2025-26 Returning Member Registration Guide

Follow the steps below based on your incoming grade and program to return with your team or find a new robotics team for next year.

5th – 6th Grade: VEX IQ

Status	Immediate Action	Guidance	Recommended Camp	Register
Same Coach & Team	Contact your coach to confirm your spot	Complete individual registration per your coach’s directions	IQ Advanced (July 22–25)
Joining Existing Coach's Team	Contact your coach to confirm your spot	Complete individual registration per your coach’s directions	IQ Advanced (July 22–25)
Forming New Team as Coach	Coach contacts Placer Robotics IQ Coordinator and completes Coach/Team Registration Form	Complete individual registration per your coach’s directions	IQ Advanced (July 22–25)
Need to Find a Team, Don't Have a Coach	Attend Info Night (link coming soon)	Recruit a coach & teammates; no individual IQ registration without a coach	IQ Advanced (July 22–25)

7th Grade: Middle School V5 & Combat Robotics

V5VRC Middle School Program

Status	Immediate Action	Guidance	Recommended Camps	Apply
Coach moving from IQ → V5	Attend Info Night (link coming soon)	Complete the V5 MS Application (note your coach name)	VRC Fundamentals (June 9–12) VRC Fundamentals (July 29–Aug 1) VRC Advanced (Aug 5–8)
Need to Find a Team/Coach	Attend Info Night (link coming soon)	Complete the V5 MS Application (note possible teammates)	VRC Fundamentals (June 9–12) VRC Fundamentals (July 29–Aug 1) VRC Advanced (Aug 5–8)

Combat Robotics Middle School Program

Status	Immediate Action	Guidance	Recommended Program	Apply
N/A	Attend Info Night (link coming soon) Register for Jr Bots Summer Camp if new to combat	Complete the V5 Middle School Application	3D Design (Aug 12–15) • Jr Bots (Aug 19–22)