议程

Agenda

Friday (January 9, 2026)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Setup (Time tentative, will update as needed)
9:00 PM: Venue closes

Saturday (January 10, 2026)
7:30 AM: Pits open, check-in and inspection begins
8:30 AM: Line for Check-in and Inspections Closes
9:00 AM: Welcome and Announcements
9:05 AM: Drivers meeting
9:30 AM: Qualifying matches*, Robot & Programming Skills**
12:00 PM:  Lunch
1:00 PM: Qualifying matches, Robot & Programming Skills
2:30 PM: Skills closes
2:40 PM: Qualifying matches end

Alliance selections begin 10 minutes after the end of Qualification rounds
Elimination rounds will begin 10 minutes after the Alliance selections
Awards will take place immediately following the final elimination match.

* Matches may start earlier than the time on the schedule. If the event is running ahead, a match can start before its scheduled time when every team, robot and field volunteer for that match is at the field and ready (T10). Watch the match display and be at the queuing table before your match is called.

At the scheduled start time, your robot must be on the field or in your alliance station, even if it isn’t working. A team member without the robot does not count. A team whose robot isn’t at the field for the match is a no-show and gets zero Win Points, Autonomous Win Points, Autonomous Points and Strength of Schedule Points (GG2). Matches will not be held for robots coming from the pit area. The head referee may give teams already at the field a few extra seconds to power on and position their robots, but this isn’t guaranteed. Be ready when the head referee arrives.

** Each team gets exactly three Driving Skills Matches and three Autonomous Coding Skills Matches (T20). Runs are first-come, first-served, so check your match schedule and plan when to do them. The skills line closes promptly at 2:30 PM. Teams not in line by then forfeit any runs they haven’t used, and missed runs can’t be made up.

志愿者

Volunteer

Due to the growing size of this event, and the fact that we don't have a "home team," we ask each school/organization to provide at least one volunteer to assist with the event. This can be any responsible adult such as a parent, coach/mentor, etc. If your school/organization is bringing several teams, please consider providing multiple volunteers. Please have your volunteer(s) pre-register no later than January 2, 2027, by filling out the Volunteer Registration Form below so that we can organize early and order lunches. Lunch will be provided for all pre-registered volunteers. Pre-registered volunteers may be contacted prior to the event via email or text.

Click here to complete the Volunteer Registration Form

Day-of-event volunteers are welcome! However, we may not have enough lunches available for volunteers who do not pre-register.

紧急/恶劣天气政策

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

We understand that the roads can be dangerous if winter storms impact the I-15 corridor or Highways 89/91/30--particularly over mountain passes and in canyons.  We do not want teams taking unnecessary risks to get to our event. If you make the decision not to travel due to weather-related travel concerns, please notify us at the earliest opportunity. Refunds for weather-related reasons will be issued as long as notification is provided by 7:30 PM the evening before the event. Refunds for last-minute weather-related cancellations may be pro-rated based on costs already incurred (see refund policy).

退款和付款政策

Refund and Payment Policies

Event Fee: $65 

Fee Payment Deadline: Friday, January 8 @ 10:00 PM (Mountain)

Delayed Payment: We understand that issues can occur that delay payment (such as POs not getting approved over winter break). Please do all you can to ensure timely payment (e.g., by submitting your POs in plenty of time). However, if issues do occur that will delay your payment beyond the deadline above, please contact the Event Partner. We understand that these things sometimes happen, and are willing to accommodate unusual circumstances within reason. Notwithstanding, any teams who have registered but not paid prior to the event may not be allowed to compete.

Refunds:

If the Event Partner cancels the event: Refunds will be issued if the event is canceled.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event and then chooses to withdraw or not attend: Refunds will be issued for teams who notify the event partner of cancellation by 10:00 PM (MT) on Friday, January 8, OR by 7:30 PM (MT) the evening before the event for weather- or illness-related cancellations.

Because we incur significant venue and equipment costs early in the event planning process, refunds may be pro-rated based on expenses already incurred at the time of cancellation (whether cancellation is initiated by the coach/mentor or the event partner). We will refund the maximum amount possible based on expenses already incurred.

Health and Safety Policies

Health and Safety Policies

We encourage teams to exercise caution and good judgment if a team member or mentor/coach becomes ill. All participants are welcome, regardless of their preferences on mask-wearing, vaccination, or other health-related issues. We expect all participants, coaches, event staff, volunteers, and attendees to treat one another respectfully and courteously at all times. See the refund policy for illness-related cancellations.

