Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

Click here for the tentative VEX Worlds agenda.

Volunteer

Visit the Volunteer Page of vexworlds.com for Volunteer information as it becomes available. Be sure to subscribe to REC Foundation email blasts and follow us on social media to be the first to know about Volunteer opportunities and information. 

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will be notified, via email, if any event occurs that would jeopardize the JROTC National Championship @ VEX Worlds.

Refund and Payment Policies

VEX Robotics World Championship registration cancellations must be received by 5:00 PM, CT on April 6, 2022, in order to receive a full refund. All cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected] with the team number and the team contact information. Teams that cancel after 5:00 PM, CT on April 6, 2022, will not receive a refund for their registration fee.

Health and Safety Policies

The REC Foundation  welcomes thousands of teams every year to the VEX Robotics World Championship presented by Northrop Grumman Foundation, providing world-class service, experience, and fun in a safe and secure environment.

To ensure the health and safety for all participants, we ask that all registered teams take the time to review the policies and guidelines listed below, including the links provided. By registering your team for the event, you are acknowledging these  policies and guidelines  and your agreement to comply with such policies and guidelines for the duration of the event. 

The REC Foundation’s Code of Conduct

We hold ourselves and our community accountable for respectful, safe, and ethical conduct at all REC Foundation-hosted or sanctioned events, per our Code of Conduct.

COVID-19 Policy

In accordance with the latest Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), local, state, and national guidelines, the REC Foundation will not require masks to be worn inside or outside the event. Individuals are encouraged to make their own choice regarding the wearing or not wearing of a mask.

If you or your team members feel sick while you are in attendance at the event, we ask that you follow the CDC recommendations of:

• Check symptoms
• Quarantine & Isolate
• Testing & Masks

Helpful Links:

• CDC Guidelines for International Travel
• CDC Guidelines for Domestic Travel
• COVID-19 CDC Page
• COVID Testing Sites in the Dallas Area
• VEX Product Disinfecting Guide

Security and Safety

The REC Foundation in partnership with KBHCC security, Dallas Police Department,  and DART police are providing additional security support for the duration of the event. The facility is open to the general public, so we advise all teams to keep valuable items with you or take the proper security measures to protect your valuable items.

We encourage all teams to review the this document for more information about what to do during an emergency.

• Feel Safe at VEX Worlds

Date: 3-May-2022 - 5-May-2022

Travel Info

Lodging

We are excited you will be attending the JROTC National Championship! All attendees are asked to book their hotel accommodations through Team Travel Source, the Official Housing Company for the event. Program participation allows us to secure the highest quality rooms at the best possible group pricing. Thank you for your partnership!

Note: When planning travel dates/times, keep in the mind the following:

• Teams should arrive at the venue by 10 AM on their first day of competition.
• Teams can depart anytime after 8 PM on the last day of competition.

Airport Transfers

Teams are responsible for making airport transfer travel arrangements. Ground transportation service information can be found at the below links:

• DFW
• Dallas Love Field

Visa and Invitation Letter Requests

The REC Foundation is happy to provide visa and invitation letters to teams. To process visa and invitation letters, fill out the VEX Robotics World Championship Visa Letter Request Form.

Please have the following information available:

• Team info such as number, school/organization, and contact details
• Names, birth dates, and passport country/number for every team member (including adults traveling as mentors or chaperones)

Visa and invitation letters will be processed as soon as possible but may take up to three weeks.

Please Note: The REC Foundation will not produce a separate letter for each team member. Instead, the Foundation will create a letter for the entire team and attach the team members and mentors list.

Learn More About Dallas

Visit Dallas has created this VEX Robotics World Championship Microsite to help visitors learn more about our exciting host city.

Parking at VEX Worlds

Check back soon for more information about parking.

Driving Directions to VEX Worlds

Driving instructions to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) can be found on the General Information tab of the venue's FAQ page.

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of the VEX Robotics World Championship venue, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas.

Power Scooter or Wheelchair Rentals

AABCO Ready Rental Sales & Repair offers rental power scooters and wheelchair service which can be delivered to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Dallas Convention Center or area hotels. Making a rental reservation prior to the event will ensure your mobility equipment will be available and waiting for you upon arrival. Rentals not made in advance will be on a first come, first served basis.

• Phone: (972) 412-3500
• Email: [email protected]
• More Information

Webcast

For event broadcasts and live results from the VEX Robotics World Championship, visit VEX TV.

Livestream

Check back before the event for more information, and subscribe to the REC Foundation YouTube Channel. 

Judging Information

Click here for important information about Judged Interviews and Digital Engineering Notebooks. 

Deadlines for signing up are based on when teams qualify to VEX Robotics World Championship, not when teams register, so be sure and read and follow the instructions in the important information linked above. 

Waitlist

4 teams are on the waitlist for this event.