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VEX Robotics

V5RC I Push Back I Gateshead Regional I (MS/HS)

Organised by Whickham School

Date
31-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-3981
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
16
Spots Open
1
Event Region
United Kingdom
Max Registrations per Organization
3
Standard Registration Opens
22-Dec-2025 04:00 EST
Registration Deadline
28-Jan-2026 04:00 EST
Payment Deadline
31/01/26
Price
£0.00
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

UK Teams only

Thank you for registering for the Gateshead Regional for "Push Back" Competition at Whickham School. I'm really excited for this new season! 

Please complete the Online Consent Forms, contact me for help if needed?

I'm looking forward to meeting you and your team on Saturday 31st January 2026; there is ample parking right next to the venue as it's a Saturday.

Please bring packed lunches  and refreshments. However, there may be Whickham "World Challenge" pupils refreshments and treats for a donation. There is local amenities too, within a short didtance to the school.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: No Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 31-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane
Whickham, NE16 5AR
United Kingdom

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Agenda

09:25 - Check-in and Inspection Opens

09:45 - Opening Ceremony & Drivers Meeting

10:15 - Practice Matches

10:40 - Qualification Matches

12:15 - Lunch Break

12:45 - Qualification Matches

13:45 – Alliance Selection

14:00 - Elimination Matches

15:10 - Awards

15:30 – Close

Robot Skills Available from 11:00 – 13:45

Volunteer

Please contact me, we need more volunteers in the North East! These can be teachers or parents or people from the world of work. I will need scorers, additional head ref and field reseters.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

We are not expecting inclement weather issues. Should issues with venue or routes into it occur then I will email out the night before.

Should you have transport issues, please contact my mobile.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

You will be emailed 2 weeks before hand.

 

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

Please contact [email protected] to ask to be withdrawn from the event.

 

Health and Safety Policies

Teams must be acompanied by an adult all day.

Risk assesment is available for the the Download area.
Date: 31-Jan-2026
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane
Whickham, NE16 5AR
United Kingdom

Travel Info

Whickham School
Whickham, NE16 5AR
United Kingdom

Travel Info

Whickham School NE16 5AR

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jEzra2xddvdp9ehX8

 

Webcast

N/A

Judging Format

  • No Judging