Join Placer Robotics
Students join Placer Robotics competition teams in VEX IQ, VEX V5, and combat robotics. How a student joins depends on the program and their grade.
Choose a program by grade
VEX IQ team
League nights through regionals. New teams form through a school or independently. 3rd graders considered by coach approval.
Middle school
VEX V5 and combat teams built for middle school.
High school
High school V5, combat from 1lb antweight up to 15lb, and student leadership roles.
How joining works
Competition teams
Applications for this season are closed. You can still join the waiting list: seats open when rosters change, and the list carries into next season's applications.
VEX IQ: our IQ teams are full this season, but new teams can join the league by forming through a school or independently and competing at our events. How school and independent teams work, or tell us about your team.
Join the waiting list →Volunteer or mentor
Coach, judge, mentor, or run events. We'll get you onboarded and trained.
Volunteer InterestInformation for families
Parent FAQ
Time commitment, experience, drop-off, competitions, travel.
Program Calendar
The season at a glance: applications in spring, teams form June–September, league nights and competitions October–April, championships close the season in spring.
Costs and financial aid
Season registration is $40, and team families take part in fundraising for the season. Many meet part or all of it through sponsorships, donations, or event fundraising. Scholarships are available, contact us early if cost may be a barrier.
Questions
Email us and we'll point you to the right program. Want to see Placer Robotics in action first? Many of our hosted events are open to the public, find one on the calendar.