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Signature Events

REC Foundation Signature Events offer an amped-up version of tournament play, and will challenge teams to compete for glory on the robotics field.

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Robot Events

Robotevents.com is the central hub for VEX robotics competition information.

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Signature Events

REC Foundation Signature Events offer an amped-up version of tournament play and will challenge your team as you compete for glory on the field.

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Event Partners

The Event Partner section of the REC Library contains all the information Event Partners need to run REC Foundation events.

JROTC Robotics Program

JROTC Robotics Program About the JROTC Robotics Program The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) is proud to offer the VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) to Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, Space Force, and Coast Guard JROTC programs. Cadets and students alike design, build, modify, and program robots in JROTC invitational events and blended V5RC […]

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The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation sparks interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable, and affordable curriculum-based robotics programs.

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Industry Certifications

…REC Foundation does not require curriculum, the following resources are available for teachers to consider. VEX V5 STEM Labs (free) – VEX V5 STEM Labs include Over 65 hours of…

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Agenda | RECF Summit for VEX Programs

RECF Summit for VEX Programs 2025 Introduction The 2025 RECF Summit will take place on July 22-23, 2025, with a welcome dinner on July 21 at The America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The RECF Summit included Coaches and Event Partners with sessions for each group, which highlighted all of the new and exciting information […]

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International Robotics Honor Society

International Robotics Honor Society Students with exceptional academic standing have the opportunity to apply for membership in a local chapter of the International Robotics Honor Society (IRHS) to earn nationally recognized graduation honors for their participation in a host of high school robotics competitions. While each chapter can develop their own local objectives, the primary […]

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VEX AI Robotics Competition

The VEX AI Robotics Competition pushes the boundaries of robotics competitions. VEX GPS, VEX LINK, and AI Vision System, and the resulting Sensor Fusion create an opportunity for students to take their autonomous robots a level up!

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Indigenous Robotics

The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation has partnered with Google.org and native tribes across the U.S. to bridge a technological and educational divide that exists in many indigenous communities.

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VEX Robotics World Championship

The VEX Robotics World Championship brings the top robotics teams together under one roof to celebrate their accomplishments and compete with the best from around the world.

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VEX U Robotics Competition

The VEX U Robotics Competition prepares students to become future innovators. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship!

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VEX V5 Robotics Competition

The VEX V5 Robotics Competition prepares students to become future innovators. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship!

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VEX IQ Robotics Competition

The VEX IQ Robotics Competition prepares students to become future innovators. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship!

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New to Robotics?

New to Robotics? The Importance of STEM As the world grows increasingly complex, the need for individuals equipped with the knowledge and skills to tackle tough problems by gathering information, evaluating it, and presenting effective solutions continues to increase. Still, relatively few students are proficient in the core subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics […]

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Scholarships

The REC Foundation seeks to increase student interest and involvement in STEM by engaging students in hands-on, sustainable, and affordable curriculum-based robotics engineering programs.

Contact Us

Find links here to get the right kind of support from any aspect of the REC Foundation.

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Terms of Service

Terms of Service These Terms of Service govern your use of the website located at https://recf.org and any related services provided by The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation. By accessing https://recf.org, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with […]

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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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