General Info
General Info
St. Andrews Bangkok: The Signature Event Experience
VEX V5RC Override™ Signature Event
Hosted at St Andrews International School Bangkok – High School Campus
The St. Andrews Bangkok: The Signature Event Experience will be hosted at St Andrews International School Bangkok High School Campus. This event provides teams with an exciting opportunity to compete at a high level and qualify for the 2027 VEX Robotics World Championship™.
During your stay, teams will experience a range of Thai-themed activities, cultural experiences, and local food offerings as we welcome teams from across the region and around the world.
The event will feature:
- VEX V5RC Override™ Middle School Division: 4th–5th December 2026
- VEX V5RC Override™ High School Division: 6th–7th December 2026
Registration Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAXc17tQZhDkuoZR3Ua9KucEgdnTS_dfRnFpSDm9OFlfXVZw/viewform
Qualification Opportunities
This Signature Event will provide teams with the opportunity to qualify for the 2027 VEX Robotics World Championship™ through official Signature Event qualification pathways.
Transportation Recommendation
For travel between your hotel, the venue, or the airport, we recommend Montri Transport—a trusted partner of St Andrews International School. They can provide private buses and shuttles tailored to your team's needs.
Booking & Contact Details
Service: Airport transfers and hotel-to-venue transportation
Contact Person: Khun Oun
Email: [email protected]
Please reach out to Montri Transport directly to coordinate your schedule and secure your bookings.
Looking for a hotel? We have you covered, go to the travel info page to get special rates at Avani Sukhumvit
Interested in seeing past Signature events at St Andrews International School Bangkok?
Watch our recap video from the 2024–2025 VIQRC Thai Nationals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vleJ-pHjNQ8
Event Partner Contact Information
Rob Parker – [email protected]
Grade Levels
- Middle School
- High School
Skills Challenge Offered
Yes
Judging Format
All In-Person Judging
*For the latest award description and judging criteria, head over to library.globalrobotics.org*
- Venue
- St Andrews International School Bangkok, High School
- Address
- 1020 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
- Dates
- December 6 – 7, 2026
- Grade Level
- s
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 70
- Spots Open
- 4
- Event Region
- Thailand
- Max Registrations per Org
- 5
- Standard Registration Opens
- 9-Jun-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 31-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- Payments must be made within 7 days of registering teams
- Price
- USD$600.00 / HK$4698.00
Agenda
St. Andrews Bangkok: The Signature Event Experience
VEX V5RC Override Signature Event – High School Division
Sunday 6th December and Monday 7th December 2026
St Andrews International School Bangkok – High School Campus
Sunday 6th December 2026 – Event Agenda
Important Information:
- Venue doors open at 07:00 AM
- Teams must not arrive before 06:30 AM or queue outside the venue/car park, as this coincides with the school drop-off period
- All teams must pass inspection before entering the main competition hall
- Event concludes at approximately 07:30 PM
Monday 7th December 2026 – Finals Day Agenda
Important Information:
- Venue doors open at 07:00 AM
- Matches begin at 08:00 AM
- Event concludes at approximately 05:30 PM
Travel Info
Date: 6-Dec-2026 - 7-Dec-2026 St Andrews International School Bangkok, High School 1020 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok, 10110 Thailand Travel Info Event Accommodation Notice We are pleased to partner with Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel to offer exclusive discounted room rates for teams attending the VEX Signature Event (4–7 December 2026). Hotel Details & Rates • Recommended Hotel: Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel • Available Booking Dates: 2 – 8 December 2026 Room Type Occupancy & Breakfast Rate (THB) Superior Room 1 Person THB 3,000 net / night Superior Room 2 Persons THB 3,300 net / night Superior Skyline Room 1 Person THB 3,300 net / night Superior Skyline Room 2 Persons THB 3,600 net / night Exclusive Guest Benefits • Food & Beverage: 20% discount across all outlets (excludes alcohol) • Laundry: 20% discount on laundry services (excludes dry cleaning and express service) • Spa: 20% discount on spa treatments at Avani Spa Booking & Payment Information Guests are responsible for booking directly with the hotel and covering their own expenses. • Reservation Process: Please complete the official Reservation Form (attached) and email it directly to the hotel contacts below: • To: res.vsuk@avanihotels.com • CC: natcharat_ph@avanihotels.com • Booking Deadline: 26 November 2026
Judging Format
• All team interviews will be conducted in person during the event. • Teams should be prepared to meet with judges on-site. Engineering Notebooks • All Engineering Notebooks must be submitted digitally through events.vex.com - this must be 14 days before the event, we will not accept engineering notebooks after midnight on the 21st of November • This allows our judging panel sufficient time to review the materials ahead of the event. • Notebooks submitted after this deadline will not be assessed and will not be considered during the judging process.
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteers Wanted! Welcome—and thank you for helping make this event a success! It takes many hands to run an event like this, and we truly appreciate your support. No experience is necessary —just bring your enthusiasm and team spirit. Volunteering is a great way to be involved in the action, meet new people, and contribute to a memorable event. Plus, it's a lot more fun than just watching from the sidelines! Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts or duties . Parents, family members, and friends of team participants make incredible volunteers, and your involvement makes a big difference. As a thank-you, all volunteers will receive free food and an event T-shirt! We're organizing volunteer sign-ups through the Google Form linked below. If you're connected to a team, please indicate your connection on the form so we can assign roles appropriately. https://forms.gle/1c7gjajYyqxFkGVr7 For any questions or further information about volunteering, please contact: Rob Parker - rob.pa@standrews.ac.th or robotics@standrews.ac.th
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy Teams are advised to monitor https://events.vex.com/ for any updates regarding weather-related or emergency cancellations. In the event of a cancellation or postponement , the tournament name on events.vex.com will be updated to reflect the change (e.g., " Cancelled " or " Postponed "). Additional information will also be sent directly to registered teams via email. Please note: • Registration fees will not be refunded in the event of a cancellation. • If the event is postponed, updated details, including the rescheduled date, will be provided via email. For any questions or concerns, please contact: Rob Parker - rob.pa@standrews.ac.th or robotics@standrews.ac.th
- Excellence Award - Middle School (V5)
- Tournament Champions (V5)
- Robot Skills Champion (V5)
- Robot Skills 2nd Place (V5)
- Tournament Finalists (V5)
- Amaze Award (V5)
- Build Award (V5)
- Create Award (V5)
- Design Award (V5)
- Energy Award (V5)
- Innovate Award (V5)
- Inspire Award (V5)
- Judges Award (V5)
- Sportsmanship Award (V5)
- Think Award (V5)