Genel Bilgiler

The Event will be live streamed for spectators to watch

This tournament is hosted by the South MIddle School VEX IQ team.  If the tournament is full please add yourself to the wait list and we may increase the size of the tournament.

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Robot Events website and have an official team number before registering for this event. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Robot Events website.

Engineering notebooks

They will not be needed as there is no judging at this tournament.

Lunch and Concessions

Full concessions will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. Lunch specials will be announced.

Finals Matches

Up to 32 teams will be paired up and participate in Finals matches if a full 60 teams are registered for the event. 

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.

Review all game information: VIQ Competition Overview

1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX IQ parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the IQ  VEX IQ Inspection Checklist

2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com

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

   • Spare parts & tools

   • Batteries and chargers

   • Power strip and extension cord

   • Laptop computer

   • Programming cable

   • Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

   • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

   • Giveaways if you have them

5. Be sure to read Implementing a VIQ Competition 101 STEM Lab.

6. Review the  Awards Offered at Competition Events that are being given during the tournament.

7. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judges – Global Robotics & Science Foundation. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your IQ Brain.

Participation and Consent Form

A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Global Robotics Consent Form

Sınıf Düzeyi: Tüm

Beceri Yarışması Sunuldu: Evet

Yargılama Formatı: Yargılama Yok