Placer Robotics will be hosting in-person information nights at Placer Robotics Center (643 Vernon Street, Roseville) for parents and prospective team members.
Placer Robotics Info Nights for Middle School and High School: Interested in robotics? Come learn how to join our exciting VEX V5 and Combat Robotics teams! Get details about both programs and see our bots in action. All students and parents are welcome!
Middle School VEX and Combat Robotics Teams Info Night (Rising 7th-8th Graders)
Wednesday, April 29 at Placer Robotics Center from 6:30-7:30 PMHigh School VEX and Combat Robotics Teams Info Night (Rising 9th-12th Graders)
Thursday, April 30 at Placer Robotics Center from 6:30-7:30 PM
Placer Robotics’ VEX IQ League Info Night (Rising 4th-6th Graders): Students in grades 4-6 (for the 2026/2027 school year) and their families are invited to learn about the exciting world of competitive robotics through our VEX IQ League! Learn how the league works, how teams form, and how your student can get involved. Whether your student is new to robotics or has some experience, everyone is welcome! Learn more about our VEX IQ program: https://www.placerrobotics.org/vexiq
Monday, May 4 at Placer Robotics Center from 6:30-7:30 PM
Join a Competition Team
Applications for the 2026-2027 season are open. Explore the program tracks below and use the application link for middle school and high school teams. If you need help understanding the right fit by grade level or school, contact us.
VEX IQ
Grades 4-6 competition track focused on accessible robotics, teamwork, and strong fundamentals.
- Beginner-friendly robotics pathway
- Hands-on building, driving, and coding
- Strong fit for students starting their competition journey
- Summer camps available as a clean entry point
Cavitt VEX
School-based VEX pathway for Cavitt students who want a structured build-code-compete experience tied to their school community.
- Just for Cavitt students
- Supported by Cavitt alumni high school mentors
- Hands-on team model with build, code, and competition
- 2026-2027 Teams forming this spring!
Middle School
Grades 7-8 students can move into more advanced design, strategy, and competition formats through VEX V5 and combat robotics.
- VEX V5 and combat robotics options
- Hands-on design, fabrication, and programming
- Novice and advanced team paths
- Supported by high school mentors and team advisors
High School
Grades 9-12 students take on the highest-complexity robotics work across VEX V5 and combat robotics programs.
- VEX V5 and combat robotics pathways
- Design and build competition robots with CAD and engineering tools
- Strategy, coding, testing, and iteration under competition pressure
- Leadership, communication, and mentor-supported team growth