BotQuest - Markham's Robotics Tournament

Markham Public Library

Come and enjoy BotQuest, a Robotics Tournament offered at Angus Glen Library. You can register for free as audience or register a team to compete in the challenge described below for $70.
Team Registration:
A team consists of up to 5 students (Grade 4 - 8) and is led by an adult Captain! During the tournament, every team will have an opportunity to participate in the challenge while a panel of judges evaluates every team. Teams should prepare their robots in advance to complete the challenge! Pizza and refreshments will be provided for the teams during the tournament.
Prizes: 
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First team: $100.00 (five $20 gift cards)
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Second team: $50 (four $10 gift cards)
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NOTE: The following challenge is designed by FIRST Robotics for the 2019 FIrst Lego League. If you like the challenge, please also support their mission.
The challenge: City Shapers!
Building a city takes teamwork and imagination. We need engineers, architects, construction workers, and project managers to ensure the job stays on time and on budget. With so much excitement in our cities, we face big issues such as transportation, accessibility, and even natural disasters. How can we shape a better future for everyone? The goal of the City Shaper Challenge is to build a robot capable of fixing up a city.
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The Missions: 
Teams must build a robot to complete as many of the City Shaper Missions as possible. Students may use LEGO EV3, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi or any platform to program their robot. The object of the game is to shape your growing city with more stable, beautiful, useful, accessible and sustainable buildings and structures. Solve the real-world problems represented in the Missions to score points.
Remember: Each official match lasts 2.5 minutes. You may not have time to complete all the Missions, so be strategic about which ones you choose.
For full challenge details and mission descriptions, please see the challenge manual: 
<A HREF="https://www.carobot.org/upcoming-class-and-events/botquest/2019-fall/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.carobot.org/upcoming-class-and-events/botquest/2019-fall/</A>
Breif Summary of Rules (this is NOT the complete set of rules)
<H3>Robot Game Objectives</H3>
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Identify the missions you want to solve
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Design, build and program a LEGO robot to complete the missions
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Complete as many missions as you can in 2.5 minutes
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<H3>Rules</H3>
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Your robot must be fully autonomous - no remote control
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You must start your robot in the Launch Area
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Once the robot is in action you cannot touch it
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When your robot returns back to the Launch Area you can: update the program, make adjustments, connect/remove attachments
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Please NOTE: The following modifications to the above manual have been made.
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Students may use other programs aside from LEGO EV3 to complete these missions.
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Scoring System: 
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The scoring system follows the FIRST LEGO League rules which can be found in the document below. The more challenges a team completes the higher their point value becomes. Points can be scored based on accuracy, precision, and creativity.
For a detailed score distribution description, please see the following manual: <A HREF="https://www.carobot.org/upcoming-class-and-events/botquest/2019-fall/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.carobot.org/upcoming-class-and-events/botquest/2019-fall/</A>
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FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirement to enter the event?
Participants must be 8 to 15 years old (grade 4 to 8), except for the mentor that must be of high school age or older. 
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
The parking areas surrounding the building are free. Public transportation is also available with TTC bus 68B and YRT bus 18 stopping at Angus Glen C.C. & Library. 
What can I bring into the event?
You will need your ticket (printed or on mobile) and your team's robot!.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please direct any questions to Karen Chu by emailing <A HREF="mailto:karen.chu@carobot.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">karen.chu@carobot.org</A>.
What's the refund policy?
Tickets are eligible for a full refund until the registration deadline (December 1).
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You can bring either your printed ticket or a mobile device with the Eventbrite receipt. 
Can I update my registration information?
A: Yes, you can update your registration information through Eventbrite. <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/support/articles/en_US/How_To/how-to-update-your-ticket-registration-information?lg=en_US" TARGET="_blank">Go to tickets, select your order, select edit, update and save your changes.</A>
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes, you can transfer tickets through Eventbrite. Simply update your order information with the new attendee’s information. 
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes, please update the attendee’s name on Eventbrite before the event or let one of the staff members know when you arrive.

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