General Info
General Info
*One field is used for ALL activity (practice, skills, QMs & FMs) and we generally finish on time. There will be 6 qualification matches per team*
Competition Preparation: This event is sure to be fast-paced and exciting. All teams should come prepared for competition. Here are a few steps that every team should take to ensure they are prepared.
1. Review the rules and run through the inspection checklist about a week before the competition so that there is ample time for adjustments.
2. Check the official VEX forums for rule updates and changes.
3. 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
- Programming cable
- Power strip
- Laptop computer
- Engineering notebook (if you have one; helpful for Awards)
- Banners and other decorations for your team pit
- Giveaways if you have them
4. Remember that safety comes first. Please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby as the venue is a very tight fit. Also, remember no grinding or other actions that create sparks.
5. Understand how the game is played.
6. Read through the Robot troubleshooting guide.
7. To ensure that you have the latest version of firmware make sure that you have the latest update of your programming software.
8. Participant Release Form - A completed form for all participants must be submitted online in order to participate. Check a week ahead to ensure this is complete.
Food - is available from our concessions stand, the nearby Subway, Panda Kitchen, Pueblo Viejo, Pizza Hut, Sonic and Casey’s & Cenex convenience stores. PIZZA HUT DELIVERS.
- Venue
- Hillsboro Middle/High School
- Address
- 400 East Grand Avenue, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063, United States
- Dates
- February 13, 2027
- Grade Level
- High School
- 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
- 24
- Spots Open
- 17
- Event Region
- Kansas
- Max Registrations per Org
- 6
- Standard Registration Opens
- 28-Sep-2026 17:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 1-Feb-2027 17:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 1-Feb-2027 17:00 EST
- Price
- $40.00
Agenda
*The agenda will advance as progress permits; one field is used for ALL activity (practice, skills, QMs & FMs) and we generally finish on time*
7:00 am Doors open, Check-in & Inspection begins
7:15-8:45 Skills Matches
9:00 am Drivers meeting
9:30 am Qualification matches begin
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch & Skills matches
1:00-2:30 pm Qualification matches resume & finish
2:35-3:30 Skills matches finish
3:35 pm Alliance Selection for Elimination matches
3:45 pm Elimination matches begin
4:45 pm Elimination matches end
5:00 pm Awards
6:00 pm Venue closed
Travel Info
Date: 13-Feb-2027 Hillsboro Middle/High School 400 East Grand Avenue Hillsboro, Kansas 67063 United States Travel Info Hillsboro Middle School Gymnasium Hillsboro Middle/High School resides at 400 East Grand avenue, Hillsboro, KS, 67063. The main entrance to Hillsboro Middle School Gymnasium (venue) is at the Northeast corner of the building and will be indicated by a posted VEX Robotics Competition banner. Parking is available to the immediate East of the building.
Judging Format
Judging Format • All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook for submission to the check-in desk.
Volunteer
Volunteer If you would like to help at the event, please contact Creigh Bell at creigh.bell@usd410.net.
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy This event will not be rescheduled.