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VEX V5 Robotics - Override@Universal Technical Institute: VEX V5 Robotics Competition

February 6–6, 2027 Universal Technical Institute Miramar, Florida

VEX V5RC Other event in Miramar, Florida, United States Feb 6, 2027. 28 teams.

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Tentative schedule from RECF FOUNDATION (pdf) (updated March 23, 2026).

General Info

General Info

Welcome to: University Technical Institute Override VEX V5 Robotics Competition.


This is your chance to be part of an exhilarating day filled with innovation, collaboration, and competition. Let’s celebrate the power of STEM and robotics together!

Universal Technical Institute is conveniently located just off the I-75 exit east.
This competition will highlight some of the best Robotics teams in the Region. While at UTI please take some time to visit their cutting edge facility, tour the campus and visit the STEM Demonstrations.

Digital Notebook Submissions must be uploaded by the deadline listed in the Judging Format Tab. No Physical Notebook allowed.

Lunch and Concessions

Will be available

Competition Preparation

All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure that they are prepared.

Review all game information: https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition

  1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments. Robots must use VEX V5 parts. Please self inspect before arriving at the tournament using the V5 Robot Inspection Checklist

  2. Check the official VEX Q&A for rule updates and changes.

  3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on events.vex.com.

  4. Pack for the event the day before the day of departure. Here are a few items that you don't want to forget.

    • Goggles/Safety Glasses

    • Spare parts & tools

    • Batteries and chargers

    • Power strip and extension cord

    • Laptop computer

    • Programming cable

    • Digital submission of Engineering notebook (Required for judged awards)

    • Banners and other decorations for your team pit table

    • Giveaways if you have them

  5. Be sure to read VEX Tournaments 101 Before Your First VEX Tournament.

  6. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.

  7. Prep for your interviews with the judges and read the Judge's Guide. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.

  8. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby, as teams are close to each other in the venue pit area. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks, ask the tournament director for a safe location if grinding is needed.

  9. Ensure that you have the latest version of programming software and firmware for your V5 Brain.

    Participation and Consent Form

    A completed form for all participants must be uploaded to events.vex.com prior to the tournament. Team leaders will need to check that all team members attending the event have completed the online consent form prior to the tournament. Online Consent Form

    See you soon.

    Have a VEXellent day

Gregory Selby

Everglades High School

Email: [email protected]

Venue
Universal Technical Institute
Address
2601 Southwest 145th Avenue, Miramar, Florida 33027, United States
Dates
February 6, 2027
Grade Level
All
Skills Challenge
Yes
Judging Format
Tab. No Physical Notebook allowed.

Registration & Logistics

Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control
Smart Field Control
Capacity
34
Spots Open
6
Event Region
Florida - South
Max Registrations per Org
2
Standard Registration Opens
1-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
14-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
Payment Deadline
January 23, 2027
Price
$125.00

Agenda

Tentative Agenda:

Doors open 8:00AM (Check in and inspections open ASAP)

Check-in until 9:00 (FIRM--if you hit traffic, you MUST call to be included in match list)

Skills field opens at 9:15

Inspections COMPLETE at 9 (Again, this is FIRM--bring robots ready to compete)

First 3 matches queued to fields by 9:15

Driver's meeting 9:15

Opening ceremonies 9:30

Qualifying matches begin 9:45

Lunch break 12:30-1:15

Qualifying matches resume 1:30

Skills field closes at 3 or at the end of the last qualifying match

Qualifying matches end 3:30

Alliance selection 3:30-4

Eliminations 4-5

Closing ceremonies 5-5:30

Judging Format

Judging Format Physical Engineering Notebook Submissions: Digital Engineering notebooks will need to be submitted by 11:59PM on Wednesday, January 28th 2026, no physical notebook will be accepted the day of the event for evaluation. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact. In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event.

Volunteer

You are invited to volunteer. Needs are as follows: 1. Engineering design notebook judging virtual prior to event 2. Team interview judges (at least 2) 3. Field set up and reset 4. Score Keeping Judges To Volunteer, please send email to Gregory Selby Email: Gregory.Selbyii@browardschools.com in the SUBJECT: UTI VEXV5RC VOLUNTEER or text that you want to volunteer, please include your name and email address when you text. EVENT Phone number: 757-286-4280

Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy If an emergency or bad weather results in the need to cancel or postpone the event, registrants will be notified.