"A scientist discovers that which exists. An engineer creates that which never was."
Theodore Von Karman 

VEX Robotics State Championship at MSU

Events Date: 
Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 7:30am - 5:15pm
Location: 
Jenison Field House, East Lansing, MI 48824
Contact Person: 
Bob Watson
Contact E-mail: 

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2013 Tournament Information

MSU Spartan VEX Robotic Challenge -  
The Best teams from around the state have qualified for the VEX Robotics State Championship at MSU by winning the Excellence Award, or an alliance finalist or tournament alliance champion at one of the VEX tournaments in the State of Michigan. These teams are competing for the best team in the State of Michigan and the right to represent Michigan at the VEX World competition.  The Excellence Award winners and the Tournament Champion Alliance teams will win the right to advance to the International Tournament in April.
 
 
Information for registered Tournament teams
Event schedule: revised 1/21/13
(Please note the schedule is subject to change)
 
 

Schedule/Agenda

7:30 a.m. Jenison door opens
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 - 3:30 Concessions Available
Inspection and Judging
8:00 Inspection Begins
8:30 Judging Begins
8:40 Drivers Meeting
Opening Ceremony
9:00 Opening Ceremony
Qualifying Matches
9:20 a.m. Qualifying Competition begins
11:30- 12:15 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Qualifying Competition concludes
Elimination Matches
2:40 p.m. Alliance Selection 
3:05 p.m. Start of Elimination Matches
Awards
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. NO OUTSIDE FOOD ALLOWED IN JENISON  

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 Engineering notebooks 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 

Jenison Field House competition layout (map) available soon
 
Is there a fee to attend?
$100 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.
 

Important Team Resources 

*                   Team Organization Guide
*                   VEX Competition Tips for Teams
 
 
 

Directions How to get here: MSU Map: http://maps.msu.edu/interactive/

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:
You can find parking in Parking Lot 62w, Lot 66, and Lot 67.
Parking Lot 62w is located on Red Cedar road, North of IM-Sports West and across the bridge of the
IM-Sports Circle.
Parking Lot 67 is located on Kalamazoo Street, in front of Jenison Field House. 
Parking Lot 66 is located on Harrison road, South of the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. 
 
Interactive Campus Map for Jenison Field House Building and Parking, check ”Visitor Parking”,
on left of interactive map for parking lots : http://maps.msu.edu/interactive/
 
 

Local Hotels 

Local Restaurants 

 

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
VEX Robotics State Championship at MSU. Here is some information you need to know.
 
What time do I need to be there?
All volunteers should report to Room 209 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 Saturday 9:30 p.m. at the Jenison Field House to set up for the tournament and after the tournament on Sunday to breakdown tables and chairs.

Volunteer List and Schedule

 

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.