General Info
General Info
Welcome to the VEX IQ Robotics Competition™ (Elementary Division)
Level Up™ Tournament @ The Royal Adelaide Show
Registration opens 11th August 2026 - 3:30PM ADELAIDE Time
This is a perfomance based competition (non-judged).
Supervising teachers and competitors (students) receive complimentary entry into the Show Grounds with your team entry
Please check the age requirements for each division your team competes in:
Competition Program (and Level) Student Eligibility Team Size VEX IQ (Elementary School) 12 years old or younger 2+ VEX IQ (Middle School) 15 years old or younger 2+A student's age for eligibility is their age on June 1 of the year the season ends. For example, for this 2026–2027 season, eligibility is based on the student's age on June 1, 2027.
If any team member is in the older "bracket" that whole team must play in that division. For example a team may be comprised of Year 6 and Year 8 students however would play in the Middle School division.
For schools please be aware of the transport and travel tab that will appear on this page for important drop off and pick up information.
The Design and Technology Teachers Association of SA is hosting this event and all invoices will be sent to schools via office@datta.sa.edu.au. This may occur one week post event due to administration processes.
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
- Adelaide Showground
- Address
- Goodwood Road, Wayville, South Australia 5034, Australia
- Dates
- September 8, 2026
- Grade Level
- Elementary
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- No Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- School-Based Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- N/A
- Capacity
- 16
- Spots Open
- 8
- Event Region
- Australia
- Max Registrations per Org
- 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 11-Aug-2026 02:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 31-Aug-2026 03:30 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 1 week post event
- Price
- A$50.00
Agenda
Teams arrive by 9:30AM
First match 10:10AM
Lunch break at 12:00PM
Final match 2:20PM
Close 3:15PM
Travel Info
Date: 8-Sep-2026 Adelaide Showground Goodwood Road Wayville, South Australia 5034 Australia Travel Info LOCATION The competition will take place in the Pet & Tech Centre - State Basketball Centre, via the RAILWAY ENTRY GATE, Rose Terrace Wayville. BUS DROP OFF ZONE Bus drop off will be on Rose Tce before you get to Kidman Gate. Bus drivers will need to follow the directions of traffic management. SHOW PASSES Show passes will be available outside the Railway Gate from 9:00am from one of our Competition Convenors.
Judging Format
Judging Format No Judging
Volunteer
Volunteer Please email office@datta.sa.edu.au if interested in volunteering for this event
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy N/A
Division Finals
Division 1
| # | Red Team | Score | Blue Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.0 | ||
| 2 | 22.5 | ||
| 3 | 21.0 | ||
| 4 | 9.0 |