Question

what is the first thing to do when arriving at a vex robotics competition?
attend the event meeting & opening ceremony
attend the awards and closing ceremony
check in and have the robot inspected
find your first alliance partner

Explanation:

In a VEX Robotics Competition, the first - step is usually to check - in and have the robot inspected to ensure it meets the competition's rules and requirements before other activities. The event meeting and opening ceremony come later, the awards and closing ceremony are at the end, and finding an alliance partner is a subsequent strategic step.

Answer:

Check in and have the robot inspected