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Building Confidence, Cultural Connections, and Lifelong Skills Through Robotics

June 17, 2025
John V’Soske, a dedicated educator and coach at Black Rock Middle School in Villanova, PA, is watching robotics reshape the trajectory of his students’ lives, one challenge and competition at a time....
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Empowering Student Leaders Through Robotics: Matt Hilton

June 17, 2025
At North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics-Morganton, computer science instructor Matt Hilton is doing far more than teaching code. As the coach of four competitive VEX V5 Robotics teams, Hi...
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Matt Hilton, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics-Morganton, computer science instructor

Impact Newsletter: May 2025

May 30, 2025
In this edition: From Santa Cruz to the World Stage Building Leaders Through JROTC VEX V5 Robotics Competition From World Champion to Volunteer Gaming Meets STEM Education Media Menti...
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High-Flying Impact: Gaming Meets STEM Education through Aerial Drone Competition Partnership 

May 28, 2025
For many students, the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation’s (RECF) Aerial Drone Competition is a natural extension of esports and video gaming by turning a familiar, exciting experience ...
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JROTC Cadets Excel in Robotics

May 27, 2025
The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation proudly offers the VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) to the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, Space Force, and Coast Guard JROTC programs. Cadets and...
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JROTC Team 11981A accepts an award at the VEX Robotics World Championship

VEX Robotics World Championship Heads to St. Louis in 2026

May 21, 2025
The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation is pleased to announce that the VEX Robotics World Championship will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2026 and 2027. The event will be held in...
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St.Louis skyline onscreen on the stage at the VEX Robotics World Championship, as the new host city for 2026-2027 is announced

Last Minute Details for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship!

April 25, 2025
The 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship is just around the corner! The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) can’t wait to welcome teams from all over the world to this year’s event...
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From World Champion to Volunteer: An Inspiring Robotics Journey to Help Young Innovators

April 16, 2025
For McKenzie Koch, robotics has never just been about the competitions. It’s about growth, both on and off the competition field, by building skills, communities, and confidence. Now, as a soon-to-be...
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2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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