General Info
General Info
EN:
The Innovatosphere First VIQRC Open Tournament Panama 2026-2027 is a VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) event hosted by Innovatosphere, an Official VEX Robotics Event Partner in Panama. This is Innovatosphere's 4th season organizing official tournaments, and this event is the first tournament of the official season.
The tournament is also a preparation event for Panamanian teams: it gives them competition experience before the Innovatosphere Open Invitational, the international tournament we will host later this season.
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: International School of Panama campus, Panama City, Panama
- Program: VIQRC
- Registration fee: Free
- Registration deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Contact: [email protected] | WhatsApp +507 6115-1390
ES:
El Innovatosphere First VIQRC Open Tournament Panama 2026-2027 es un evento del VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) organizado por Innovatosphere, VEX Robotics Event Partner oficial en Panamá. Esta es la 4ta temporada de Innovatosphere organizando torneos oficiales, y este evento es el primer torneo de la temporada oficial.
El torneo también es una preparación para los equipos nacionales: les da experiencia de competencia antes del Innovatosphere Open Invitational, el torneo internacional que organizaremos más adelante en la temporada.
- Fecha: sábado 24 de octubre de 2026
- Sede: Campus de la International School of Panama, Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
- Programa: VIQRC
- Costo de inscripción: Gratuito
- Fecha límite de registro: viernes 23 de octubre de 2026
- Contacto: [email protected] | WhatsApp +507 6115-1390
- Venue
- International School of Panama
- Address
- 3GHH+357, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama, 0000, Panama
- Dates
- October 24, 2026
- Grade Level
- All
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- No Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- N/A
- Capacity
- 50
- Spots Open
- 44
- Event Region
- Panama
- Max Registrations per Org
- 16
- Standard Registration Opens
- 16-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 24-Oct-2026 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- -
- Price
- FREE
Agenda
Planning template. The final schedule will be confirmed before the event. / Plantilla de planificación. El horario final se confirmará antes del evento.
- 9:00 a.m.: Opening ceremony and drivers' meeting / Ceremonia de apertura y reunión de conductores
- 9:30 a.m.: Qualification matches begin / Inicio de rondas clasificatorias
- 12:00 p.m.: Alliance selection / Selección de alianzas
- 12:30 p.m.: Elimination rounds and finals / Rondas eliminatorias y finales
- ~2:00 p.m.: Event closes / Cierre del evento
Judging Format
Judging Format There will be no judging at this event. / Este evento no tendrá judging
Volunteer
Volunteer EN: Volunteers are essential to running a smooth tournament. We welcome students, parents, teachers and community members to help with roles such as field reset, queuing, scorekeeping and general event support. No prior experience is needed; training is provided on the day. To volunteer, email info@innovatosphere.com or message us on WhatsApp at +507 6115-1390 with your name and availability. ES: Los voluntarios son esenciales para que el torneo salga bien. Invitamos a estudiantes, padres, docentes y miembros de la comunidad a apoyar en roles como reinicio de campos, filas de equipos, puntuación y apoyo general. No se requiere experiencia previa; damos capacitación el mismo día. Para ser voluntario, escríbenos a info@innovatosphere.com o por WhatsApp al +507 6115-1390 con tu nombre y disponibilidad.
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy EN: In case of severe weather or any emergency affecting safety, Innovatosphere may delay, modify or reschedule the event. Any change will be communicated as early as possible by email to the registered team contacts and via WhatsApp (+507 6115-1390). In an emergency, follow the instructions of event staff and school personnel. If the event is rescheduled, registrations carry over to the new date. ES: En caso de clima severo o cualquier emergencia que afecte la seguridad, Innovatosphere podrá retrasar, modificar o reprogramar el evento. Cualquier cambio se comunicará lo antes posible por correo a los contactos registrados y por WhatsApp (+507 6115-1390). En una emergencia, sigue las instrucciones del personal del evento y de la escuela. Si el evento se reprograma, las inscripciones se trasladan a la nueva fecha.
- Teamwork Champion Award (IQ)
- Robot Skills Champion (IQ)
- Robot Skills 2nd Place (IQ)
- Robot Skills 3rd Place (IQ)