General Info
General Info
VOLUNTEERS are needed, but should contact rodney.hankinsjr@browardschools.com
All attendees are expected to abide by the . All participants are expected to complete the consent form and submit ONLINE by the team coach for this and future events! (NOTE: You MUST know your full team number ex:4330X in order to complete the online form)
The teams coach who is officially listed in events.vex.com as the primary contact receives all team emails, so read the email titles and content carefully, and ensure your IT does not block emails from events.vex.com and or from rodney.hankinsjr@browardschools.com
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: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition
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 V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/51133553930388-VEX-V5-Inspection-Checklist
Check the Game Manual ( https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/50815792737812-VEX-V5-Override-Game-Manual) for rule updates and changes.
Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on http://events.vex.com
Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.
Goggles/Safety Glasses
Spare parts & tools
Batteries and chargers
Power strip and extension cord
Laptop computer
Programming cable
Engineering notebook
Banners and other decorations for your team pit table
Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the articles on https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/categories/51091129713172-Judging. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
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.
Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.
- Venue
- Nova High School Gym
- Address
- 3600 College Ave, Davie, Florida 33314, United States
- Dates
- January 9, 2027
- Grade Level
- High School
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- Remote Engineering Notebooks
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 16
- Event Region
- Florida - South
- Max Registrations per Org
- 2
- Priority Registration Opens
- 11-Aug-2026 12:00 EDT
- Standard Registration Opens
- 14-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 3-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- Jan 5, 2027
- Price
- $70.00
Agenda
Tentative Agenda
Doors open 7:30 AM (Check in and inspections open immediately)
Check-in until 8:30 AM (FIRM--if you hit traffic, you MUST email rodney.hankinsjr@browardschools.com to be able to participate)
Skills field opens at 8: 30 AM
Inspections COMPLETE at 8: 30 AM (Again, this is FIRM--bring robots ready to compete)
Driver's meeting 8:40 AM
Qualification Matches begin at 9:00 AM
Lunch break 11:30-12:00
Qualification Matches end at 2 PM
Skills field close at the end of the last Qualification Match.
Alliance Selection at 2:30 PM.
Elimination Matches Begin at 3 PM
Awards Ceremony at 4:30 PM.
Judging Format
Judging Format Please review the following Judging Format options and keep the ones that apply to your event, and delete the others that do not apply. 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. A submission deadline that may be scheduled ahead of the event date. https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/50475256149268-Engineering-Notebook-Rubrics
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteers are the heart of every VEX competition--without them the event simply cannot function. In a perfect world, every robot team would provide at least 2 adult volunteers at every event. We would be grateful to anyone who wishes to help out. However, we require that all volunteers be registered in advance--contact rodney.hankinsjr@browardschools.com with the subject "Volunteer for January 9, 2027" if you would like to help out at this event. There are lots of different roles that need to be filled, with varying degrees of expertise and physical activity. Check out the 'Volunteer Roles
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy If conditions require (a hurricane, for instance) the event will be CANCELLED and your registrations refunded (less the fees incurred by events.vex.com).