Fisher Robotics VEX V5 Robotics Competition: Blended

General Info

Fisher Robotics welcomes you to the 2026-27 Level Up Tournament. The Skills field will be active once you have passed inspection. This is a state qualifying event. We wish you the best of luck

Registration Information

All participating teams must be registered with VEX Robotics and the Vex Events website. Tournament fees must be paid before teams are allowed to compete. Registration and payments should be made through the Vex Events website.

Engineering notebooks

We will be collecting Physical engineering notebooks at this event for judging.

Lunch and Concessions

Concessions will be available from 8 am to 3 pm. A lunch will be served Coffee is free. Drinks are allowed.

LATEX POLICY

Fisher has a limited latex free policy. We ask that you don't bring ballons into the school.

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:

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 forums for rule updates and changes.

3. Carefully read all of the information contained in the tournament posting on Vexx Events

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

   • 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

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 be aware of 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, Please refrain from grinding metal that creates sparks and debree. Ask the tournament host to use saw in their classroom if cutting 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.