diff --git a/events/wvrox.md b/events/wvrox.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..854b8d0 --- /dev/null +++ b/events/wvrox.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +--- +type: event +name: WVROX +fullName: West Virginia RObotics Xtreme +location: West Virginia University +status: bi-annual +teamParticipation: Monitor for 2026-2027 schedule +--- + +# 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 + +--- + +## 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 + +| Area | How WVROX Helps | +|------|----------------| +| 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. + +--- + +**Note:** The Fabric will track this as a monitoring priority — when dates are announced, alert Chris for training planning. \ No newline at end of file