Ignite's Override Overload
VEX V5 Middle School Tournament
- Date
- 13-Feb-2027 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- VE-V5-26-66615
- Program
- VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 48
- Spots Open
- -
- Event Region
- Washington
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 16
- Priority Registration Opens
- 18-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 19-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 22-Feb-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 6-Feb-2027 12:00 EDT
- Price
- $90.00
- Registration opens at a future date.
General Info
Welcome to Ignite's Override Overload!
This is a Middle School only event. Be prepared to test your skills, showcase your ingenuity, and compete in the sport of robotics.
Participant Release Form
Teams will be checked prior to the event to ensure release forms have been signed.
Inspection
Teams and coaches, please help us speed up inspection time in the morning by checking your robot prior to the competition. The inspection checklist can be found here: https://link.vex.com/docs/26-27/v5/inspection-checklist
Notebooks
Please ensure notebooks are submitted by the deadline of February 8th
Lunch
We will be breaking for lunch at 12:15 PM. More information regarding that break will be posted closer to the event!
Thank you for attending and helping to support Ignite Robotics!
Any event inquiries can be made to: [email protected]
Grade Level: Middle School
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews
Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 13-Feb-2027
Venue/Location:12033 Northeast 80th Street
Kirkland, Washington 98005
United States
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The agenda is tentative and subject to change. Check back often to make sure you are updated!
Last Updated: October 2026
7:30 AM - Doors open and inspection begins
8:45 AM - Inspection closes
9:00 AM - Drivers meeting
9:15 AM - Qualifications Matches Begin / Skills Open / Judging begin
12:15 PM - Lunch Break / Qualification Matches Pause / Skills Pause
1:00 PM - Qualifications Matches Resume / Skills Open
3:50 PM - Qualification Matches End / Skills Close
4:00 PM - Alliance selection
4:15 PM - Eliminations Begin
5:30 PM - Awards
5:50 PM - Please stick around for clean up!
Volunteer
It takes an army to make these events possible, and we welcome all those who are interested in volunteering. No prior experience is required to volunteer, and we will provide training in the morning. There are roles for all ages, so come out and enjoy the fun!
Please use the following link to sign up: TBD
For further questions, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
In the event of an emergency or bad weather, we will notify teams via email and try to reschedule.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event:
Refunds will only be made if the event is canceled.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event, then chooses to withdraw or not attend:
There will not be refunds for the event, regardless of circumstances. It is expected that teams utilize the VEX Events system to handle event payments before attending the event.
Payment Deadline:
Payment is to be submitted by February 6th. Any team that is added after the payment deadline will have one week to submit payment.
Special payment accommodations can be made by contacting [email protected].
Webcast
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/@igniterobotics
Judging Format
- 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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date.
Digital Engineering Notebooks will be due on the Monday before the event - February 8th.