Prowl the Park - Vex V5 Robotics Competition MS/HS Teams

Agenda

Event Agenda – Saturday, October 24

7:30 AM – Doors Open / Team Check-In / Pits Open
7:45–9:00 AM – Robot Inspection
8:00–9:00 AM – Practice Fields Open
8:00–11:30 AM – Judging & Team Interviews

9:00 AM – Driver Meeting / Event Welcome
9:15 AM – Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM–12:00 PM – Qualification Matches

12:00–12:45 PM – Lunch Break

12:45–2:30 PM – Qualification Matches Resume
2:30 PM – Qualification Matches Conclude

2:30–2:45 PM – Alliance Selection

2:45–4:00 PM – Elimination Matches / Finals

4:00 PM – Awards Ceremony

4:30 PM – Event Concludes / Pits Close

Schedule is subject to change based on the number of registered teams and the progression of matches. Teams should plan to remain at the event through the conclusion of the awards ceremony.

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to making our VEX Robotics event a success! We welcome parents, teachers, students, community members, and industry professionals who would like to help support our teams and competitors.

Volunteer opportunities may include event check-in, field reset, queuing, judging, scorekeeping, refereeing, concessions, and other event support roles. No prior robotics experience is required for many positions, and instructions or training will be provided as needed.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Event Partner for additional information. Thank you for helping us provide a positive and exciting competition experience for our students!

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

The safety of our teams, volunteers, and spectators is our highest priority. In the event of severe weather or another emergency, all participants should follow the directions of event staff and facility personnel.

If severe weather or unsafe travel conditions require the event to be delayed, canceled, or rescheduled, registered teams will be notified as soon as possible through the contact information provided during registration.

During the event, participants will follow the host facility’s emergency procedures for severe weather, fire, evacuation, shelter-in-place, or other emergencies. Please keep aisles and emergency exits clear at all times.

Teams traveling to the event should use their best judgment regarding local road and weather conditions. No team should travel when conditions are considered unsafe.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: 

Event registration fees must be paid by the payment deadline listed on the event registration page. Teams with unpaid registration fees after the deadline may be removed from the event to allow teams on the waitlist to participate.

Registration fees are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Refund requests submitted prior to the payment deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If the event is canceled by the Event Partner and cannot be rescheduled, registered teams will receive information regarding available refunds or credits.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:

Teams that choose not to attend due to scheduling conflicts, travel issues, or other circumstances after the refund deadline will not be eligible for a refund.

Please contact the Event Partner with any questions regarding registration fees, payments, or refunds.

Health and Safety Policies

The safety of all students, coaches, volunteers, and spectators is a priority at this event. Participants are expected to follow all venue and VEX Robotics safety rules.

Safety glasses are required when working with tools or equipment that may produce flying debris. Closed-toe shoes are recommended in competition and pit areas. Teams must keep pit areas and walkways clean and free of trip hazards.

Robots must be powered off before making repairs or adjustments whenever possible. Batteries must be inspected, charged, and handled according to manufacturer guidelines. Damaged, swollen, or overheated batteries must be removed from use and reported to event staff immediately.

Participants should walk at all times, use tools appropriately, and follow instructions from event officials. Any injury, unsafe condition, or safety concern should be reported immediately to event staff.

Emergency exits and walkways must remain clear at all times. In the event of an emergency or severe weather, participants must follow the directions of event and facility personnel.

Date: 24-Oct-2026

Travel Info

Teams are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the event. Please plan to arrive with enough time for team check-in, robot inspection, and event setup before competition begins.

Parking is available at the event venue. Teams should follow posted signs and event staff directions for parking, unloading robots, and entering the facility.

Teams traveling from outside the local area are responsible for arranging their own lodging and meals. Additional information regarding parking, facility entrances, nearby hotels, and dining options may be provided to registered teams prior to the event.

Webcast

No webcast available. 

Judging Format

• All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.

Waitlist

0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.