V5RC · High School

Infinite Override Yarmouth Qualifier: VEX V5 Robotics Competition

January 23–23, 2027 Yarmouth High School Yarmouth, Maine

VEX V5RC Other event in Yarmouth, Maine, United States Jan 23, 2027. 28 teams.

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Tentative schedule from RECF FOUNDATION (pdf) (updated March 23, 2026).

General Info

General Info

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.

  1. Be ready for inspection
  2. Know the game manual and keep up with VEX Q&A for official updates.
  3. Carefully review the information below to help prepare your team for the tournament:
  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
    • Programming cables
    • Power strip
    • Programming computer(s)
  5. Engineering notebook link posted in events.vex.com (if you have one, helpful for Innovate, Judges, Design and Excellence Awards)
  6. Banners and other decorations for your team pit
  7. Giveaways if you have them
  8. Review the descriptions and criteria for the awards that are being given during the tournament.
  9. Prep for your interviews with the judges. Check the awards tab to see what awards will be given during the tournament.
  10. Remember that safety comes first, please don't bring tools that pose a safety risk to your team, or others nearby. All metal cutting will take place in our designated cutting area. Students wishing to use the cutting area must provide adult supervision from their own coach/mentor/chaperone.
  11. Access the GRSF Library or VEX Forum for troubleshooting and support

Food Available at the Venue:

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be avialable at the event for purchase featuring a variety of hot, cold, and room-temperature items.

Venue
Yarmouth High School
Address
286 West Elm Street, Yarmouth, Maine 04096, United States
Dates
January 23, 2027
Grade Level
All
Skills Challenge
Yes
Judging Format
All In-Person Judging

Registration & Logistics

Event Type
Open Tournament
Event Format
In-Person
Field Control
Smart Field Control
Capacity
40
Spots Open
12
Event Region
Maine
Max Registrations per Org
8
Priority Registration Opens
11-Nov-2026 18:00 EST
Standard Registration Opens
28-Nov-2026 18:00 EST
Registration Deadline
20-Jan-2027 18:00 EST
Payment Deadline
22-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
Price
$65.00

Agenda

Competition Schedule - note: times are estimates only
7:30AM ​C​heck-in and Load-in, Inspection opens
8:30AM Registration Ends, Match schedule generated
8:45AM ​D​rivers' meeting
9:00AM Opening Ceremonies
9:15AM Qualification matches and Skills Challenges begin
12:30PM Lunch
1:00PM Qualification matches resume
2:30PM Qualification matches and Skills Challenges end
2:35PM Alliance Selection
2:45PM Elimination rounds begin
4:30PM Awards Ceremony
5:00PM Event ends

Stream

Webcast The webcast will be available at the Robotics Institute of Maine's Youtube page. Please subscribe!

Travel Info

Date: 23-Jan-2027 Yarmouth High School 286 West Elm Street Yarmouth, Maine 04096 United States Travel Info Yarmouth High School is easily accessible from Interstate 295. North or South: Take exit 15. At the end of the ramp, take a left onto Rte. 1 North. At the first light, turn left onto Portland St. The Yarmouth High School entrance will be your first right. Note: Please plan to enter and exit from the Portland St. main entrance.

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 events.vex . Notebooks need to be submitted by 5:00 PM on January 22, 2027.

Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy

We will do our best to reschedule the competition for another day.