SabreTech Robotics 3rd Annual VEX V5 Robotics Qualifier

Middle School & High School teams, Digital Notebook Submissions

Date
17-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-25-9946
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
42
Spots Open
6
Event Region
Florida - South
Max Registrations per Organization
2
Early-Bird Registration Opens
11-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
6-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
12-Dec-2025 17:00 EST
Payment Deadline
2-Jan-2026 17:00 EST
Price
$100.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Saint Brendan Catholic High School is proud to host the Third Annual SabreTech Robotics V5RC Showdown for VEX V5 Robotics Competition !

Please arrive with your team's robots inspection ready! Teams should complete a preliminary inspection using the V5RC Robot Inspection Checklist prior to arriving at the event.

Concessions will be open throughout the event, along with offering drinks and snacks. 

Teams should bring an extension cord (15 feet or longer recommended); we will provide power alongside all pit areas.

All participants and attendees are required to follow the expectations outlined in the REC Foundation Code of Conduct

Electronic Engineering Notebooks required - due January 15, 2026 by 6:00pm EST.


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 17-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Saint Brendan Catholic High School
2950 Southwest 87th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33165
United States

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Agenda

Tentative Schedule:

7:30 AM - Doors open, team check-in opens

7:45 AM - Inspections Open (please bring robots inspection-ready)

8:45 AM - Inspections close (if you're running late, please call the Event Partner to be included in the match list)

9:00 AM - Opening Ceremonies (announcements)

9:15 AM - 9:20 AM - Drivers Meeting

9:30 AM -  Skills Field open / Qualifiers Begin

12:00 PM -1:00 PM -  Lunch break

1:00 PM - Qualification matches resume

3:30 PM - End of Qualification Matches. Skills fields will close at the end of the last Qualifying Match. 

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM - Alliance Selection

4:30 PM - Finals / Elimination matches

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Closing ceremonies

Volunteer

Volunteers are always welcome and greatly appreciated! All volunteers are trained at the event, so no prior experience is required. Some roles are for adults only, but many are open to students.

All volunteers will be provided with free lunch and drinks.

St. Brendan students can earn community service hours by volunteering at the event! 

If you want to volunteer, please email [email protected] with "SabreTech Robotics Tournament volunteer." as the subject line, and we will coordinate with you. 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of an emergency cancellation or other change in plans, teams will be notified via the team contact information available through RobotEvents. Please check to insure contact emails and phone numbers are correct and up-to-date.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event, a refund will be given. Refunds will always be $5 less than the registration fee due to the non-refundable fees required by RECF. 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend, please email the Event Partner so teams can be added to the waitlist. Request for refunds must be emailed to [email protected]

The payment deadline is January 2, 2026 and will be honored. If a team has not paid by this date, they will be placed on the waitlist. 

 

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. Submission deadline - January 15, 2026 by 6PM.