General Info
General Info
Welcome to the NSW Middle School State Championship.
To enter this event you must have qualified from an event held in NSW during the 26-27 season.
This event will directly qualify to the VEX Robotics Australian National Championships 26-27 in Adelaide, South Australia.
Volunteer Submission: If your team is willing to provide volunteers for the event, please submit the online volunteer registration form.
Event Location: The NSW State Championships will be held in the Great Hall of Knox Grammar School.
Schedule: The competition will begin promptly at 9:45AM, and we kindly request all teams to plan their arrival before this time for Check in and Inspection. The event is expected to conclude at approximately 4:30 PM. Please note that these timings are subject to change closer to the event, depending on the final number of teams registered. We will notify you promptly if any schedule adjustments occur.
Please make sure you are well-versed in the Code of Conduct Rules and Student-Centred Policy.
Payment is required to be completed prior to attending the event and will be through a Humantix link https://events.humanitix.com/sunday-november-8th-2026-nsw-vrc-v5-middle-school-state-championship-knox-great-hall-usd220-per-team/tickets
Before attending events this season please ensure you have completed the following:
- Read the Team and Organization Registration Policy
- Distribute the Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policies to team members & parents.
- Distribute your program’s game manual(s) to team members
- Ensure all tem members have Submitted Consent Forms signed by their parent/guardian. Each student will be checked prior to the event.
- Review Design Convergence: Why Robots Look Alike
We hope this general information helps you prepare for the upcoming robotics competition. Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as we approach the event date.
Kind Regards,
Ian Fairhurst
Deputy Head of Prep – Innovative Futures | Knox Grammar School
T: 02 9473 9324 | 1 Billyard Ave, Wahroonga NSW 2076
- Venue
- Knox Grammar School
- Address
- 2 Borambil Street, Wahroonga, New South Wales 2076, Australia
- Dates
- November 8, 2026
- Grade Level
- Middle School
- Skills Challenge
- Yes
- Judging Format
- All In-Person Judging
Registration & Logistics
- Event Type
- Invitational Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person Invitational
- Field Control
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 24
- Spots Open
- 0
- Event Region
- Australia
- Standard Registration Opens
- 2-Oct-2026 02:30 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 2-Nov-2026 02:30 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 4-Nov-2024 17:00 EST
- Price
- A$220.00
Agenda
Agenda:
Please note that the following agenda is subject to change based on the number of teams registered. We will notify all participants promptly of any schedule adjustments closer to the event date.
8:00 AM - Doors Open
8:15 AM - Technical Inspection opens
9:00AM - Event Meeting
9:45 AM - Drivers Meeting
10:00 AM - Qualification Matches
10:00 AM - Skills Field opens
12:00 PM - Lunch
3:00 PM - Alliance Selection and Playoffs Commence
4:30 PM - Awards
5:00 PM - Venue Closes
Please make sure to arrive on time and be prepared for your scheduled matches and activities throughout the day.
You can review the Team Inspection Checklist at:
https://library.globalrobotics.org/hc/en-us/articles/51133553930388-VEX-V5-Inspection-Checklist
Stay tuned for any updates or adjustments to the agenda to ensure you have the most accurate information.
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. Digital notebooks are due no later than 9pm Saturday Monday 2nd November.
Volunteer
Volunteer We appreciate your support in advance! Volunteering gives you a chance to be a vital part of the competiton, have fun and see the inner workings of a Tournament. There are no age limits to volunteer, we will make space for everyone. Without our amazing volunteers, this event is not possible. Please note, all volunteers will be contacted with training calls and links to handy information before the event. Volunteer Roles : • Score keeper Referee: Volunteers will assist in refereeing matches, ensuring fair play, and maintaining game rules adherence. • Queuing and Inspection: Volunteers will help sign off teams using a checklist, to insure all robots meet the standard build rules. Volunteers will manage team queuing before their matches to maintain the schedual. • Judging: Volunteers will evaluate team performance, innovation, and design during the competition. Please note that all volunteer roles will have experienced leaders who will guide and support them throughout their duties. Volunteer Submission: If your team is willing to provide volunteers for the event, please submit the online form at: 2026 EOI for Volunteering at NSW VEX State Championships - Sunday 8th Nov We greatly appreciate your team's support and willingness to contribute to the success of the robotics competition. Your volunteers will play a crucial role in ensuring a fair, organized, and enjoyable experience for all participants. Thank you for your dedication and assistance!
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy In the case of Emergency or Bad weather, this event will be cancelled.
- Excellence Award (V5)
- Tournament Champions (V5)
- Design Award (V5)
- Robot Skills Champion (V5)93601Z North Sydney, New South Wales
- Tournament Finalists (V5)
- Amaze Award (V5)
- Build Award (V5)
- Create Award (V5)
- Innovate Award (V5)
- Judges Award (V5)65100A Sydney, New South Wales
- Sportsmanship Award (V5)
- Think Award (V5)93601Z North Sydney, New South Wales