Robotics Education & Competition Foundation
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REC Foundation Coach Training Series

Preparing for the VEX Robotics World Championship

Date
25-Mar-2025 Add to Calendar
Event Code
RE-WORKSHOP-24-9601
Program
Workshops & Camps
Event Type
Workshop
Event Format
Remote
Capacity
550
Spots Open
50%+
Event Region
Texas - Region 1
Standard Registration Opens
12-Dec-2024 12:00 EST
Registration Deadline
25-Mar-2025 18:00 EDT
Payment Deadline
6-Nov-2024 09:00 EST

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General Info

Follow the link located on the "Webcast" tab for instructions on how to sign up to receive the Zoom link for the call

You are invited to join a panel of REC Foundation Regional Support Managers for a free online Coach Training Webinar for new and returning VEX V5 Robotics Competition, VEX IQ Robotics Competition, and VEXU Robotics Competition coaches who are planning on registering teams for the 24/25 season. REC Foundation Coach Training Webinar.
 

This Month’s Topic: Preparing for the VEX Robotics World Championship

  • Event Registration
  • Payment methods and deadlines
  • Booking travel with TTS
  • Remote interview sign up and process
  • Uploading Digital Engineering Notebooks
  • Updating Coach contact information in RobotEvents
  • Participant Release Forms and Roster
  • Robot shipping and handling suggestions
  • Venue information - pits, practice fields, divisions, etc
  • Skills participation processes
  • "The Dome" - what is it?
  • Team Check in updates and changes
  • ...and more


Meeting Information:

  • When: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Time [find your local time]
  • Location: Zoom Webinars

 

Zoom Meeting Registration and Instructions:

  • A Zoom account is required to participate in the webinar.
  • If you do not have a zoom account, please go to www.zoom.com and create one using the same email address as your RobotEvents account.
  • Follow the link located on the "Webcast" tab for instructions on how to sign up to receive the Zoom link for the call

Things to remember:

  • This webinar is for adults only, no students please
  • The webinar will not be recorded
  • Microphones will be muted for participants 
  • Have your cell phone/tablet ready to scan QR codes throughout the call
  • Participants are encouraged to use the built-in Q&A system - you can submit a question at any time throughout the presentation
  • In order to receive Professional Development credit, participants must be present and follow the directions that will be provided on the call
  • A quick-reference sheet with links and more information will be uploaded to the RobotEvents page under the “Resources” tab after the event

Age / Grade Level:
Adults

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 25-Mar-2025

Venue/Location:
Online
Online, Texas 99999
United States

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Agenda

Tuesday, March 25th - 6:00 TO 7:30 Central Time  [find your local time]

  • 5:55pm Central Time - Webinar Room opens on Zoom
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Central Time - Live Coach Training Webinar
  • 7:30pm Central Time - Webinar Room Closes

Volunteer

No volunteers are needed for this event

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

The event is online - inclement weather will not cancel this event.

Refund and Payment Policies

This is a free event

 

Webcast

STEP ONE: Register on Zoom

  • Check back in January for a link to the Zoom Registration Page
  • Complete the survey at the bottom

  • Pay close attention to the email address you use, and double-check for errors before submitting

  • Click [Register]

STEP TWO: Check your email for an email from Zoom

  • The email from Zoom will contain a unique link for you to join the webinar

  • The email may take up to 10 minutes to arrive, depending on your mailing service

  • Be sure that you are checking the same email address that you included on the Zoom registration form above.

  • Check your SPAM folder - the invitation link may have been sent there.

  • Only one device may join with this link - so please do not share it

STEP THREE: Log onto Zoom Meetings

  • At the scheduled time, click on the link that was included in the email from Zoom

  • You may need to sign into Zoom again - use the email address that you used on the form above

Resources

Since this webinar is not recorded, a resources sheet will be posted here after the conclusion of the event,