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The University Interscholastic League (UIL) Approves the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation Robotics as a 2022-23 Pilot Program

January 12, 2022
GREENVILLE, Texas, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation announced today the organization was approved as a University ...
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The REC Foundation Partners to Bring VEX Robotics to School Districts in Florida and Kentucky

September 30, 2015
GREENVILLE, TX – September 30, 2015 – The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation announced partnerships with two school districts in Florida and Kentucky to bring the VEX IQ Challenge ...
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The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation Receives a Nearly $750K Grant from Texas Workforce Commission to Expand Robotics Throughout Texas

September 8, 2020
Greenville, TX – September 3, 2020: The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation announced today that it is partnering with the Texadds Workforce Commission’s Texas Youth Robotics Initia...
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The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation Receives a Nearly $700K Grant from Texas Workforce Commission to Continue Expanding Robotics Throughout Texas

September 18, 2021
GREENVILLE, Texas, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation announced today that it is partnering with the Texas Workforc...
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The DARPA Robotics Challenge Begins Today! Will It Include You?

November 16, 2012
Robot enthusiasts, the time has come. The DARPA Robotics Challenge begins today. Will you be part of it? Over the next two years, teams will compete to develop and put to the test hardware and sof...
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The REC Foundation Announces the 2015 Online Challenge Winners

March 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, TX – March 4, 2015 – The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Online Challenges, which encourages students to apply what th...
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The REC Foundation and the U.S. Army Increase a Partnership to Support 15 Regional Events and the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championship

November 20, 2014
GREENVILLE, Texas – November 20, 2014 – The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and the U.S. Army today announced a partnership expansion to support more than 15 regional VEX Roboti...
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The REC Foundation and SySTEMic Solutions Run Event at First Ever Philadelphia 76ers Robotics Night

March 18, 2015
On March 13, the Philadelphia 76ers held their first ever Robotics Night to raise STEM awareness. The 76ers gave us use of the court from 12-3 p.m. to setup, run the tournament, and break down. At 12...
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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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FC Dallas VEX Robotics Special
Come out Saturday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. as FC Dallas takes on Real Salt Lake at Toyota Stadium! A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to help raise…
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Pit Areas | VEX Robotics World Championship
Please review the following policies regarding pit areas at the VEX Robotics World Championship. Pit Areas by Event EventLocationVEX V5 Robotics Competition HSHall C, Hall FVEX V5 Robotics Competition MSHall…
Robot Shipping Option
Freeman is our shipping partner for the VEX Robotics World Championship. Teams choosing to ship should ensure that their robots arrive on or AFTER May 5, 2025 to the Kay…
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We can’t wait to welcome spectators to Dallas for the VEX Robotics World Championship! Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re a returning fan, this quick guide will help…
VEX Store | VEX Robotics World Championship
The VEX Store at the VEX Robotics World Championship will maintain a limited amount of items and inventory on hand.  Store Hours: DayDateHoursTuesdayMay 68 a.m. – 6 p.m.WednesdayMay 78 a.m.…
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Volunteer | VEX Robotics World Championship
WE NEED PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU TO POWER THE VEX ROBOTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! Whether you participate solo or with a group of friends, family, or coworkers, you’ll make a huge…