I’ve read the Worlds qualification rules but want to be sure on one detail that I don’t see having been asked (at least not recently). If there are double qualifications, does the offer go to highest ranked regional non-qualified team? In other words, the highest regional skills ranking below top 50 (already qualified) that did not earn an invitation at regionals?
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Thanks for the question on VRC team qualification to VEX Worlds. We have discussed a number of related topics in this Official 2017 VEX Worlds Q&A. The World/Global Robot Skills top 50 is independent of state qualification spots. This means that the next highest ranked unqualified team from a state will receive an invitation to VEX Worlds IF there are additional spots allocated to a state/region OR double-qualified spots need to be allocated after a state/regional championship event. This process is completely independent of the World/Global Skills top 50.
In summary, there are three independent ways to qualify for VEX Worlds:
- Through State/Regional spots. These spots are earned at the State Championship or through the State Robot Skills Challenge Rankings at the end of the State Championship event.
- World/Global Skills Top 50. The top 50 teams, at the end of the season, in the World/Global Robot Skills Rankings will be guaranteed an invitation to VEX Worlds. Previous qualifications have no impact on these invitations.
- Online Challenges. Some Online Challenge Award winners are invited to VEX Worlds. This is independent of both methods described above.
I hope that this addresses your question. Good luck this season!
Best,
Brad