Returning Guide for 24–25 Middle School V5 Team Members
This guide is for rising 8th and 9th grade students returning to VEX V5 or applying to Combat Robotics teams.
Rising 8th Graders
| Status | Immediate Action | Guidance | Recommended Camps | |
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| Returning with Same V5 Team | Complete Returning Interest Form. | Complete the registration link you receive upon coach confirmation. |
VRC Fundamentals (June 9–12) VRC Advanced (June 23–26) |
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| Joining an Existing V5 Team | Complete Returning Interest Form. | Complete the registration link you receive upon coach confirmation. | VRC Fundamentals (July 21–24) | |
| Need to Find a New V5 Team | Complete Returning Interest Form. Attend MS Info Night, May 19th 6pm. | Network with classmates, etc. | VRC Fundamentals (July 21–24) | |
| New to Combat Robotics | Complete MS Combat Application. Attend Info Night May 19th, 6pm. | Consider attending Jr Bots Training Camp if no prior CAD/3D printing, electronics, or soldering experience. |
3D Design (June 17–19) Jr Bots (July 7–17) |
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Rising 9th Graders
| Status | Immediate Action | Guidance | Recommended Camps | |
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| Joining Existing Team | Complete HS Application. Attend HS Info Night, May 19th 7:30pm. | Complete the registration link you receive upon coach confirmation. | VRC Advanced (June 23–26) (optional) | |
| Searching for a Team | Complete HS Application. Attend HS Info Night, May 19th 7:30pm. | Talk to Head of V5, network with members, or new highly motivated members. | VRC Advanced (June 23–26) (optional) | |
| New to Combat Robotics | Complete HS Application. Attend HS Info Night, May 19th 7:30pm. | Consider attending Jr Bots Training Camp if no prior CAD/3D printing, electronics, or soldering experience. |
3D Design (June 17–19) Jr Bots (July 7–17) |
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