General Info
General Info
Welcome to the RVA RoboRumble 2027: Override Showdown Tournament at Huguenot High School (MS/HS)!
This event will host 40 middle school and high school teams.
What to Expect:
Each team will have about 6 qualification matches.
Skills Challenge: Each team will have 3 attempts in Driving Skills and 3 attempts in Autonomous Coding Skills.
Eliminations: The bracket will include 16 alliances of 2 teams each.
Registration & Payment:
Registration fees must be paid by January 10th .
Teams not paid by this date will be moved to the waitlist.
Food & Concessions:
Concessions will be available on-site (pizza slices, hot dogs, drinks, snacks, candy).
Teams may also pre-order Papa John’s pizzas for delivery at lunchtime. Pre-order info will be shared in advance.
Event Logistics:
Venue: Huguenot High School , Richmond, Virginia
Doors Open: 8:00 AM
Check-In Deadline: 9:00 AM (teams not checked in by this time will not be included in the match schedule)
Qualification Matches Start: 9:30 AM
Pits: Tables and power outlets will be provided. Please bring your own extension cords and power strips.
Parking: Plenty of free parking available on campus.
Additional Information:
Volunteers: Students, parents, and siblings are encouraged to help. Lunch and snacks provided for volunteers.
Judging: In-person judging will be offered.
Skills Field: A dedicated field will be available for Skills Challenge runs throughout the day.
WiFi/Cell Service: School WiFi is limited, so teams should plan accordingly for coding updates.
We’re excited to host your teams and look forward to an amazing day of competition and collaboration!
- Venue
- Huguenot High School
- Address
- 7945 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23225, United States
- Dates
- January 16, 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
- 38
- Event Region
- Virginia
- Max Registrations per Org
- 10
- Priority Registration Opens
- 3-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Standard Registration Opens
- 21-Nov-2026 12:00 EST
- Registration Deadline
- 11-Jan-2027 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 1/10/27
- Price
- $140.00
Agenda
Event Day Agenda – V5RC Tournament
8:00 AM – Doors Open / Team Check-In, Inspection & Practice
8:45 – 9:00 AM – Drivers’ Meeting
9:00 – 9:15 AM – Opening Ceremonies
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Qualification Matches (Morning)
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Lunch Break
12:30 – 2:30 PM – Qualification Matches (Afternoon)
2:40 – 3:00 PM – Alliance Selections
3:00 – 4:30 PM – Elimination Matches
4:30 PM – Awards Ceremony
After 4:30 PM – Team Clean-Up & Departure
Note: Schedule is approximate and subject to change based on the flow of the tournament.
Judging Format
Judging Format • All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.
Volunteer
Volunteer Volunteers Needed Our tournaments wouldn’t be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers. Whether you’re a parent, sibling, alum, or community member, we’d love to have you join us. No prior experience is required—training and support will be provided. Why volunteer? • Be part of the excitement and energy of a VEX Robotics tournament • Lunch and snacks provided for volunteers • Flexible full-day and half-day shifts available • Roles for both adults and younger helpers (e.g., field resetters) The earlier you sign up, the easier it is for us to plan and ensure a smooth, fun event day. Feel free to share the sign-up link with others who may be interested. Thank you for helping make this season a success!
Emergency/Bad-Weather Policy
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy In the event of bad weather, an email will be sent to each team’s primary and secondary points of contact. Please keep in mind that Richmond weather may be very different from Northern Virginia, so plan travel accordingly. The tournament will only be canceled if Richmond-area schools close due to weather . If a single team cannot attend because of weather, refunds will not be issued. This event will take place rain or shine . In the case of a full snow cancellation, a $100 refund per team will be provided.