VEX IQ Level Up Back to School Bash (ES/MS)

General Info

Venue

Austria Vancouver Club

Address

5851 Westminster Hwy Richmond, BC V7C 1C3, Richmond, British Columbia V7C 1C3, Canada

Dates

September 27, 2026

Grade Level

All

Skills Challenge

Yes

Judging Format

Remote Engineering Notebooks

Registration & Logistics

Event Type

Open Tournament

Event Format

In-Person

Field Control

N/A

Capacity

20

Spots Open

0

Event Region

British Columbia (BC)

Max Registrations per Org

6

Standard Registration Opens

19-Aug-2026 12:00 EDT

Registration Deadline

25-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT

Payment Deadline

Sep 27, 2026

Price

CA$120.00

Agenda

Judging Format

Judging Format In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews will be in-person the day of the event. Digital submission of Engineering notebooks. Engineering notebooks will be submitted online via the link in their VEX Events team profile account due by Sep 25, 9:00 AM

Volunteer

Volunteer This event requires volunteers and there are many roles available at the events. Field Reset Description: Accurately reset the competition field after each match and assist the Field Manager or Head Referee as needed. Note: students with high energy and younger children do well. Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking. Experience Level: Beginner. No experience is needed. Skills: • Ability to review field diagrams to place game objects in correct locations on the competition field • Move quickly around the field • Good listening skills Head Referee Description: Organize and oversee all Scorekeeper Referees. Interpret and consistently enforce the rules of the game to score each match upon completion. Act as the final authority for any disputes or rulings. Train Scorekeeper Referees as needed. Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking. Experience Level: Advanced. Previous Scorekeeper Referee experience is required. Certification required. Must be at least 20 years old for VRC events and at least 16 years old for VIQC events. Skills: • Apply knowledge of the game and rules • Lead a team effectively • Interact positively with students and coaches • Arbitrate disputes fairly and quickly deescalate arguments Inspector Description: Conduct inspections to verify that robots comply with the rules and specifications outlined in the game manuals. Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking). Experience Level: Intermediate. Basic knowledge of robot construction and familiarity with VRC & VIQC parts is helpful, but not mandatory. Skills: • Collaborate with others as a team • Attention to detail • Follow inspection checklist Judge Description: Evaluate student teams through interviews, Engineering Notebooks, and on-field performance. Present awards as needed. Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking). Experience Level: Intermediate. Some robotics judging experience is helpful but not necessary. Must be an adult for all VRC events. Must be at least 16 for local VIQC events. Must be an adult for any VIQC event that qualifies for the VEX World Championship. Skills: • Attention to detail • Impartiality • Communicate effectively Judge Advisor Description: Train and assist volunteer Judges as they evaluate student teams through interviews, review Engineering Notebooks, observe on-the-field performance, and present awards as needed. Facilitate the Deliberation process for judged awards, and serve as a Judge as needed. Activity Level: Moderate (mix of sitting and walking). Experience Level: Advanced. Previous Judge experience is strongly recommended. Certification required. Must be at least 20 years old for VRC events. Skills: • Attention to detail • Impartiality • Communicate effectively Queuing Description: Assist with staging teams for upcoming matches. Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking. Experience Level: Beginner. No experience required. Skills: • Communicate effectively • Attention to detail • Stay organized in fast-paced environment • Follow instructions Scorekeeper Referee Description: Record scores using the TM Mobile app or paper score sheets. Verify recorded scores with other Scorekeeping Referees and/or the Head Referee as needed, and with the student drivers after each match. Discuss possible rule violations with the Head Referee after the match. Ensure the field is reset and robots are ready for the next match. Activity Level: High (physical), constant standing or walking. Experience Level: Intermediate. Experienced volunteers are preferred; however, Scorekeeper Referees can be new volunteers and can be trained quickly. Must be at least 15 years old for all events. Skills: • Apply knowledge of the game and rules and be impartial • Attention to detail • Work effectively as a member of a team • Interact positively with students Team Check-in…

Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy In the event of a cancellation, all registered participants will be notified and an update will be posted on events.vex.com. Please make sure all your contact information is update in VEX Events.