Add WVROX FRC endurance event
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type: event
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name: WVROX
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fullName: West Virginia RObotics Xtreme
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location: West Virginia University
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status: bi-annual
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teamParticipation: Monitor for 2026-2027 schedule
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# WVROX — West Virginia RObotics Xtreme
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**Website:** (search for latest info)
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**Hosted by:** Team 2614 (MARS)
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**Duration:** 26 hours and 14 minutes straight — the only FRC endurance event in the world
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## What Makes WVROX Unique
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Most FRC events run 1-2 days. WVROX is different — it's an endurance marathon:
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- **26+ hours continuous operation**
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- **Bi-annual schedule** (every other year)
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- **Live webcast** — watch from anywhere
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## Why It Matters for 2890
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- **Driver endurance training** — 26 hours is nothing like a normal match day
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- **Robot stress testing** — run the robot hard for a full day, find weaknesses
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- **Scouting marathon** — watch hundreds of matches, build comprehensive scout data
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- **Team stamina** — tests the whole team, not just drivers
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## Training Applications
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| Area | How WVROX Helps |
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| Driver endurance | No substitute for hours behind the wheel |
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| Robot reliability | Find mechanical/electrical issues under sustained load |
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| Scouting | Full day of match observation across many teams |
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| Strategy | Adapt game plan over a long event |
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| Team operations | Practice pit crew endurance and shift rotations |
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| Mental stamina | Competition pressure over an extended period |
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## 2026 Status
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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.
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