V5RC · High School

Harbor Havoc Signature Event: VEX V5 Robotics Competition - Override

October 16–17, 2026 Brick South Portland, Maine

VEX V5RC Signature event in Portland, Maine, United States Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026. 58 teams.

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Details from events.vex.com. Tentative — subject to change by the event partner.

General Info

General Info

We're thrilled to welcome you to the inaugural Harbor Havoc Signature Event! Whether you're a returning veteran or embarking on your first signature event, we're excited to have your crew join us for a weekend of innovation, competition, and unforgettable memories This is a two-day signature event where teams near and far will be competeing for the first ever title of Harbor Havoc Champions!

There will be 3 Worlds Qualification Spots from this event!

We will be updating this page as we get closer to the event. Please don't hesitate to reach out to the committee at [email protected] for any questions.

Venue
Brick South
Address
15 Resurgam Place, Portland, Maine 04102, United States
Dates
October 16 – 17, 2026
Grade Level
High School
Skills Challenge
Yes
Judging Format
Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In-Person Team Interviews

Registration & Logistics

Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control
Smart Field Control
Capacity
72
Spots Open
14
Event Region
Maine
Priority Registration Opens
22-Jul-2026 12:00 EDT
Standard Registration Opens
5-Aug-2026 12:00 EDT
Registration Deadline
9-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
September 18, 2026
Price
$415.00

Agenda

Note: Schedule Subject to Change

Thursday: 10/15/2026 ( Please Note Thursday is Optional for Teams)

2:00PM Venue Opens for Teams

3:30: Drivers Meeting (Will be available virtually)

5:30PM Skills, Practice and Venue Closes for Teams

Friday 10/16/2026

7:15AM Venue Opens to Teams

8:20AM Check In Deadline for Teams

8:30AM: Opening Ceremonies

9:15AM Qualifications and Skills

12:00PM Lunch Break

1:00PM Matches and Skills Resume

5:30PM Venue Closes

Saturday 10/17/2026

8:00AM Venue Opens to Teams

9:15AM Matches and Skills Resume

Skills will close following the end of the last qualification match

12:00PM Lunch Break

1:00PM Alliance Selection

1:30PM Eliminations Begin

4:00pm Awards Ceremony

Please note that the Eliminations and Award Ceremony are subject to change based on timing of events and teams during qualifications.

Travel Info

Date: 16-Oct-2026 - 17-Oct-2026 Brick South 15 Resurgam Place Portland, Maine 04102 United States Travel Info Event Location: Brick South at Thompson's Point in Portland Address: Resurgam Pl, Portland, ME 04102 Link to Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bCssaC8ZJaKGxF6m6?g_st=ic Venue Website: https://thompsonspoint.com/book-your-event-with-us/brick-south/

Judging Format

Judging Format Judging for this event will have digital engineering notebook submissions and in-person interviews. • 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. Notebooks must be submitted by EOD Oct 9th be considered for judging Please reach out to VEX@Rimaine.org with any questions!

Volunteer

Volunteer We need volunteers of all experience types! To sign up to volunteer please use this form: https://forms.gle/mA6r6b9FzveYCKe78 Any questions? Reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator: Ali Bessette at alison.bessette@rimaine.org

Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy We will keep an eye on the weather. If there is a cancellation coaches will be notified via email.

  • Excellence Award (V5)
  • Tournament Champions (V5)
  • Design Award (V5)
  • Robot Skills Champion (V5)
  • Robot Skills 2nd Place (V5)
  • Tournament Finalists (V5)
  • Amaze Award (V5)
  • Build Award (V5)
  • Create Award (V5)
  • Energy Award (V5)
  • Innovate Award (V5)
  • Inspire Award (V5)
  • Judges Award (V5)
  • Sportsmanship Award (V5)
  • Think Award (V5)