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British Columbia VEX Championship - A Division

Event Code: RE-VRC-12-6361

Capacity: 24.

$ 50.00
Type of Event: Tournament
This event is a World Championship Qualifying Event

Pricing Information

Price is Canadian Dollars but USD accepted at par.
Preferred payment method:
Cheque payable to 'Pacific Youth Robotics Society' or PYRS at event.
On-line payment with CC via registration system is also acceptable.

Quick Overview

British Columbia VEX Championship - A Division
Dates: March 9, 2012 - March 10, 2012
Venue: British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Address: Bldg SE-16
3700 Willingdon Ave.
City: Burnaby
State: British Columbia
Country: Canada
Zip/Postal Code: V5G 3H2
Registration Opens: January 1, 2012
Registration Deadline: March 2, 2012
Capacity: 24
Programming Skills:Yes
Robot Skills:Yes
VEXNet or Crystal:Both
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Event Description

The Pacific Youth Robotics Society (PYRS) will again be hosting the British Columbia VEX Championship at the BC Institute of Technology on March 9th & 10th.

This last tournament of the season is the largest and most highly contested event in the Pacific Northwest. Teams are expected from BC, Washington State and other adjacent jurisdictions.

The A Division is an invitational event intended for award winners and senior experienced teams. The companion 'B' division has open registration.

Both Skills Challenges will be accomodated on a dedicated field.

This event is a World Championship qualifying event. As in years past, top award winners will also be given consideration or accelerated admission to BCIT

Awards & Results

Excellence Award
Qualifies for:
2012 VEX Robotics High School World Championship
Tournament Champions
Qualifies for:
2012 VEX Robotics High School World Championship
Tournament Finalists
Amaze Award
Build Award
Create Award
Design Award
Judges Award
Robot Skills Winner
Programming Skills Winner

Hotel Information

A group booking for event participants has been made at:
Accent Inn - 777 Henning Drive, Burnaby BC V5C 6N5
Rooms are available for either Mar 9th or 10th or both.
Complimentary shuttle to/from BCIT
Cost is $89 plus tax/room-nite for 1-4 people.
Book by Feb 29th to ensure availablity
Reservations via 1-800-663-0298
Group number is 9502

Contact Information

Lance Balcom
PYRS
604-617-6931
lbalcom@pyrs.ca

Schedule/Agenda

Preliminary:

Friday, Mar 9th
6pm - 10pm Practice Rounds & Technical Inspection

Saturday, Mar 10th
7:30 am Registration
8:00 am Tech inspection
8:15 am Fields open for Practice Matches
9:30am Opening Ceremonies
10:00am Q Rounds begin
12:30 Lunch break
2:30pm Alliance Partner selection
3:00pm Elimination finals start
4:30pm Finals
5:00pm Awards

Team List

(7 Teams)
Team Team Name Organization Location
2A G2 A Gladstone Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2D Gt2 2d Gladstone Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2K G2 Chopstyx Gladstone Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2Z Gt2 2z Gladstone Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1136A Isfeld A Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
1346B North Star B David Thompson Secondary School Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1460D Sandy High School D Sandy High School Sandy, Oregon, United States