Yes. The RECF has a contract with the city of St. Louis to host the RECF World Championship event and the dates are set for April 27, 2027 – May 6, 2027.
We want to properly allocate spots to our culminating event based on current team counts instead of historical counts, as we normally do. Therefore, we will issue spots in January 2027.
For the 2026-2027 season, teams from any location may participate in our competition as long as they register and pay through RECFEvents.org.
Yes, signature events will exist. Signature events have been a hallmark of our programs and will continue.
Yes. More details will be made available on the rules soon regarding 3D printing options and expanded hardware choices for robotics and drones.
A signed letter from a school administrator on school letterhead acknowledging that the team/organization is recognized and supported by the school.
An official copy of the organization’s 501c3 document. Future screening of non-profit organizations may be implemented.
Yes, teams will still be able to use VEX Robotics parts within the RECF Robotics Competition.
No, the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) and the Global Robotics & Science Foundation are two separate organizations and have independent staff structures.
Our plans to host the 2026 RECF Robotics & Drones Summit remain unchanged. Please stay tuned for additional details, and we look forward to having you join us in St. Louis.
Please reach out to your Regional Support Manager (RSM) for assistance with grant support.
Please reach out to your Regional Support Manager (RSM) for assistance with retrieving historical data.
RECF information and updates will be posted on RECF.org, as well as shared by your RECF support team.
The RECF will continue to operate under its existing qualifying structure. For questions about your specific region, please contact your Regional Support Manager (RSM).
