Join the Excitement at the Alabama National Fair!

Mark your calendars for an electrifying day of robotics at the Alabama National Fair! On October 13th starting at 10AM, student teams will compete in the VEX IQ and VEX V5 competitions, showcasing their engineering skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork.

🧠 Game Highlights

VEX V5 – Push Back

In this dynamic challenge, alliances of two teams each compete to score points by placing Blocks into Goals, controlling zones within those Goals, and parking robots in designated areas. With 88 Blocks on the field and multiple scoring zones—including Long Goals and Park Zones—teams must balance speed, precision, and strategy. Bonus points are awarded for autonomous performance and end-of-match positioning 

VEX IQ – Mix & Match
This cooperative game invites two teams to work together on a 6×8-foot field for a 60-second match. Teams manipulate Pins of three colors (Red, Blue, Orange) and Beams to build stacks in various Goals. Scoring is based on stack composition, color matching, and strategic placement. High-value stacks with three colors and Beam connections can earn up to 38 points. Bonus points are also awarded for clearing brackets and endgame robot positioning .

Whether you’re a robotics enthusiast, a curious spectator, or a team ready to compete, this event promises innovation and inspiration for all ages.

For more information or to register your team, please contact Vicki Petters at
📞 (334) 272-2465
📧 vpetters@montgomerycatholic.org