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Ram Robotics Push Back Challenge

VEX V5 Robotics Competition High School/Middle School Tournament

Date
3-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-26-0551
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
17
Event Region
Florida - North/Central
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
11-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
22-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
12-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
6-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$95.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Welcome to The Ram Robotics Push Back Challenge

The Ram Robotics Push Back Challenge Event is happening in Interlachen, Florida which is conveniently located near several popular attractions. Residents can take day trips to places like St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States, or the bustling city of Gainesville, home to the University of Florida.

Where:

140 County Rd 315, Interlachen, FL 32148. Map of Event  

Registration Information:

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid by December 23, 2025 before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Food Options:

We will have a concessions stand available with hotdogs, chips, candy bars, water and soda. Please help support our event.

Hotel Accomodations:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Palatka Northwest

3813 Reid Street 

Palatka,  Florida  32177 

Holiday Inn Website

 

Hampton Inn

100 Memorial Parkway,

Palatka, Florida, 32177 

1-386-530-2420

Hampton Inn Website

 

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: Push Back Game Manual

  1. 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


Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 3-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:
Interlachen Jr/Sr High School
140 County Road 315
Interlachen, Florida 32148
United States

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Agenda

  • 6:30 am Doors open for Volunteers, Judges, Referees and Scorekeepers
  • 7:00 am Teams check-in / Registration / Pits Open 
  • 7:30 am  Robot Inspection Begins (Must Be Inspected Before Skills Challange)
  • 8:30 am  Opening Ceremony and Drivers Meeting
  • 8:45 am  Skills Challange Fields Open (Stays Open Through Lunch)
  • 9:00 am  Qualification Matches begin
  • 12:00 pm Break for lunch
  • 1:00 pm Qualification Matches continue
  • 2:30  pm  Qualification Matches finish
  • 2:45 pm   Alliance selections
  • 3:00 pm   Elimination matches begin (Skills events Close after Qualification matches finish)
  • 4:30 pm   Awards ceremony
  • 5:00 pm   Competition event closes

Note: We will have three (3) qualification fields set up and two (2) skills challenge fields set up in our gymnasism.


Schedule is subject to change

Volunteer

Thank you for expressing interest in helping with our upcoming VEX Robotics Tournament which is on Saturday January 3, 2026. Be watching for an email with specific information about the event.

To officially sign up for your preferred role and time slot, please use the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BAAA72AA0FFC43-53374694-ramrobotics

Volunteers and judges will need to arrive at 6:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact David Wettrich at [email protected]. (706) 963-9665

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

All reasonable efforts will be made to inform teams of any cancellations due to inclement weather. Refunds will be given in event of cancellation.

Please contact me if weather is a concern, and please monitor the event status on Robot Events.com Cancellations will be posted there.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Full refunds will be granted in the event of a cancellation due to inclement weather.   
Refunds minus $5 RECF fee if coach cancels before event day. 

Payment Deadline is December 23, 2025.

If your team has not paid by the payment deadline they will be moved to 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 no later than Wednesday December 31, 2025 by midnight via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. 
  • Our Judge Advisor is well-versed in the rules and fully prepared to guide the judging team through the meticulous process of selecting the top teams deserving of each award.