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Pit Areas

Please review the following policies regarding pit areas at the VEX Robotics World Championship.

Pit Areas by Event

EventLocation
VEX V5 Robotics Competition HSHall C, Hall F
VEX V5 Robotics Competition MSHall C, Hall F
JROTCHall F
VEX U Robotics CompetitionHall F
VEX IQ Robotics Competition Elementary SchoolHall F
VEX IQ Robotics Competition Middle SchoolHall C

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More information:

  1. Dimensions – Pit areas are 8′ x 8′. That includes a 6’x30″ table and two chairs.
  2. Fire Safety – Pit areas cannot extend into the aisles due to Fire Marshall regulations.
  3. Visibility – Pit areas must be visible from the sides and top (no total enclosures, so that the inside of the pit area is not visible).
  4. Pipe and Drape Framework – Teams may not disassemble the pipe and drape framework or draping fabric. Removing the framework may degrade the structural integrity and be a safety hazard. Draping may not be pushed to the side or the end of piping.
  5. Decorations – Pit decorations are encouraged but should be consistent with the REC Foundation Code of Conduct. No floating balloons or fog machines are allowed in the pits/building due to Fire Marshall code.
  6. Fields – New for 2025: Teams will not be allowed to bring VEX IQ Robotics Competition fields or portions of fields into the Convention Center. Game elements are allowed but no field perimeters or tiles are allowed.
  7. Height – Pit areas cannot exceed the top of the pipe and drape.
  8. Cleanliness – Teams should be considerate and keep their pits cleaned and organized to ensure a safe working environment.
  9. Power – A power drop is available in each pit.
  10. Clean Up – Following the event, you are required to clean up your pit area and leave it as it was when you arrived.
  11. Pit Signage – Participants may take their team sign at their pit when they depart the event.
  12. Pit Access – Pits may be accessed via ramp for ease of transportation and ADA purposes.
  13. Security – Pits are open to the public and not secure. Please be mindful of your belongings.
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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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