VEX V5 Robotics Competition | Newcastle Regional | (MS/HS)
Supported by Newcastle University & The Reece Foundation
- Date
- 4-Feb-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-V5RC-26-5348
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 16
- Spots Open
- 50%+
- Event Region
- United Kingdom
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 1
- Priority Registration Opens
- 17-Aug-2026 04:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 10-Dec-2026 04:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 28-Jan-2027 04:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 29-Jan-2026 04:00 EST
- Price
- FREE
General Info
Thank you for registering for the Newcastle University VEX V5 Robotics Competition Override Regional.
For updated information on the event please make sure you check the event page. This has the event schedule, parking information and much more.
- Check-in Time: 08:45 - 9am
- The event will be taking place in the LINDISFARNE room in the Hadrian Building on Kings Road.
- Parking Information: Unfortunately, the university cannot provide parking on campus, but there are city center car parks nearby, including Claremont Road Car Park.
There is a small car park next to the building that you can probably use to unload your kit. - Refreshments/Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Both children and adults are required to bring their own food and drink. There is a Co-op on campus
If you have any questions about this years competition or this event please feel free to get intouch.
We look forward to seeing you at the competition!
Grade Level: All
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: No Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 4-Feb-2027
Venue/Location:Hadrian Building, King's Road
Newcastle, NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
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Schedule for the day
Please do not arrive before 8:30am as the site will not be accessible.
Provisional agenda is subject to team registration numbers;
9:00 - Teams arrive and inspection
10:00 - Practice matches
10:30 - Qualification matches/Skills
1:00 - Lunch & Speaker
1:30 - Qualification matches
2:00 - Alliance selection
2:15 - Elimination matches
3:30 - Awards and close
Volunteer
If you would like to volunteer for this event please get in touch to register your interest and we can allocate you a role as soon as possible.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the case of severe bad weather the event will be cancelled and teams will be notified by phone or email.
Refund and Payment Policies
N/A
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.