(Canceled) Notre Dame Last Chance VRC Invitational

General Info

This event is for teams that have not yet advanced to the Michigan VRC State Championship.   

Teams that are interested in this event should add themselves to the waiting list or contact the event host.  Teams that are registered but later advance to the state championship will be moved back to the waiting list.

Note that only teams that have been officially registered through Robot Events can participate.  Teams must have an official, active, team number to register or be added to the waiting list.

 

Engineering notebooks

Notebooks will be electronic and must be submitted through robot events at least 2 days prior to the event.  Judges will not be allowed to review physical notebooks.  

 

Lunch 

There will be a lunch break from 12 noon to 1 PM.  There will be a seating area in the cafeteria.  Bring your own food and beverages.  

 

Elimination Matches

There will be 12 alliances (24) in the eliminations.

 

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to robotevents.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Instructions on how to upload consent forms in English or Spanish is given here: VEX Consent Form (English) or VEX Consent Form (Spanish)

 

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: Current Game Webpage

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. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 Robot Inspection Checklist

2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

3. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

   • Goggles/Safety Glasses

   • Spare parts & tools

   • Batteries and chargers

   • Power strip and extension cord

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

4. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101.

5. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

6. Prepare for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

7. Remember that safety comes first; please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

8. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

 

 

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No