HPE VEX V5 Robotics Competition Capital Qualifier (Fall Event)

Date: 12-Dec-2026 Add to Calendar
Event Code: VE-V5-26-65993
Program: VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
Event Type: Open Tournament
Event Format: In-Person
Field Control System: Smart Field Control
Capacity: 12
Spots Open: 50%+
Event Region: North Carolina
Standard Registration Opens: 3-Sep-2026 00:00 EDT
Registration Deadline: 3-Nov-2026 00:00 EST
Payment Deadline: 10/27/2026
Price: $100.00

General Info

Competition Preparation

Only one coach is allowed in the pit area and must be identified by a wristband which will be handed out at registration.
Students must have consent form on file.
Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
All team members must be checked in before completing robot inspection.
Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com
Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
- Robot
- Spare parts & tool
- Batteries and chargers
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook : Deadline to upload digital copy of engineering notebook is the Wednesday Nov 4th before the event at 5:00 PM
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit
- Giveaways if you have them
Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
Prep for your interviews with the judges.
Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
No outside fields will be allowed
Safety first. Students first.

https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/51372675292820-Student-Centered-Policy?utm_source=Event+Partners&utm_campaign=c67192f6cd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_10_08_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b6d412457a-380945755&mc_cid=c67192f6cd&mc_eid=UNIQID

Student-Centered Policy

https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/51371412733588-Safety-Policy?utm_source=Event+Partners&utm_campaign=c67192f6cd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_10_08_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b6d412457a-380945755&mc_cid=c67192f6cd&mc_eid=UNIQID

Safety Policy

https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/51371951587732-Student-Eligibility-Policy?utm_source=Event+Partners&utm_campaign=c67192f6cd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_10_08_18_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b6d412457a-380945755&mc_cid=c67192f6cd&mc_eid=UNIQID

Student Eligibility Policy

https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/51371951587732-Student-Eligibility-Policy

Grade Level: All

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:

3116 Academy Rd
3116 Academy Road
Durham, North Carolina 27707
United States

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Agenda

Agenda
• 7:30am - Doors open for volunteers
• 8:30am - Doors open for teams.
• 9:15am - Skills open for teams that pass inspection
• 9:30am - Registration and Inspection Closed
• 9:30am - Welcome and drivers meeting
• 10:00am - Qualification matches begin
• 11:45am - LUNCH
• 12:30pm - Qualification matches continue, skills will continue
• 3:00pm - Elimination matches begins
• 5:00 – Awards

Volunteer

It takes an incredible team of volunteers to make a successful event, and we'd love you to be part of it!

Volunteers are big part of making this event a success, email [email protected] if you would like to help.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, we will decide at least 24 hours prior to the event wether to reschedule or cancel the event. If timelines permit, every effort will be made to reschedule the event. Please see below the following policies:

If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, a full refund may be offered.

If the event is rescheduled due to inclement weather, team registration will be credited to the rescheduled date. If a team cannot attend the rescheduled date, no refunds will be given.

If the event is in progress and must stop due to emergency, no refunds will be given.

Specific refund details will be communicated by the Event Partner.

The Event Partner and venue are not liable for any costs incurred by teams due to cancellations, including but not limited to:

Travel

Lodging

Meals

In the event of weather or emergency concerns, contact:

[email protected]

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event, refunds will be given to registered teams.

If the Event Partner rescheduels the event, team registration will be credited to the rescheduled date. If a team cannot attend on the rescheduled date, refunds will not be given.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend, no refunds will be given for teams, if the event is held, regardless of the reason, once the event closes.
No team swapping will be allowed two weeks prior to the event.
If payment is not received by the last day to pay, the team will be unregistered from the event.

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.

Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact. Deadline to upload engineering notebook is Wednesday Nov 4th before the event at 5:00pm

Waitlist

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