日期: 16-Jan-2027

旅游信息

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Parking and Dropoff Instructions:

Team members and robots can be dropped off in the roundabout on the northwest corner of the Taggart Student Center. Turn south at the light on the intersection of 700 N and 800 East and you will be at the roundabout. The TSC is the large, tan building directly to the southeast of the roundabout, across from the new Latter-day Saint Institute building. The west doors will be most convenient for drop-off. Please do not leave vehicles unattended during dropoff.

Event day parking is available either in the student and faculty/staff lots (Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple, Black, Brown, Orange, Red) which are unrestricted and free on Saturday, or in any of the paid parking structures ($2/hour, max $10/day). Volunteers helping with setup on Friday will need to park in a paid parking structure, as student and faculty lots require a pass until 5 PM in most cases. Detailed parking information can be found here. Please note that USU Parking vigorously enforces parking regulations, and event staff are not responsible for any parking citations issued to attendees. Please note all parking signage and ensure that you are legally parked before leaving your vehicle.

If you are planning to bring a bus, please notify the Event Partner at your earliest convenience--no later than January 8, 2026 so that I can make parking arrangments for you.

Venue Information:

The event will be held on the second floor of the Taggart Student Center in the Sunburst/International Lounges. The pit area will be in the Ballroom, just down the hall to the west of the lounge. Entrances and stairways are located on the southeast, south, and west sides of the building. An elevator is also available on the southeast side of the building across from The Hub food court for those who need it. A floor map of the building is available here.

Dining Options:

There are several eateries available on or adjacent to campus for team members, coaches, and spectators, as listed below. Lunch will be provided for event volunteers by USU Catering. USU Event services requires that we do not bring in outside food to the competition/pit area; however, students can eat at any of the locations below. The Hub downstairs has lots of tables and chairs where students can eat their lunch as long as they are courteous and respectful.

• The Hub (food court) - Located on the first floor of the TSC, open 9 AM - 6 PM. You can either order online using the app (see signage in the Hub) or using one of the kiosks located in the food court.
• The Marketplace (buffet) - Located on the second floor of the TSC across from the Sunburst International Lounge, open 11 AM - 8 PM
• Morty's Cafe (burgers, bowls, etc.) - Located 200 yards from the TSC at 780 E 700 N, open 8 AM - 9 PM
• Aggie Creamery (ice cream, shakes, etc.) - Located at 750 North 1200 East, open 11 AM - 9 PM

Other nearby eateries (within a short drive) include:

• Fredrico's Pizza - Located at 1349 East 700 North, open 11 AM - 9 PM
• Aggie Chocolate Factory (single-source, specialty chocolate) - Located in the Blue Square at 1111 N 800 E, Suite A104
• Pancho's Mexican Grill - located in the Blue Square at 1111 N 800 E
• Numerous other dining options are available in Logan. Check Google for more options.

You can also use delivery services such as DoorDash, UberEats, etc. Use the address above and be sure to let the driver know exactly where to meet you. It helps to also mention the Taggart Student Center by name, as many drivers in the area will be familiar.

网播：

Check here on the day of the event for a link to our Webcast.

判断格式

Judging Format: Digital Engineering Notebooks / In-Person Team Interviews

Team interviews will take place in person at the event. Engineering Notebooks must be submitted digitally by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, January 8, 2027.

A registered team contact must submit the notebook link through the team’s events.vex.com account. Follow Submitting a Digital Engineering Notebook, and confirm that judges can open the link without requesting access.

Judging Summaries

Prepare the applicable student-written summaries described in Season, Code, and Credit Summaries for Judging:

• Season Summary: One page highlighting learning, progress, and robot capabilities, with references to supporting notebook entries.

• Code Summary: One page explaining the code your team runs, including autonomous, driver-control, or Coding Skills programs. Teams using no code do not submit one.

• Credit Summary: A list identifying outside designs, mechanisms, and code currently used by the team. Its length depends on the sources used.

For digital submission, include these pages at the beginning of the notebook or in a clearly labeled appendix identified in the table of contents. Hyperlinks are helpful but are not required by the cited guidance. Summaries help judges navigate the team’s work; they are not scored separately.

Copies for Event-Day Interviews

For this event, please bring printed copies of your applicable summaries and turn them in at check-in for the interview judges. The Student-Centered Policy requires summaries to be submitted as a separate document at the event.

Innovate Award

If your team wishes to highlight an innovation, identify it in the Season Summary and reference the notebook pages documenting its development. Innovate candidates must demonstrate an original or uncommon feature or strategy used at the event and meet all Design Award criteria. Review the Award Descriptions.

Notebook Evaluation

Review the Engineering Notebook Rubrics to understand how notebooks are evaluated.

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