General Info
General Info
Flinders University New Venture Institute Open: V5RC High School Tournament
INDOOR EVENT
This is a 16 Team Torunment, specifically for High School teams to compete in:
- Skills will be offered at the start of this event
- There will be no Judging at this event
The emphasis of the event is for high-school-aged students to:
- Learn the rules and challenges presented by Override in a competitive environment
- Meet the Flinders VEX Team, SA's only VEX U team, and see Flinders University at Tonsley
We're looking forward to seeing as many teams as possible from across South Australia. So, get your teams along to the event and let's get into it for the 2026-27 season!
Information on this season's competition, Override, can be found here: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition/vrc-current-game
- Venue
- Flinders
- Address
- Tonsley Innovation Precinct, South Australia 5052, Australia
- Dates
- July 23, 2026
- Grade Level
- High School
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- No Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 16
- Spots Open
- 3
- Event Region
- Australia
- Max Registrations per Org
- 4
- Standard Registration Opens
- 10-Jun-2026 01:30 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 16-Jul-2026 03:30 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 20-Jul-2026 17:00 ACST
- Price
- A$50.00
Agenda
For competing schools
All teams should be present for and by the Opening Ceremony at 9:30 AM, as this includes important housekeeping and safety information.
The agenda is subject to change, aside from the Opening Ceremony (that's locked in).
24 Hr Agenda Item 08:30Team Check-In, Pits, and Robot Inspection open
09:30Opening Ceremony & Housekeeping
09:45Skills Field Opens
11:15Skills Field closes
11:30Drivers Meeting
11:45Qualifiers commence
13:00Pause for Lunch
13:45Qualifiers continue
15:15Qualifiers conclude
Alliance Selection
15:30Eliminations
16:15Closing Ceremony & Awards
17:00Pits close
Travel Info
Date: 23-Jul-2026 Flinders Tonsley Innovation Precinct, South Australia 5052 Australia Travel Info The competition will be held on the first floor of the Flinders University building. Enter via the MAB on the south side of the building, either via the large concrete stairs or the elevators past the glass doors. Check-in and inspection will be in front of rooms 1.01 and 1.02. These are located west of the elevators on the first floor. There is a map uploaded under "Documents." Parking will be at the driver's discretion.
Judging Format
Judging Format This event will not be judged.
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteers for the event will consist of the Flinders VEX Team (FVT). Please treat all Flinders staff and students with respect throughout the event.
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy The event will be held indoors. The only concern will be entering and exiting the building which should be a minimal process. • If there are significant concerns, please contact us. • If the event is unlikely to go ahead, we will contact you.