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.
How to join a team
Competition teams
Middle school and high school: Applications are now closed for the season. You can still apply to join the waiting list.
VEX IQ: Our IQ teams are full this season. New teams can still 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.
Apply via Placer Hub →Volunteer or mentor
Coach, judge, mentor, or run events. We'll get you onboarded and trained.
Volunteer InterestChoose a program by grade
VEX IQ team
League nights through regionals. Our teams are full. 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.
V5 or combat
A VEX V5 team seat, or the 1lb combat path.
HS V5 & 15lb
High school V5, 15lb combat teams, and student leadership roles.
Costs and financial aid
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.
Season calendar
Applications open in spring · teams form June–September · league nights and competitions run October through February · championships close the season in spring.
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.