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 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:
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Meal orders will be available approximately two weeks before the event. Details and order forms will be shared with registered teams via email.
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Parking will be available in front of the competition gym on the east side of the school. Please follow posted signage upon arrival.
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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:100 West Oakdale Road
Irving, Texas 75060
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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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.