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Aside from the standard in-facility team program described below, we also offer highly customizable remote coaching packages, hybrid team programs and private team registration packages to suit your needs. Please contact us directly for more details.
Program Overview
With limited team application beginning now, we invite you to register for the new season of VEX IQ Competition. This one-time registration fee confirms your commitment to the upcoming season and helps support the time our coaches dedicate to thoughtfully forming well-balanced teams. It ensures we’re able to create the best possible experience for every student.
By registering, you’re helping us build an environment where young minds can explore robotics, express their creativity, and bring innovative ideas to life.
Any student born after May 1st, 2014 can compete at elementary school level.
Any student born after May 1st, 2011 can compete at middle school level.
Regular Season 2026-2027: September 2026 to March 2027 (May if the team advances to the World Championship.)
Prerequisites
Student can apply if:
They were on a Blaze competition team previously, or
They’ve taken, are currently taking, or have registered to take the Competitive Robotics Fundamentals class (10-week version, 2-week Summer Intensive version, 5-week Summer afternoon version), or
They’ve taken, are currently taking, or have registered to take at least 2 of our RoboChamps series classes.
Competition Team Experience
Most Blaze Robotics teams consist of about five students working together throughout the season. Students begin by gaining a solid understanding of the current VEX competition game, exploring robot design strategy, and learning how to document their process in an engineering notebook.
As the season progresses, teams meet weekly to collaborate on:
Refining their overall design strategy
Conducting in-depth research
Brainstorming innovative ideas
Designing, building, and programming their robot
What’s Included in the Program:
Team tuition for the regular season is $2700 per student (September 2026-March 2027) + $100 Refundable Equipment Deposit per student, which includes:
20 team coaching sessions (3h/session) pre-State Championship with an experienced Blaze Robotics Coach
Coaching for teams if advancing to State/World Championship
On-site coaching during certain competition events, e.g. League nights, State/World Championships (if the team advances to that level), etc.
All required hardware and software for 1 complete competition robot
Official VEX Competition Team registration (approx. $200 value)
Team registration for about 4-6 League Nights (approx. $200 value)
Up to 3 full day tournaments (approx. $300 value)
1 Blank Blaze Team Uniform
Additional Fee will be applied if the student decides to participate in Early Season Head Start teams or advances to the World Championship.
Team tuition for regular season dues in before regular season begins.
What’s Not Included:
Personal tools or equipment that individual students may choose to use exclusively
Travel and accommodation costs for tournaments
Registration fees for additional tournaments beyond those included in the program (e.g. Signature Events, State Championship, VEX World Championship, etc.)
Refund Policy
This application fee is non-refundable.
