling fees.

Health and Safety Policies

Chaminade Showdown will be held in compliance with state, county and Los Angeles city standards at the time of the event. Teams will be notified of any changes in health and safety rules prior to the event. Attendees are strongly encouraged to stay home if they are symptomatic and/or have a fever over 99.5 degrees.

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.
  • Notebooks 02/04/2026 10:00 PM PST