GETTING STARTED

VEX MN State tournament - Feb. 29 to Mar. 2, 2024 - 14th YEAR!

River's Edge Convention Center | St Cloud, MN

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Hi. WE'RE Aaron Barker + Andrew Dahlen. Your MN ROBOTICS COMPETITION COORDINATORS!

Getting started with a robotics program can seem pretty intimidating at first.  But as the state's MN Robotics Competition coordinators we're here for you every step of the way.  We've compiled all of what you'll need here and/or provided links to get you to it quickly.  And we're on standby to help whenever you're ready to begin.  Have no fear!  That first step is always the hardest.

NOTE: That's really not us in the picture.  See what we really look like HERE or CONTACT US.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START ALL IN ONE PLACE

Organizations will need to register teams on RobotEvents.com to participate in competitions for any of the VEX tournaments including the VEX IQ Challenge, VRC, and VEX U programs. What you need to know about the competitions, links and more are just a few clicks away.

  • Click on the buttons below to find all events currently scheduled. You can narrow your search to Minnesota.
  • Use the tabs below to find basic info and links.

NOTES: You can download a copy of events below (last updated on 10/19/23). For most current schedule, click on either of the online links below.  ES = Elementary School, MS = Middle School, HS = High School

GO TO ONLINE VEX IQ SCHEDULE
GO TO ONLINE OVER UNDER SCHEDULE
DOWNLOAD PDF OF SCHEDULE

You'll find team registration and general information on how to start a team on on RobotEvents.com.  Below is a link to a handy team registration guide from REC.

DOWNLOAD TEAM REGISTRATION PDF

You'll find the pricing and registration information you need HERE.  

REC along with universities/colleges offer scholarships to support students' STEM educations and careers. Visit our SCHOLARSHIPS page to learn more.

The season is going to go on! And we're taking precautions to keep staff, students, volunteers and attendees safe.  See links to lists below for VRC & IQ Events:

Schedule of OVER UNDER Events

Schedule of VEX IQ Events

AND, check out the latest COVID-19 Info.

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQS) & all the necessary FORMS to fill out to begin.

The REC Foundation offers a selection of resources to help support teams and programs all season long. While programs remain among the most affordable available, expenses add up over a season. Get assistance using some of REC's unique FUNDRAISING OFFERINGS. 

Check out our VEX MN Store to buy everything from water bottles to hats to T-shirts and hoodies. SHOP NOW.  

THREE LEVELS OF VEX COMPETITION

VEX IQ CHALLENGE

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Elementary & Middle School Program
Age 8-14 / Grades 4-8

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VEX Robotics Competition (VRC)

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Middle & High School Program
Ages 11-18 / Grades 6-12

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VEX U Program

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College & University Program
Age 18+

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Not quite sure yet?

Why not visit our CONTACT page, we would love to chat with you!