About the Event | VEX Robotics World Championship
The VEX Robotics World Championship took place in St. Louis, Missouri, April 21-30, 2026.
RECF Trainings
RECF Volunteer Certifications
Event Partners and volunteers are the backbone of every Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) event, and the RECF is committed to providing resources to assist with event preparation. Our volunteer certification courses include interactive and engaging learning resources to ensure that you are prepared. After earning your certification, you can be confident in your ability to perform your role as an Event Partner or volunteer!
All training is self-paced, and can be completed on your schedule. For more information on how to use the system at training.recf.org, visit this article.
Coach Academy for VEX Programs
To further support our coaches and allow for more in-depth discussions, the RECF offers the Coach Academy, a two-part support system for both new and veteran coaches.
The Coach Academy is a free, online, asynchronous set of courses that utilizes the Moodle platform at training.recf.org to assist coaches on staying up-to-date with the latest RECF policies, procedures, and resources. There, you can dive deeper into various topics at your own pace while you earn Verified Coach badges and professional development for completing courses. New courses are being added, so log in often! For more information on how to use the system at training.recf.org, visit this article.
Webinars
The Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) Training Webinars are monthly opportunities to explore specific topics that are relevant to specific phases of the robotics season. These webinars are geared towards both new and experienced participants.
To see a list of all upcoming Coach, Event Partner, Head Referee, and Judge Training webinars visit the REC Library.
Webinar Recordings
Coach Training
Date: March 25, 2026
Learn how to prepare your teams to attend the 2026 VEX Robotics World Championship.
Event Partner Training
Date: February 26, 2026
End of the season discussion about this season’s successes and ways to improve for next season.
Coach Training
Date: February 2, 2026
Ways to use media and fundraising to prepare your team and how to use the available resources to sustain your program.
Coach Training
Date: January 8, 2026
Learn all about the Qualifying Criteria – how that guides competition and how teams earn a spot to Championship Events.
Event Partner Training
Date: November 18, 2025
Tournament Manager Part 2. Learn about common issues, troubleshooting, and flowchart of setting up electronics.
Coach Training
Date: November 5, 2025
Additional resources to grow your team development.
Event Partner Training
Date: October 18, 2025
Learn what rules are connected with the Code of Conduct and Student Centered Processes and Procedures.
Coach Training
Date: October 2, 2025
Tips and tricks for attending your first event.
Event Partner Training
Date: September 23, 2025
Learn how to set up Tournament Manager for your event.
Coach Training
Date: September 4, 2025
Learn best practices for a team’s Engineering Notebook.
Event Partner Training
Date: August 28, 2025
Learn some best practices for hosting events.
Coach Training
Date: August 7, 2025
Learn how to register your team for the upcoming season. Understand deadlines and resources.
