VEX V5 Robotics Competition | Bedford Bots (MS/HS)
Organised by Bedford School Robotics
- Date
- 17-Oct-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-26-4775
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- School-Based Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 16
- Spots Open
- 11
- Event Region
- United Kingdom
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Priority Registration Opens
- 3-Aug-2026 04:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 22-Aug-2026 04:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 10-Oct-2026 04:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- N/A
General Info
Join us for Bedford School's second event and compete for qualifying spots at the VEX Robotics UK National Championships!
Thanks to the support of corporate sponsor from our OB and parent communities - UK Exchangers Ltd
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: No Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 17-Oct-2026
Venue/Location:Deparys Ave
Bedford, England MK40 2TU
United Kingdom
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Agenda:
| Time: | Activity |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Arrival / Welcome Robot Inspection Practice Field Opens |
| 09:30 - 10:30 | Skills Matches Begin |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | Qualification Matches |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Lunch / Skills last call |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Qualification Matches |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Alliance Selection |
| 15:00 - 15:45 | Elimination Rounds |
| 15:45 - 16:00 | Awards |
| 16:00 | Close |
Volunteer
We will be offering official judging this year and therefore are very keen on volunteers who can help us with judging.
Please contact me on: [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
We will review the weather leading up to the event and communicate with teams should, in the unlikely event, there be any reason for cancelling due to bad weather.
Refund and Payment Policies
This event is free to attend and therefore is not eligable for refund.
Date: 17-Oct-2026
Bedford SchoolDeparys Ave
Bedford, England MK40 2TU
United Kingdom
Travel Info
Address: De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 2TU, United Kingdom
If you are driving to us, use the post code MK40 2TT.
Important Information:
The school is also hosting a Rugby Festival on the same day. This will impact parking and logistics:
You MUST arrive through the Palmers Gate entrance which is at the end of De Parys Avenue. A map will be sent out in the pre-event communications
DO NOT USE THE GLEBE ROAD ENTRANCE AS THIS WILL BE LOCKED
Please do not use the Burnaby Road Entrance (main entrance). This is being reserved for the Rugby festival. If you arrive here, you will be re-directed to Palmers Gate by the security team.
Webcast
This event will not be webcast.
Judging Format
No Judging
Thank you for registering for this event! By registering, you are committing your team to attend. Please ensure you are familiar with and adhere to the UK: Team & Coach Attendance Policy.
The policy outlines the expectations for confirming attendance, cancelling within the required timeframe, communicating last minute changes, and avoiding No Shows. Failure to follow these requirements may result in your team being moved to the waitlist and/or impact your eligibility to attend future events.
Waitlist
0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.