Kettering University Override Tournament: Gears & Gratitude
Blended VEX V5 Robotics Competition MS/HS
- Date
- 21-Nov-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-26-4641
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 36
- Spots Open
- -
- Event Region
- Michigan
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 9
- Priority Registration Opens
- 27-Jul-2026 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 10-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 6-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 20-Oct-2026 20:00 EDT
- Price
- $100.00
- Registration opens at a future date.
General Info
Registration Information
All participating teams must be registered with VEX V5 Robotics Competition on the VEXevents website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.
Lunch and Concessions
Pre-order lunch vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the Learning Commons are $12 each and will be available for purchase on Kettering's Site after September 20, 2026. Please choose the correct date for your event. The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) and beverages. Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time. Additionally lunch can be purchased at the door for $14.00. Outside food is permitted in both the Robotics Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or outlets for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.
Feel free to reach out with any questions: Christopher Cunnington [email protected]
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: No Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 21-Nov-2026
Venue/Location:1700 University Avenue
Flint, Michigan 48504
United States
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Kettering University VEX V5 Tournament Agenda
Teams MUST be checked-in by 8:30, as the Match Schedule will be run at that time and CANNOT be re-run. If your team is running late, call the Event Partner or the match schedule will be run WITHOUT your team.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Doors Open |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Team check-in and Inspection |
| 8:30 am - 8:45 am | Drivers Meeting |
| 8:45 am - 9:00 am | Opening Ceremonies |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Qualification Matches |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Lunch (Skills Closed) |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Qualification Matches |
| 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Alliance Selection |
| 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm | Finals Matches |
| 2:30 pm | Awards |
Skills Fields will be open during Qualification Matches and closed during lunch.
Volunteer
We are asking each team to supply a volunteer for one shift. Many positions like queueing and field reset require no previous experience, while others can be trained the day of the event.
Please email Christopher Cunnington ([email protected]) if you are willing to assist.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
Event Cancellation:
If weather or a local emergency cause us to cancel or modify the schedule for this event, we will update this event's RobotEvents.com general information page. Please check the robotevents.com General Information page before traveling to Kettering University for possible notice of a delayed event start time, cancellation, or rescheduling of the event due to inclement weather or local emergency.
Notice will be posted by 5:00 AM the morning of the event (or sooner if the decision is made).
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Should the Kettering University VEX V5 Tournamen be canceled, full refunds will be issued.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
There will be no refund.
Judging Format
- No Judging