Event registration opened for all 2018-19 regular season VEX IQ tournaments across Nebraska and Iowa. Teams were encouraged to register early, as events could fill up quickly.
How to Register
Teams first needed to register with REC Foundation at RobotEvents.com. The team registration fee was $150 for the first team and $100 for each additional team in the same school or organization. Registration included a Welcome Kit with resources to support the season.
2018-19 Tournament Schedule
| Tournament | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Our Queen VEX IQ Tournament | Saturday, November 10 | $35/team |
| Marrs VEX IQ Tournament | Saturday, December 1 | $35/team |
| Jr. Jacket Robotics VEX IQ Tournament | Saturday, December 8 | $35/team |
| St. Robert Bellarmine VEX IQ Tournament | Saturday, January 12 | $35/team |
| Nebraska/Iowa Regional — Thomas Jefferson HS | Saturday, February 9 | TBD |
All listed tournaments offered separate Elementary and Middle School registrations.
Omaha Area League Play
The 2018-19 season also featured the Omaha Area VEX IQ League Play series — a multi-session competition format spread across several evening events. League play offered a lower-pressure competitive experience especially suited for new teams.
League Play Schedule:
- Jesuit Academy — Monday, November 19
- Kids Can — Tuesday, December 4
- Mary Our Queen — Date TBD
- Holy Cross School (Championship) — Monday, January 28
League play registration was $40 per team for the full series (all levels combined).
Stay Connected
Information about the Nebraska/Iowa VEX IQ community was shared via the gainingSTEAM mailing list. Coaches were encouraged to share the schedule with any interested teams — and to reach out to have new programs added to the list.