General Info
General Info
VEX IQ Season Opening Tournament
Join us on 7 November 2026 at Özel Sezin Okulu for the VEX IQ Season Opening Tournament, organized by EduCat Robotics. Teams will gain experience with their Level Up robots and bring their teamwork and problem-solving skills to the field.
Participation and Registration
We are delighted to welcome VEX IQ Robotics Competition teams from Türkiye and abroad. All teams can follow the application steps on this VEX Events page. If you need any assistance, please contact us using the contact details provided on this page.
To give every team a comfortable and enjoyable competition experience, we plan attendance around the capacity of our venue. We organize this as an Invitational event to offer new and experienced teams from different regions fair and balanced opportunities to participate. Applications are therefore reviewed with geographic accessibility, team experience and available capacity considered together.
Submitting an application does not confirm participation. We will let you know the outcome once your application has been reviewed. Please wait for confirmation of your place before finalizing travel and accommodation arrangements.
Event Information
Date: 7 November 2026
Venue: Özel Sezin Okulu
Address: Ulubatlı Hasan Caddesi No: 18, Çekmeköy / İstanbul, 34782
Information for Teams
Please arrive on time for check-in and robot inspection. Bring your robot, batteries, chargers, computers and any spare parts you may need.
Please review the current VEX IQ Level Up game rules before the event. Agenda and organizational updates will be posted on this page.
Contact
EduCat Robotics
Have a question or need help? Please contact us for support with team registration, event applications, tournament preparations, or anything you’re unsure about. We’re happy to guide you through the process.
Teams joining us from outside Türkiye are also welcome to get in touch.
Phone: +90 533 357 90 72
WhatsApp: Click here to message us
Email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming your team!
- Venue
- Özel Sezin Okulu
- Address
- Ulubatlı Hasan Caddesi No: 18, Çekmeköy, İstanbul, 34782, Türkiye
- Dates
- 7 November 2026
- Grade Level
- All
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Invitational Tournament
- Event Format
- Invitational
- Field Control
- N/A
- Capacity
- 40
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Türkiye
- Standard Registration Opens
- 29-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 4-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 6 Kasım 2027
- Price
- FREE
Agenda
7 November 2026 — Tentative Event Agenda
Time Activity 08:00–09:00 Doors open, team check-in, pit setup and robot inspection 09:00–09:20 Opening remarks and team briefing 09:20–10:00 Practice matches and final field preparations 10:00–12:30 Teamwork qualification matches — Morning session 10:30–15:15Robot Skills Challenge open — Driving Skills and Autonomous Coding Skills (continuous session, including lunch) 12:30–13:15 Lunch break 13:15–15:15 Teamwork qualification matches — Afternoon session 15:15–15:45 Robot Skills closes at 15:15; rankings finalized and preparations for finals 15:45–16:30 Teamwork finals matches 16:30–16:50 Awards ceremony and group photo 16:50–17:00 Pit cleanup and closingRobot Skills Challenge
Robot Skills opens at 10:30 and remains open until 15:15, including the lunch break. Driving Skills and Autonomous Coding Skills runs take place on the dedicated Skills field alongside Teamwork qualification matches.
Teams may visit the Skills queue between their scheduled Teamwork matches. Please give priority to your scheduled matches and plan your Skills attempts throughout the day. Arrive early enough to complete your runs before the field closes at 15:15; do not leave all attempts until the end of the session. Any operational updates will be announced at the venue.
All times are Türkiye local time (UTC+3). The agenda may be updated according to the final number of teams and field arrangements. Please be ready in the queuing area before your matches.
Judging Format
Judging Format Team interviews and engineering notebook judging will take place in person on 7 November at the Özel Sezin Okulu event venue. Teams must bring a physical copy of their engineering notebook to submit to the judges. Notebook submission and team interview arrangements will be announced at the start of the event. Team members should be ready to discuss their robot design, development process, challenges and solutions.
Volunteer
Volunteer Join Our Volunteer Team! We welcome volunteers to the VEX IQ Season Opening Tournament on 7 November at Özel Sezin Okulu! You can help with team welcome, check-in, field preparation, match queuing and event support. The organizing team will assign roles and provide the necessary briefings. To volunteer and learn more, please join our WhatsApp volunteer group . When you join, please mention that you would like to volunteer at the Özel Sezin Okulu VEX IQ event, your availability and any previous event experience. Thank you for your support!
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy The safety of participants, volunteers and staff is our priority. In the event of severe weather, travel disruptions, school closure or another emergency, the schedule may change or the event may be postponed or cancelled. Updates will be posted on this event page and shared with registered team coaches through the contact channels provided at registration. Please check the event page and your email before travelling. In an emergency during the event, please follow the instructions of the organizing team and school staff. If evacuation is required, use the designated exits and proceed to the assembly area indicated by staff. Emergency services: 112 Organizer contact: +90 533 357 90 72 Email: info@educat.com.tr
Division Finals
Division 1
| # | Red Team | Score | Blue Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 168.0 | ||
| 2 | 138.0 | ||
| 3 | 138.0 | ||
| 4 | 136.0 | ||
| 5 | 108.0 | ||
| 6 | 104.0 | ||
| 7 | 102.0 | ||
| 8 | 86.0 | ||
| 9 | 80.0 | ||
| 10 | 61.0 | ||
| 11 | 48.0 |
- Excellence Award - Elementary School (IQ)
- Excellence Award - Middle School (IQ)
- Teamwork Champion Award (IQ)
- Design Award (IQ)
- Robot Skills Champion (IQ)
- Robot Skills 2nd Place (IQ)
- Teamwork 2nd Place Award (IQ)
- Build Award (IQ)
- Create Award (IQ)
- Energy Award (IQ)
- Innovate Award (IQ)
- Judges Award (IQ)