General Info
General Info
Jefferson-Truman V5RC Override Tournament
We’re excited to welcome you to the upcoming Jefferson-Truman V5RC Override Tournament!
This tournament is open to Middle School and High School teams.
Event Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Location: Jefferson Middle School (Main Gym)
712 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
The door will open at 7:20 AM.
What to Bring?
Your robots and all necessary tools
Spare parts, batteries, and chargers
Safety glasses for all team members
Extension cords and power strips
Any required documentation (inspection sheets, waivers, etc.)
Event Day Reminders
Check-in and inspection will begin promptly at the listed time. Please arrive early to ensure your robot passes inspection before matches begin.
Pits will be assigned upon arrival. Please keep your area clean and organized.
Code of Conduct applies to all students, mentors, and spectators—let’s promote a positive, respectful, and competitive environment.
A concession area will be available (donuts, chips, and sodas for $1 each)
Parking: You may park at the Staff parking lot (front) or the Visitor parking (back). Please see the attached document.
Match Schedules & Updates
Qualification schedules will be released after inspections are complete. Please monitor the pit displays and listen for announcements throughout the day.
Questions?
If you have any concerns or need clarification before the event, feel free to reach out at [email protected] (505 264-4088), or [email protected] (505)850-2394, or [email protected].
We look forward to an exciting day of creativity, teamwork, and engineering excellence. Safe travels, and see you at the tournament!
- Venue
- Jefferson Middle School
- Address
- 712 Girard Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106, United States
- Dates
- December 12, 2026
- Grade Level
- All
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- No Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 28
- Spots Open
- 25
- Event Region
- New Mexico
- Max Registrations per Org
- 5
- Standard Registration Opens
- 4-Sep-2026 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 4-Dec-2026 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- December 8, 2026
- Price
- $75.00
Agenda
Event Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Location: Jefferson Middle School (Main Gym)
712 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Doors open at 7:20 AM
Check-In Time: starts at 7:30 AM
Inspection Time: 8:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Drivers' Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Qualifying Matches Time: 9:45 AM -- 1:30 PM Lunch Time: 12:00 - 12:30 PM
Skill Challenges Time: 9:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Final Matches Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Awards Ceremony: 3:15 - 3:30 PM
Judging Format
Judging Format • No Judging
Volunteer
Volunteer We would like to invite you to volunteer at our upcoming Jefferson-Truman VEX Robotics Tournament ! Your support would help us provide students with an exciting and successful competition experience. Volunteers play an important role in making robotics tournaments run smoothly, and there are several ways to help, including refereeing, queuing teams, field reset, and other event-support roles. Event: Jefferson-Truman V5RC Override Tournament Date: December 12, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Jefferson MS Gym, 712 Girard Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 No prior experience is required for many volunteer positions, and training and resources are available to help you get started. We would be very grateful to have you join us and support these students as they showcase their creativity, engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering by November 12, 2026, at jay.penn@aps.edu or barreto_baca@aps.edu, Thank you for supporting STEM education and our local robotics community! Sincerely, • Jay Christie Penn • Natali Barreto Baca • Event Partners
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy Emergency and Severe Weather Policy The safety of all students, coaches, volunteers, families, and event staff is our highest priority. In the event of severe weather, an emergency, or other unsafe conditions, tournament organizers will monitor local conditions and follow guidance from appropriate authorities. If conditions require changes to the event, organizers may delay, pause, modify, relocate, or cancel tournament activities. If a delay, cancellation, or other significant change is necessary, updates will be communicated as soon as possible through the event's official communication channels.