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Vex Robotics World Championship

01-05-2008 to 04-05-2008

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The Vex Robotics World Championship is a gathering of top robotics teams from around the world to celebrate their accomplishments and compete with/against the best of the best. The 2008 Vex Robotics World Championship event will include champion teams from various Vex Robotics based competitions: Vex Robotics Bridge Battle Champions, WPI Savage Soccer Vex Robotics Champions, FIRST Tech Challenge Quad Quandary Vex Robotics Champions and other Vex Robotics teams from around the world. For more information about "Bridge Battle", to view an animation about the game, and find rules and documentation, visit http://www.vexlabs.com/vex-robotics-bridge-battle.shtml


A waiting list will be created for teams interested in participating who may not have qualified at a Vex Robotics based competition. When qualified teams are unable to attend and spot open up, teams on the waitlist will be notified. To get on the waiting list, fill out this form.

Schedule:
May 1 - Thursday 3:00-8:00pm: teams will be allowed to drop off robots, set up pit area, start inspection and use the practice fields if they wish
May 2 - Friday 7:30am doors open: Robot inspection and practice matches in the morning. Qualifying matches the rest of the day
May 3 - Saturday 7:30am: Qualifying matches in the morning. Alliance selection at 1:00pm. Playoffs begin at 2:00pm.
Awards ceremony following playoffs
Team party (including dinner) after awards ceremony from 5:00-9:00pm

Other Event Specific Information:
More information and details about the Vex Robotics World Championship will be released in the coming weeks/months.

Team Party:
Autodesk and Innovation First are happy to sponsor the Vex Robotics World Championship Team Party and cover the per person charge for food and entertainment for all team members.

Parking:
PARKING FEE IS $4.00 IN ALL UNIVERSITY PARKING LOTS AND IS ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES.
MATADOR GYM: PARK IN LOT G4, LOCATED ON ZELZAH, BETWEEN PRAIRIE & PLUMMER.

Hotel Information:
Click here for hotel information. (updated 03/04/08)

Bus / Shuttle Information:
Click here for bus and shuttle information. (updated 02/12/08)

Information from Robotevents.com

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