Knight's Melee
Middle School Open Tournament Vex V5 Robotics Competition
- Date
- 12-Dec-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-V5-26-65677
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- -
- Event Region
- Maryland
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 4
- Priority Registration Opens
- 13-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 27-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 3-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- November 14, 2026
- Price
- $100.00
- Registration opens at a future date.
General Info
Northern Middle School and Knight Robotics are excited to be hosting our first competition. We are looking forward to welcoming Middle School teams to our tournament.
All team must have uploaded the Consent Form for each Directions are HERE. This is includined as part of the check-in process.
All robots are required to pass through inspection. In order to speed up the inspection process and ensure that matches start on time, please have teams complete their Inspection Checklist prior to entering the Inspection line. Link to the form: Override Inspection From.
Please contact Chris Morris with any questions at [email protected]
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 12-Dec-2026
Venue/Location:701 Northern Avenue
Hagerstown, Maryland 21742
United States
Contact the Event Partner
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Tentative Agenda
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
7:30am - Volunteers/Event Staff may begin arriving (no teams)
8:15am - Doors Open for Teams and Students, Pracitce Field Opens
9:45am - Opening / Drivers Meeting
10:00am - Matches Begin, Skills Field Opens
12:00pm - 12:45pm - Lunch (On your Own), Skills Field remains open
12:45pm - Matches Resume
2:15pm - Matches End, Skills Field Closes
2:30pm - Alliance Selection (minimum of 16 Teams Qualify)
2:45pm - Elimination Matches Begin
3:00pm - Practice Field Closes
3:30pm - 3:45pm - Closing / Awards
4:00pm - Cleanup / Venue Closes
Volunteer
Events like these always need volunteers and these events do not run without their help. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Sign Up at this link and we will reach out to you. No experience is needed and we provide training if required!
Volunteers are needed for everything from concessions to registration (parents) as well as referees and judges (non-parent, must be as HS graduate). If you are interested, please check out the link below!
Thank you!
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
If we have inclement weather, the event will run as schedules unless we receive notice from Washington Country Public Schools. If that causes the event to be cancelled, we will refund teams that cannot attend a make-up event. If the event is cancelled/postponed notice will be posted here and emailed to all registered teams as soon as feasible.
If possible, we will have a make-up date and communicate that as soon as possible, the EP will refund the team if your team cannot attend the makeup date.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
We will refund the team if the team cancels at least 14 days before the event. We need the time to contact the next team waiting and complete their registration.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be issued from the event partner and sent to the registered organizations.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Reach out to the EP at [email protected] . Refunds may be issued at the discretion of the EP.
Health and Safety Policies
We will follow all applicable Washington County Public Schools Health and Safety Policies, procedures, and recommendations.
Date: 12-Dec-2026
Northern Middle School701 Northern Avenue
Hagerstown, Maryland 21742
United States
Travel Info
Northern MS is located on Northern Ave in Hagerstown and is easily accessible via I-81 and/or US11. Pleast note: Due to multiple events ocurring at NMS, parking will be limited. Carpooling is encouraged. Please follow signs and volunteers to appropriate unloading and/or parking spots. Parking in the main bus loop is NOT PERMITTED at any time. Only buses may use the loop to unload. School buses will be directed to park offiste at Fountaindale Elementary (0.35 mi away).
Webcast
There is no planned webcast at this time. If that changes, the link will be posted here.
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.