VEX V5 Robotics
VEX Version 5 is a platform that allows students to build with endless design possibilities to complete the task of the yearly competition.
Here’s a link to this year’s game: Over Under
Tournaments
Tournaments are held from November through February across Vancouver Island, and potentially the World Championship in April. Travel for tournaments that are down Island leave the Saturday morning from the Tim Hortons/Home Depot Parking lot at Crowne Isle between 5:30am and 6:30am. Lunch is always provided for students at tournaments. Dinner is usually a stop just south at Ladysmith at Coronation Mall where there are several options. Arrive back to Courtenay at Tim Hortons/Home Depot Crowne Isle is usually somewhere between 9:00pm and 10:00pm.
2023-2024 Tournament Dates
Saturday, November 18th – Shawnigan Lake School
Saturday, December 9th – Highland Secondary
Saturday, January 20th – Claremont Secondary
Saturday, February 3rd – Saltspring Island
Saturday, March 2nd – Brentwood College (Regional Championship)
Typical Tournament Format/Schedule
8:30am - 9:40am | Skills Challenge |
9:40 - 10:00am | Opening Cermony |
10:00am - 12:00pm | Qualifying Matches |
12:00am - 1:30pm | Lunch |
1:30pm - 3:30pm | Qualifying Matches |
3:30pm - 4:00pm | Aliance Selection |
4:00pm -5:00pm | Playoffs |
5:00pm - 5:30pm | Awards Ceremony |