VEX V5 Robotics - Push Back@Universal Technical Institute : High School Only : VEX Events

VEX V5 Robotics - Push Back@Universal Technical Institute

High School Only

This event is closed to registration because:

It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to: University Technical Institute PUSH BACK VEX V5 Robotics Competition.

This is your chance to be part of an exhilarating day filled with innovation, collaboration, and competition. Let’s celebrate the power of STEM and robotics together!

Universal Technical Institute is conveniently located just off the I-75 exit east.
This competition will highlight some of the best Robotics teams in the Region. While at UTI please take some time to visit their cutting edge facility, tour the campus and visit the STEM Demonstrations.

Digital Notebook Submissions must be uploaded to RobotEvents.com by the deadline listed in the Judging Format Tab. No Physical Notebook allowed.

Lunch and Concessions

Will be available

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition

Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 Robot Inspection Checklist
Check the official VEX Q&A for rule updates and changes.
Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on robotevents.com
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
- Power strip and extension cord
- Laptop computer
- Programming cable
- Digital submission of Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit table
- Giveaways if you have them
Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101 Before Your First VEX Tournament.
Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.
Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Instructions on how to upload consent forms is given here: VEX Consent Form (English)

See you soon.

Have a VEXellent day

Gregory Selby

Everglades High School

Email: [email protected]

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: 31-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:

Universal Technical Institute
2601 Southwest 145th Avenue
Miramar, Florida 33027
United States

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Agenda

Tentative Agenda:

Doors open 8:00AM (Check in and inspections open ASAP)

Check-in until 9:00 (FIRM--if you hit traffic, you MUST call to be included in match list)

Skills field opens at 9:15

Inspections COMPLETE at 9 (Again, this is FIRM--bring robots ready to compete)

First 3 matches queued to fields by 9:15

Driver's meeting 9:15

Opening ceremonies 9:30

Qualifying matches begin 9:45

Lunch break 12:30-1:15

Qualifying matches resume 1:30

Skills field closes at 3 or at the end of the last qualifying match

Qualifying matches end 3:30

Alliance selection 3:30-4

Eliminations 4-5

Closing ceremonies 5-5:30

Volunteer

You are invited to volunteer. Needs are as follows:

1. Engineering design notebook judging virtual prior to event

2. Team interview judges (at least 2)

3. Field set up and reset

4. Score Keeping Judges

To Volunteer, please send email to

Gregory Selby
Email: [email protected]
in the SUBJECT: UTI VEXV5RC VOLUNTEER

or text that you want to volunteer, please include your name and email address when you text.

EVENT Phone number: 757-286-4280

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If an emergency or bad weather results in the need to cancel or postpone the event, registrants will be notified.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Teams will receive a refund minus the RECF required $5.00

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
Refunds will only be made if the event is cancelled by the host. Refunds will not include the $5 processing fee assessed by Robot Events for processing. Registrations will not be refunded for teams that register but choose not to come.

If a team does not pay by the registration deadline, they will be added to the waitlist.

Judging Format

Physical Engineering Notebook Submissions:
Digital Engineering notebooks will need to be submitted by 11:59PM on Wednesday, January 28th 2026, no physical notebook will be accepted the day of the event for evaluation. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents.

In Person Team Interviews:
Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event.