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VEX V5 Robotics Competition: The Robot Rendezvous: Gears of Love

Middle School Teams Only

Date
14-Feb-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-V5RC-26-2995
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition
Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
24
Spots Open
0
Event Region
South Carolina
Max Registrations per Organization
4
Early-Bird Registration Opens
4-Nov-2025 12:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
3-Jan-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
8-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
6-Feb-2026 12:00 EST
Price
$85.00
This event is closed to registration because:
  • This event currently has no spaces available.
  • It is past the registration deadline.

General Info

Picture with layout of school grounds posted. Buses must use the main entrance at the light. Drop of students in the front of the Gym (follow the yellow line on the posted map) then park in the overflow parking lot by the football field. Loading and unloading robots and gear can be done from the parking lot located near the Gym. Please let parents, relatives or visitors to use the overflow parking lot first in order to allow teams to have quick access to vehicles carrying robot parts or equipment. 

The event will take place in the Gym. 

Lunch/Snack/drink options: Concessions stand will be located outside the Gym. Please no food or drinks in the Event Arena (gym).


Grade Level: Middle School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 14-Feb-2026

Venue/Location:
455 Old Cherokee Rd
455 Old Cherokee Road
Lexington, South Carolina 29072
United States

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Agenda

7:30 a.m. - Doors Open

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Registration, Check-in and Inspection

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Skills Challenge

10:40 a.m. - Drivers and Coaches meeting

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Qualifications Matches

12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch

1:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Qualifications Continue 

3:15 p.m. - Alliance Selection

3:45 p.m. - Elimination Matches

4:30 p.m. – Awards

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential like high strength axles: we need YOU! 

Please contact Cezar Gherasim - [email protected].

Refreshments and lunch will be provided. 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

We will always follow the advice of the state's emergency management service.  In the event of a weather event, the tournament will be cancelled.  In the event the tournament is cancelled, refunds will be given. Cancellation will be communicated no later than 24 hours before doors open.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels/postpones the event and you are unable to attend, then a refund minus $10 will be administered to the teams.

 

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend, no refund will be administered.

 

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and remote Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams are mandated to submit an electronic copy of their digital notebook by Wednesday, Feb 11 by 11:59 p.m. to the judges. Digital notebook is the format used at Worlds, hence we strongly encourage for all teams to work on an electronic/digital copy of their engineering notebook.

Physical copies of notebooks will not be considered or accepted.

  • 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. Deadline: Wednesday, Feb 11, 11:59 p.m.