Viking Robotics: The Battle For Valhalla date changed

A clash of code, steel and destiny!

Date
31-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-3450
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
School-Based Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
32
Spots Open
0
Event Region
Texas - Region 2
Max Registrations per Organization
5
Early-Bird Registration Opens
21-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
20-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
9-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
16-Jan-2026 16:00 EST
Price
$95.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to Nimitz High School, home of the Vikings! We’re excited to host you for Viking Robotics: The Battle for Valhalla on January 24th, 2026.

Our event will feature two main competition fields, one dedicated skills field, and two practice fields available throughout the day.

To make your visit smooth and enjoyable:

  • Meal orders will be available approximately two weeks before the event. Details and order forms will be shared with registered teams via email.

  • Parking will be available in front of the competition gym on the east side of the school. Please follow posted signage upon arrival.

  • Check-in and inspection will open at 7:30 AM, and matches will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.

Important Reminder:
Please ensure that all V5 brains, controllers, and batteries are fully charged and updated prior to the event. This helps minimize delays and keeps the competition running smoothly.

We look forward to an exciting day of teamwork, strategy, and innovation as teams battle for their place in Valhalla!


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: 31-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Nimitz High School
100 West Oakdale Road
Irving, Texas 75060
United States

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Agenda

7:30 – 8:30 Check-in and Inspection

8:30 – 8:45 Opening Ceremony and Driver’s Meeting

9:00 -12:00 Qualification Matches / Skills

12:00-1:00 *Lunch

1:30            Skills Closes

1:00 – 2:00 Qualification Matches .

2:15 - 2:45 **Alliance Selection

2:45 -4:30 Finals

4:30- 5:00 Awards, tear down, and go home.

* This is a fluid agenda. Lunch pre-order options will be announced later.

 Lunch may be shortened to keep the tournament on schedule as the Referee and EP see fit.

** This is a fluid agenda Alliance Selection will begin 15 minutes after the last Qualification match, and Finals will begin 15 minutes after Alliance selection is completed.

Volunteer

Volunteers Welcome!

Nimitz High School is hosting Viking Robotics: The Battle for Valhalla on January 24, 2026, and we’d love your help. Roles include field reset, queuing, judging, inspection assistants, and more. Training provided—no VEX experience required.

Interested? Contact Phil Hunt at [email protected]

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

All cancellations will be communicated through email. Please check your email the day before and the morning of the tournament (before leaving).

Unfortunately, there will be no make-up in case of weather cancellations.

Refund and Payment Policies

In the event that the tournament is canceled by the event administrator, a refund will be issued to registered teams. 

 

If a team/coach cancels their registration, it must be done at least one week prior to the event, or no refund will be granted.

 

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. All Engineering Notebooks must be submitted by January 20, 2026.