The VEX Competition, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, is the largest and fastest growing robotics program globally. Each year, an exciting engineering challenge is presented in the form of a game. Students, with guidance from their teachers and mentors, build innovative robots and compete year-round.
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More than 20,000 teams from 70+ countries playing in over 2,000 tournaments
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In-state qualifiers, State Championship, and World Championship events
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Teamwork Challenge: Two teams driving robots with joysticks to score
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Robot Skills Challenge: One robot programmed playing to score
Past Seasons
2023-2024 VEX IQ "Full Volume" Regional Championship
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Elementary Division
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Excellence Award (6177A, 2024 World)
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Middle School Division
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Robot Skills Champion (6177D, 2024 World)
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2024-2025 VEX IQ "Rapid Relay" MA State Championship
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Elementary Division
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Robot Skills Champion (6177A)
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Teamwork Champion (6177B)
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Middle School Division
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Excellence Award (6177D, 2025 World)
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Teamwork Champion (6177D)
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Robot Skills Champion (6177D)
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Robot Skills 2nd place (6177C, 2025 World)
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Innovate Award (6177E)
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VEX IQ Competition 2025–2026 Season
Season Duration: 9/2/2025 – 5/31/2026
Tuition: $8,500
What’s Included:
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Facility Access
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There are no set days or times for coming into the classroom; it depends on the student. The final schedule will be determined in coordination with the other team members to make the best use of teamwork.
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Unlimited student access to the classroom and competition field, excluding after-business hours, holidays, and school breaks.
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Robot Materials
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Building, testing, and upgrade materials for up to two robots per team.
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Technology Access
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One team laptop for programming and documentation needs.
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Coaching Commitment
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A minimum of 6 coach hours per week dedicated to:
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Guiding robot research, design, and iterative improvements
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Supporting teamwork, programming, and competition readiness (in-state and out-of-state)
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Coaching in time management, risk assessment, presentation skills, and leadership development
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What’s Not Included:
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Federal holidays and school breaks, including:
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Labor Day: Sep 1, 2025
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Thanksgiving Break: Nov 27 – Nov 30, 2025
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Christmas and New Year Break: Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
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Winter Break: Feb 16 – 20, 2026
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Spring Break: Apr 20 – 24, 2026
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Memorial Weekend: May 23-25, 2026
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Competition event registration fees
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Travel expenses
Team Composition:
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Size: 4–6 members per team
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Roles: Builders, Designer, Coders, Notebook Managers, Strategist, Scout, Captain
Team Levels:
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Elementary Division: Grades 4–6
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Middle School Division: Grades 6–8
Payments:
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$4,500 due by the first week of September 2025
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$4,000 due by the first week of January 2026
Promotions:
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Legacy Discount: 5% off for returning competition students
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Sibling Discount: 5% off for additional family members
VEX IQ Competition Registration
Starts Sep 2
8,500 US dollars
VRC V5 Competition 2025–2026 Season
Season Duration: 9/2/2025 – 5/31/2026
Tuition: $9,500
What’s Included:
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Facility Access
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There are no set days or times for coming into the classroom; it depends on the student. The final schedule will be determined in coordination with the other team members to make the best use of teamwork.
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Unlimited student access to the classroom and competition field, excluding after-business hours, holidays, and school breaks.
-
-
Robot Materials
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Building, testing, and upgrade materials for up to two robots per team.
-
-
Technology Access
-
One team laptop for programming and documentation needs.
-
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Coaching Commitment
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A minimum of 6 coach hours per week dedicated to:
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Guiding robot research, design, and iterative improvements
-
Supporting teamwork, programming, and competition readiness (in-state and out-of-state)
-
Coaching in time management, risk assessment, presentation skills, and leadership development
-
-
-
Facility Access
-
Unlimited student access to the classroom and competition field, excluding after-business hours, holidays, and school breaks
-
What’s Not Included:
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Federal holidays and school breaks, including:
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Labor Day: Sep 1, 2025
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Thanksgiving Break: Nov 27 – Nov 30, 2025
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Christmas and New Year Break: Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
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Winter Break: Feb 16 – 20, 2026
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Spring Break: Apr 20 – 24, 2026
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Memorial Weekend: May 23-25, 2026
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Competition event registration fees
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Travel expenses
Team Composition:
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Size: 4–6 members per team
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Roles: Builders, Designer, Programmer, Notebook Managers, Strategist, Scout, Captain
Team Levels:
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Middle School Division: Grades 8–9
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High School Division: Grades 10–12
Payments:
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$5,000 due by the first week of September 2025
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$4,500 due by the first week of January 2026
Promotions:
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Legacy Discount: 5% off for returning competition students
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Sibling Discount: 5% off for additional family members
VRC V5 Competition Registration
Starts Sep 2
9,500 US dollars