learning-garden/events/wvrox.md

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type: event
name: WVROX
fullName: West Virginia RObotics Xtreme
location: West Virginia University
status: bi-annual
teamParticipation: Monitor for 2026-2027 schedule
growth: sprout
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# WVROX — West Virginia RObotics Xtreme

**Website:** (search for latest info)
**Hosted by:** Team 2614 (MARS)
**Duration:** 26 hours and 14 minutes straight — the only FRC endurance event in the world

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## What Makes WVROX Unique

Most FRC events run 1-2 days. WVROX is different — it's an endurance marathon:
- **26+ hours continuous operation**
- **Bi-annual schedule** (every other year)
- **Live webcast** — watch from anywhere

## Why It Matters for 2890

- **Driver endurance training** — 26 hours is nothing like a normal match day
- **Robot stress testing** — run the robot hard for a full day, find weaknesses
- **Scouting marathon** — watch hundreds of matches, build comprehensive scout data
- **Team stamina** — tests the whole team, not just drivers

## Training Applications

- **Driver endurance** — No substitute for hours behind the wheel
- **Robot reliability** — Find mechanical/electrical issues under sustained load
- **Scouting** — Full day of match observation across many teams
- **Strategy** — Adapt game plan over a long event
- **Team operations** — Practice pit crew endurance and shift rotations
- **Mental stamina** — Competition pressure over an extended period

## 2026 Status

Monitor for announcements. Next event depends on bi-annual schedule.

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**Note:** The Fabric will track this as a monitoring priority — when dates are announced, alert Chris for training planning.