UWA & KSR VEX V5 Robotics Competition MS/HS January Tournament
by UWA Black Belt Stem Institute & KSR @ Sumter Central HS
- Date
- 23-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-25-3490
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 6
- Event Region
- Alabama
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 6
- Early-Bird Registration Opens
- 11-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
- Standard Registration Opens
- 12-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 19-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 19-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
- Price
- $70.00
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
We’re excited to be hosting tournaments throughout the Black Belt in Alabama!
This tournament is a great chance for both new and experienced teams to gain valuable practice, test out design and programming ideas, and connect with other VEX teams. Come sharpen your skills, make new friends, and enjoy a fun day of robotics!
Stay tuned for more details on parking, concessions, and other logistics. Updates will be posted here and emailed to all registered teams.
Coaches: Please make sure your RobotEvents email is accurate — all official updates will be sent there.
We can’t wait to see what your teams bring to the field!
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 23-Jan-2026
Venue/Location:13878 U.S. 11
York, Alabama 36925
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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The following agenda is tentative. We are planning on getting at least 6 matches per team.
| Event | Start | Stop | Time |
| Registration | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 1:00 |
| Inspection | 8:30 AM | 9:30 AM | 1:00 |
| Opening Meeting | 9:30 AM | 9:45 AM | 0:15 |
| Skills Fields | 9:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:15 |
| Qualification Matches | 9:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:15 |
| Lunch | 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | 0:30 |
| Qualification Matches Resume | 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM | 0:45 |
| Skills Fields | 12:30 PM | 1:45 PM | 0:45 |
| Elimination Tournament | 2:00 PM | 2:45 PM | 0:45 |
| Awards / Closing | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM | 0:15 |
Volunteer
If you’d like to be part of the action, we’d love your help! We’re looking for volunteers to support roles like Judging, Scorekeeping, Queuing, and Field Resetting. No experience is required — just bring your energy and enthusiasm, and we’ll provide the guidance you need.
If you’re interested, please email [email protected] — we’d be excited to have you join the team!
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In case of bad weather conditions or possible cancellations please visit the event on Robotevents.com where we will post updates about the event status as needed.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
-
Refunds will be given, minus the $5 processing fee from the REC Foundation.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
- No refund will be given.
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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.