Congratulations on Qualifying for VEX Worlds!
Congratulations to those of you who have qualified out of more than 2,000 VEX IQ Challenge teams for 2015 VEX Worlds in Louisville, Kentucky! We look forward to seeing you next week. This newsletter contains all the information you need to plan for your trip and the event!
VEX Worlds Team Profile & Survey at RobotEvents.com
Please follow these steps to complete your team profile and a brief survey at RobotEvents.com by Friday, April 10, in order to provide the Judges important information for award consideration. Please: (1) Log into RobotEvents.com (2) Click on “My Account” (3) Look under “Registered Events” for the team(s) registered for World Championship event(s) (4) Click on “TEAM INFO NEEDED!” (5) Answer the questions listed and please click “SAVE” at the bottom survey. Please complete this survey as soon as possible. Thank you!
VEX IQ Challenge Robot Inspection News!
Inspect your robot using the Inspection Checklist prior to traveling to World Championship. Visit the VEX IQ Challenge page for the Inspection Checklist and the Robot Inspection details, outlined in the Highrise Game Appendix. Thursday at 12:30 p.m. is the deadline to complete the robot inspection process. Only two team members and an adult chaperone should report to the event General Inspection station. In addition to your robot, bring your battery and controller with you.
VEX IQ Challenge Highrise Game Reminders!
The daily schedules are now available and teams are encouraged to review these important reminders.
Teamwork Challenge Matches:
Attend a Team/Driver Meeting in Broadbent Arena, which is open to all team members. Meetings with Mandarin and Spanish translation are offered. Check the event schedule for details!
One practice match per team will be scheduled in Broadbent Arena on Thursday starting at 11:30 a.m. immediately following the Team/Driver Meeting. Participation is optional but this is a great practice opportunity.
Each team will be scheduled for 10 official Teamwork Challenge Qualifying Matches, of which the top 8 scores for each team will be counted in the rankings. For details, see the Teamwork Challenge Rankings section of the Game Appendix.
Teams will only play with other teams in their division. VEX IQ will include two divisions: Elementary and Middle School.
One adult may chaperone two team drivers to the queuing entrance and then be seated in a designated area near the field during the match. All other team supporters can cheer on your team from great seats in the Broadbent Arena.
It’s important to be on time for your matches. Check in with your alliance partner at the Queuing Station 15 minutes prior to your match. Check the monitors for the current match number.
Skills Challenge Matches: More Chances to Play!
Skills Challenge matches are offered on a first-come first-served basis.
Maximum total of 5 Robot Skills matches.
Maximum total of 4 Programming Skills matches.
Limit of 1 Robot Skills and 1 Programming Skills match on Saturday, so start early!
Check the schedule for Skills Challenge match opportunities, starting on Wednesday from 3-7 pm.
Team Check-In Tip!
Team check-in will be located in the Kentucky Expo Center Harold Workman lobby. If traveling by shuttle, have one adult exit the shuttle at this first shuttle stop to complete team check-in. The team can exit the shuttle at the second West Hall stop, which is closer to the VEX IQ Challenge pit area, inspection, practice fields, and competition fields.
Engineering Notebook & STEM Research Project!
Plan to submit your team’s Engineering Notebook to the team check-in desk or at the West Wing Pit Admin. Make a copy of any notebook pages that your team will use in your STEM Research Project presentation. Please note: STEM Research Project Presentation times can be confirmed at the STEM presentation queuing station starting at 1 pm Wednesday April 15th for those teams that pre registered. On-site registration for remaining presentation times may also be completed at this queuing station on Wednesday after 3 pm until 12 noon on Thursday April 16th. Scheduling changes for preregistered STEM presentations and signups for unregistered STEM presentations are to be made by adults only. One adult chaperone will be permitted in the STEM Research Project judging room. Check the chaperone policy posted at the event for more details.
Special Details & Tips for Teams to Prepare for VEX Worlds!
Much of the information your team will need to prepare for an exciting VEX Worlds experience can be found on this document! A quick reminder that safety glasses are not required in the VEX IQ Challenge. Plan to participate in the event safely! Teams may also wish to share team spirit by decorating your pit space. Each team is provided with a space that includes a 6’ table, 2 chairs, electricity, and a team sign. The pit will have an 8’ tall drape behind it and a 3’ tall side drape. The REC Foundation Store will be located in the Workman Lobby and stocked with VEX Robotics supplies. Finally, during VEX Worlds all team event match results, including VEX IQ Challenge, will be posted on VEX via, an iPhone and Android compatible App. Download it today in the iTunes Store or on Google Play!
**The REC Foundation’s Mission Statement **
The REC Foundation seeks to increase student interest and involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable, and affordable curriculum-based robotics engineering programs across the U.S. and internationally. For more information, visit www.roboticseducation.org.
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