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Venue Policies

Overview or the pit area at VEX Robotics World Championship

Please review the following VEX Robotics World Championship policies.

Policies:

  • Policy for Use of Mobility Devices
  • Service Animal Policy
  • Credit and Debit Cards Only. No Cash is accepted at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.
  • No Public Wifi Available. Wifi interferes with the technology needed to run matches and will not be available within the venue.
  • No Outside Food and/or Drinks Permitted within KBHCC. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at several locations within the venue via credit or debit card or with pre-paid meal vouchers.
  • Firearm Policy
    • No Permitless CarryPursuant to section 30.0S, penal code (criminal trespass), a person may not enter this property with a firearm.
    • Concealed Handguns ProhibitedPursuant to section 30.06, penal code (trespass by holder of license to carry a concealed handgun), a person licensed under subchapter H, chapter 411, government code (concealed handgun law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
    • Openly Carried Handguns ProhibitedPursuant to section 30.07, penal code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under subchapter H, chapter 411, government code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.
  • No Drugs/Alcohol permitted pursuant to the REC Foundation code of conduct.
  • No Flags in the Dome. With the exception of flags representing your country or tribal nation, no flags may be brought into the Dome. Spectators may bring hand held rally signs to cheer their teams.
  • No Open Flames or Fireworks.
  • No Smoking or Vaping Within the Venue.
  • No Floating Balloons Allowed Within the Venue.
  • No wheeled shoes of any kind permitted in venue.
  • Seating In The Dome Is Limited and requires a ticket for entrance. Priority given to participating teams. For overflow, finals will be streamed into the divisions.
  • Code of Conduct. Everyone entering the venue must abide by REC Foundation’s code of conduct. Review the Code of Conduct here.
  • Teams May Decorate Their Pit Area. Only tape is permitted to affix decor to the pit area.
  • Pit Areas Are Not Secure. Please be mindful of your belongings. VEX Robotics and the REC Foundation are not responsible for missing or lost items.
  • Lost And Found. For lost and found and missing children, visit the Pit Admin.
  • Secure Your Robot. Teams are encouraged to take their robots from the venue at the end of the day.
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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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