2012 Tournament Information
MSU Spartan VEX Robotic Challenge - VEX teams from across the state of Michigan, including thirteen teams sponsored by MSU‘s College of Engineering, will compete for the right to advance to the International Tournament in April.
VEX Robotics System
Teams will use the VEX Robotics Design System. This offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). These are just a few of the many fields students can explore by creating with VEX Robotics technology. Beyond science and engineering principles, a VEX Robotics project encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups. It also allows educators to easily customize projects to meet the level of students’ abilities. The affordable VEX platform is expanding rapidly and is now found in middle schools, high schools and university labs around the globe. Robotics hobbyists also appreciate the advanced capabilities of the VEX System.
This years Challenge: Gateway
Challenge Description
VEX Gateway is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two teams each, compete in matches consisting of a twenty-second autonomous period followed by two minutes of driver-controlled play. The object of the game is to attain a higher score than your opponent Alliance by Scoring Barrels and Balls in Goals, earning Bonus Points and Doubling or Negating Goals.
Game Details
There are a total of twenty-six (26) Barrels, eighteen (18) Balls, two (2) Doubler Barrels and two (2) Negation Barrels available as Scoring Objects in the game. Most Scoring Objects begin in designated locations on the field, while some are available to be loaded prior or during the match. Each Robot (smaller than 18”x18”x18” to start) begins a match on one of their Alliance Starting Tiles. There are thirteen Goals, of varying heights which teams can Score Balls or Barrels in. Alliances earn Bonus Points for having the lowest Ball or Barrel in a Circular Goal. Doubler or Negation Barrels which are scored alter the point values in a Circular Goal. The field is divided into sections by two 6’ long PVC Gates that teams can lift during the Match.
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Important Team Resources
Information for registered Tournament teams
Event schedule: revised 1/25/12
(Please note the schedule is subject to change)
7:30 a.m. IM-Circle door opens
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Inspection
8:30 – 3:00 p.m. Concession stand available.
(NO FOOD OR DRINKS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE COMPETITION AREA)
8:30 – Judging Starts
8:30 –2:00 Skill Challenges
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Practice Matches
8:40 a.m. Coaches meeting
9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
9:20 a.m. Qualifying Competition begins
11:30- 12:15 p.m. Lunch, Pizza and water provided by MSU
2:30 p.m. Qualifying Competition concludes
2:40 p.m. Alliance Selection Process announced
3:05 p.m. Start of Elimination Matches
5:15 p.m. Awards ceremony
General Information for teams
1. Please e-mail me your team name and coaches contact information. (rwatson@egr.msu.edu)
2. Everyone needs to bring a signed permission form. (Adults included)
Please go to VEX website, and obtain the consent form.
3. Pit tables will be assigned. You will have one, 2’ x 6’ table.
4. One electrical outlet will be provided per team table in the pits.
5. Teams responsible for multi power strip, an extension cord, battery charger, and computer. Make sure your charger and batteries are identified.
6. Safety Glasses must be worn in the pit area and when driving or coaching during the matches. Please remember to bring Safety Glasses for each member, coaches, family and friends
7.Please do all cutting, sanding, etc. at your table.
8. There will be a concessions stand set up during the day.
9. MSU will provide pizza and water at lunch for all.
10. Judges will visit the teams in the pits and observe during the event.
11. The Final schedule will be established after every team has checked in.
12. We will have a practice field set up in the pit area.
13. The Robot/Programming Skills field (rules may be found in Appendix B
and Appendix C) will be open as noted on the schedule. It will operate on
a first come-first served basis. These competitions are optional, and it
is your team's responsibility to complete. You will be allowed two runs
for each of the competitions. If there are teams in line, you must go to
the end of the line for a second run.
14. Please do not bring expensive personal electronic items. We cannot be responsible for items that are lost.
15. Remember to bring your journals if you want to show them to the judges.
16. Bring PR sheets that list your robot's attributes to hand out (if you have them).
17. Robots must have a mounting device to hold a flag. We will provide the flags.
18. Please be kind to all Volunteers including the Referees and Judges. Without them there would be no tournament.
19. The Decisions of the referees and Judges are final.
20. If you need any help, please just ask any one in the MSU Volunteer shirts.
Team Master Competition Schedule
Available after all teams are checked in
IM Circle competition layout (map) available soon
Is there a fee to attend?
$75 team registration fee.
Can anyone attend?
This is a public event and everyone is welcome especially those who are High School level students.
Michigan State University's College of Engineering Formula SAE racing, the SAE Baja, Solar car and Audio Engineers
will be set up their exhibits at the tournament site.
From Ann Arbor
23 North to 96 West to 127 North
(see ALL, below)
From Detroit
96 West to 127 North
(see ALL, below)
From Flint
69 South to 127 South
(see ALL, below)
From Kalamazoo
94 East to 69 North to 96 East to 127 North
(see ALL, below)
From St. Johns
27 South to 127 South
(see ALL, below)
ALL:
From 127, get off at the Trowbridge exit. Cross over Harrison Road. You are now on Red Cedar road. Parking lot 62w
is in back of the Stadium on Red Cedar and Chestnut road.
PARKING:
There is limited parking directly in front of the IM-Sports Circle. You can find parking in Parking Lot 62w.
Parking Lot 62w is located on Red Cedar road, North of IM-Sports West and across the bridge of the
IM-Sports Circle.
Interactive Campus Map for IM Sports Circle Building and Parking, check ”Visitor Parking”,
Information for Spartan Challenge Tournament Volunteers
On behalf of the College of Engineering I would like to thank you for volunteering your time for the
MSU College of Engineering Spartan VEX Challenge. We are excited to host
First Annual Spartan VEX Challenge on the campus of beautiful Michigan State University and here
is some information you need to know.
What time do I need to be there?
All volunteers should report to Room 106 by 7:30 a.m. at the IM-Circle. Mr. Luis Donado will coordinate volunteers. If you have not already received a volunteer shirt this year, you will need to pick up your volunteer shirt in the volunteer room. Bagels, rolls, and coffee will be available.
Volunteers are also needed on Friday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. at the IM-Circle to set up for the tournament and after the tournament on Saturday to breakdown tables and chairs.
Volunteer List and Schedule
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