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Niles 219 333 & 321 Robotics VEX V5 Robotics Competition

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Date
16-Jan-2027 Add to Calendar
Event Code
VE-V5-27-65761
Program
VEX V5 Robotics Competition™
Event Type
School-Based Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control System
Smart Field Control
Capacity
36
Spots Open
50%+
Event Region
Illinois
Max Registrations per Organization
6
Standard Registration Opens
7-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
2-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
December 28, 2026
Price
$125.00

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General Info

Niles Township HS 219 - Robotics Teams 321 & 333 are pleased to host our annual tournament.

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

1. Review the rules and run through the VEX V5 inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. 

2. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure.
Here are a few items that you don't want to forget:

  • Goggles/Safety Glasses (everyone who is on the field MUST wear goggles/safety glasses)
  • Spare parts & tools
  • Batteries and chargers
  • Programming cable
  • Power strip
  • Laptop computer

3. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team or others nearby. Cutting and grinding will be done in a specific area away from your pits.

4. Understand how the game will be played. VEX participants should thoroughly read the game rules.  Additional rulings and interpretations of the game rules can be found on the VEX Events Official Q and A.

5. To ensure that you have the latest version of firmware, make sure that you have the latest update of your programming software. The firmware update utility is available at the codev5.vex.com website.  

6. Consent Form - A completed form for all participants must be turned in online prior to check-in


Grade Level: High School

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: All In-Person Judging

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: No

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 16-Jan-2027

Venue/Location:
Niles West High School
5701 Oakton Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
United States

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Agenda

7:00am Doors open for volunteers
7:30 am Check In/ Pits open / Practice fields open
7:45 am  Inspection begins
8:45 am  Drivers meeting
9:15 am  Qualification matches begin
12:00 pm Break for lunch
12:30 pm Qualification matches continue
3:15  pm   Qualification matches finish, skills fields close after last qualification match.
3:30 pm   Alliance selections
3:45 pm   Elimination matches begin
5:30 pm   Elmination matches complete
6:00 pm   Competition event closes

Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers. 

If you are interested in helping please reach out to Chris Powell @ [email protected]

Thanks for your suppor

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

The tounament will be only be canceled if the school district is closed due to weather.  Check the event website to check status.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels the event: If the event cannot be rescheduled, the event partner will refund the registration fees.

 

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

Refunds may only be issued if the coach/mentor sends an email to [email protected] four weeks before the event.

 

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. All Engineering Notebooks must be digitally uploaded by Monday January 11th at 11:59 PM.

Waitlist

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