General Info
General Info
Knox Grammar School - VIQRC Level Up Tournament.
This event will be hosted by Knox Grammar Preparatory School in Wahroonga, NSW, Australia.
This VEX Robotics Competition is proudly supported by the Global Robotics & Science Foundation - the officially authorized nonprofit partner for VEX Robotics, championing student-centered, schools-first STEM competition. Please ensure you are referencing the library documentation for key award and judging criteria.
- Venue
- Knox Grammar Preparatory School
- Address
- 13 Billyard Avenue, Wahroonga, New South Wales 2076, Australia
- Dates
- September 14, 2026
- Grade Level
- Middle School
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- School-Based Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- N/A
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 1
- Event Region
- Australia
- Max Registrations per Org
- 8
- Standard Registration Opens
- 24-Jul-2026 02:30 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 31-Aug-2026 02:30 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 21-Jul-2025 02:30 EDT
- Price
- A$100.00
Agenda
Preliminary schedule
7:45am - Doors open for registration, Pits.
7:45am – 9:00am Robot Inspection
9:00am – Coaches’ Meeting (Adult)
9:00am – Team Briefing (including Driver’s meeting)
9:30am – Start Qualification Matches
12:45pm – Finish Qualification Matches
12:45-1:15pm – Lunch
1:15pm - Playoff Matches
1:50pm – Closing ceremony
2:10pm - Pack up (All teams must be offsite before the School car lines commence at 2:30)
Judging Format
Judging Format • Digital Engineering Notebook Submissions / In Person Team Interviews: Team interviews will be conducted in-person at the event. Engineering notebooks will be submitted digitally for evaluation via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on VEXevents. • The Engineering Notebook link submission deadline is 7 days before, students may continue to work on their Digital Engineering Notebook up until the morning of the event.
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteer at the Knox Grammar School VIQRC Level Up Tournament We invite you to join our team of dedicated volunteers for the 2026-27 Knox VEX IQ Robotics Competition Level Up Tournament! Volunteers are essential to creating a positive, fun, and fair experience for all participants. Whether you’re a robotics enthusiast, educator, parent, student, or community member, your contribution makes a real difference. Why Volunteer? • Support STEM Education: Help inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers. • No Experience Needed: Many roles require no prior robotics knowledge—training and guidance are provided. • Build Community: Meet new people, develop skills, and be part of an exciting, hands-on event. Volunteer Roles We offer a variety of roles to suit different interests and experience levels, including: • Judges: Evaluate team interviews and engineering notebooks, providing constructive feedback. • Referees: Ensure matches are played fairly according to official rules. • Scorekeepers: Record and manage match results. • Field Reset Crew: Help reset the field between matches for smooth event flow. • Pit Admin: Assist teams in the pit area and provide information. • Check-In/Registration: Welcome teams and volunteers, confirm attendance. • General Event Support: Lend a hand wherever needed—set up, pack down, and more! Full training and support will be provided for all roles. How to Sign Up Ready to volunteer? Complete our Expression of Interest form: Volunteer Sign-Up Form – 2026-27 EOI for Volunteering at Knox VEX V5RC or VIQRC Competitions We look forward to welcoming you to the team and making this event a memorable experience for everyone involved!
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy In the event of extreme weather conditions the event will be cancelled. Organisers will do their best to give advance notice where possible.
- Excellence Award (IQ)
- Teamwork Champion Award (IQ)
- Robot Skills Champion (IQ)
- Design Award (IQ)
- Innovate Award (IQ)
- Judges Award (IQ)