Is my team eligible for the Excellence Award at the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship?

To be in consideration for the Excellence Award at the World Championship, teams are required to have earned the Excellence or Design Award at an event qualifying them to the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship.

Is outside food allowed into the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas?

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas prohibits outside food or drink. Concessions are available in the venue. Per venue policy only cards will be accepted, no cash.

What are the dimensions of the pit area?

Pits are 8′ x 8′ workspaces made of pipe and drape, approximately 8′ foot in the back and 4′ along the sides. Teams cannot remove the pipes/drapes, but may take their team sign with them as they depart. Teams may decorate their pit areas using tape (no pins, staples, etc/ permitted). Each pit will have power outlets, one table, two chairs and a trash can.

Does the DART system require tickets?

Yes, DART system required tickets or passes. 

For groups wishing to purchase tickets, we have worked with DART Transportation to assist with your orders. 

To pre-purchase tickets for DART for your group, please contact:

 Contact:  Anyasia Johnson

  Email: AJohnson10@dart.org

 – Please provide DART with the date(s) and number of passes needed.  

 – DART will forward you an invoice with the prices and instructions on how to pay.

Information about DART Day Passes

All Day Passes valid for unlimited rides on the date of purchase only through 3 a.m. the following day. Day Passes are available on buses, from a Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) found at all DART Rail stations, the GoPass app, and with a GoPass Tap card.

Traveling to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on DART

DART Public transportation is readily available and convenient when attending an event at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD). Amtrak and the Trinity Railway Express both service Dallas Union Station, which is located just 2 1/2 blocks northeast of the Convention Center.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has a light rail station at the Convention Center. Take either the Red or Blue line to the front door. The DART rail station is located on Lamar Street at Memorial Drive.

Or ride DART’s free D-Link shuttle bus (Route 722) to shopping and entertainment. The D-Link stop is located on Lamar Street at Ceremonial Street, just outside the C Lobby entrance. See the D-Link map for more detail. The Convention Center is located at stop #1.

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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