General Info
General Info
This event will be hosted in the Senior Study Centre at Shore, located near the front gate on Blue St, North Sydney.
Due to limited space, we will ask that each organisation limit the number of coaches to 1 per two teams registered.
Visitor parking will be available under the Bishopsgate Basketball Courts. Please enter via Hunter Crescent, off William St.
This VEX Robotics Competition is proudly supported by the Global Robotics & Science Foundation - the officially authorized nonprofit partner for VEX Robotics, championing student-centered, schools-first STEM competition. Please ensure you are referencing the library documentation for key award and judging criteria.
- Venue
- Shore
- Address
- Blue St, North Sydey, New South Wales 2060, Australia
- Dates
- August 23, 2026
- Grade Level
- All
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Australia
- Max Registrations per Org
- 8
- Standard Registration Opens
- 27-Jul-2026 02:30 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 14-Aug-2026 14:30 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 15/08/2026
- Price
- A$100.00
Agenda
8:00AM - Doors open for pits, check in and inspection
8:30AM - Coaches meeting
8:45AM - Team briefing
9:15AM - Inspection closes and Qualification matches begin
12:30PM - Lunch
1:00PM - Qualification matches resume
3:00PM - Finish Qualification matches, alliance selection begins
3:30PM - Elimination Matches begin
4:00PM - Closing ceremony
4:30PM - Packup
Travel Info
Date: 23-Aug-2026 Shore Blue St North Sydey, New South Wales 2060 Australia Travel Info The main entrance to Shore is located on Blue St. Visitor parking will be available under the Bishopsgate Basketball Courts. Please enter via Hunter Crescent, off William St. Shore is easily accessible by Metro (Victoria Cross station) or Train (North Sydney station). There are also numerous bus services to North Sydney. All visitors to Shore are highly encouraged to catch public transport.
Judging Format
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 on Events.VEX. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date. All Digital Engineering Notebooks must be uploaded 7 days prior to the event, but can be edited up to the morning of the event.
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteer at the Shore V5RC Override Tournament We invite you to join our team of dedicated volunteers for the 2026-2027 Override Tournament at Shore! Volunteers are essential to creating a positive, fun, and fair experience for all participants. Whether you’re a robotics enthusiast, educator, parent, student, or community member, your contribution makes a real difference. Why Volunteer? • Support STEM Education: Help inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers. • No Experience Needed: Many roles require no prior robotics knowledge—training and guidance are provided. • Build Community: Meet new people, develop skills, and be part of an exciting, hands-on event. Volunteer Roles We offer a variety of roles to suit different interests and experience levels, including: • Judges: Evaluate team interviews and engineering notebooks, providing constructive feedback. • Referees: Ensure matches are played fairly according to official rules. • Scorekeepers: Record and manage match results. • Field Reset Crew: Help reset the field between matches for smooth event flow. • Pit Admin: Assist teams in the pit area and provide information. • Check-In/Registration: Welcome teams and volunteers, confirm attendance. • General Event Support: Lend a hand wherever needed—set up, pack down, and more! Full training and support will be provided for all roles. How to Sign Up Ready to volunteer? Complete our Expression of Interest form: 2026/27 EOI for Volunteering at Shore VIQRC or V5RC Competitions – Fill out form We look forward to welcoming you to the team and making this event a memorable experience for everyone involved!
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy In the event of extreme weather conditions the event will be cancelled. Organisers will do their best to give advance notice where possible.