VEX Override @ The Shark Tank (MS)

Agenda

Tentative Schedule – Saturday, January 16, 2027

All times are Eastern. The final match schedule will be shared with registered teams before event day. Times may change.

Each team will receive at least six Qualification Matches and may make up to three Driving Skills and three Autonomous Coding Skills attempts. Skills closes no later than the end of Qualification Matches.

If your team will arrive late, contact [email protected] before check-in closes.

Volunteer

Volunteers make this tournament possible. We expect to need help with check-in, inspection, field reset, scoring, judging, and team support. Most roles run between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16. Training will be provided for roles that do not require certification.

To volunteer or ask about a role, email Omar El Hamdani or Pascaline Papillon-Ivey. Certified Head Referee and Judge Advisor assignments will be posted on the event page once confirmed.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

If severe weather, a venue closure, or another emergency requires a schedule change, postponement, or cancellation, the Event Partner will notify registered team contacts using their events.vex.com contact information and update this event page as soon as practicable. Teams should check their email and the event page before traveling.

Refund and Payment Policies

Payment for a registered team is due by Saturday, January 9, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. EST. An unpaid team may be moved to the waitlist after that deadline. Contact [email protected] promptly if payment is delayed.

If the Event Partner cancels the tournament, paid event registration fees will be refunded in accordance with the current VEX Events processing terms. Teams that withdraw or do not attend are not eligible for a refund. If you cannot attend, contact the Event Partner so a waitlisted team may be offered the spot.

Health and Safety Policies

Follow NSU University School facility instructions and directions from event staff. Report any injury, safety concern, or emergency to event staff immediately. Event operations may change if needed to protect participants and spectators.

Date: 16-Jan-2027

Travel Info

Venue: NSU University School – Noel P Brown North Sports Center, 3375 Southwest 75th Avenue, Davie, FL 33314. Use the Lower School West Parking Garage; the main school circle is for drop-off only. Back-in parking is prohibited. Review NSU visitor parking information for current payment and permit instructions. Final arrival details will be sent before event day.

Webcast

A webcast has not been confirmed. If one becomes available, its link will be added to this page before the event.

Judging Format

Remote Engineering Notebooks and in-person team interviews. Teams seeking notebook consideration must link their Digital Engineering Notebook through the team contact's events.vex.com account by Wednesday, January 6, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Judges will review digital notebooks ahead of the tournament. Team interviews will take place in person on January 16. Physical notebooks will not be accepted for this judging format.

Important Parking Information

Parking

• Use the Lower School West Parking Garage at NSU University School.
• Back-in parking is prohibited.
• Parking charges may apply. Check NSU visitor parking information for current rates and permit instructions.
• Follow the final arrival directions emailed to registered teams before event day.

Food Options

Concessions are planned for the tournament, including a lunch option. Food availability and prices will be confirmed with registered teams before event day. Campus and nearby restaurant hours may vary on the holiday weekend; teams should plan accordingly.

Waitlist

0 teams are on the waitlist for this event.