PARENT RESOURCES

🧩 Welcome Parents!

Thank you for supporting our students in the VEX Robotics Club (VRC). Our program gives students hands-on experience in STEM, teamwork, and innovation, helping them build valuable skills for the future.

This page is designed to help parents stay informed, get involved, and find all the resources needed throughout the season.

🤖 About the VEX Robotics Program

VEX Robotics is a global competition platform where students design, build, and program robots to solve engineering challenges.
Each year’s VEX VRC game has a unique theme and scoring challenge, encouraging creativity, strategy, and collaboration.

Students learn:

Engineering design and mechanical skills
Coding and problem-solving
Project management and leadership
Collaboration and communication

📅 Team Meetings & Practice Schedule

Mondays & Thursdays: 3:20 PM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (starting October)
Location: Radnor High School, Room #204

Students are expected to attend at least one practice per week. Consistent participation helps ensure steady progress in design, testing, and coding.

🏆 Upcoming Competitions

1️⃣ Blackrock Middle School V5RC Tournament

📍 Location: Blackrock Middle School, 1860 Montgomery Ave, Villanova, PA
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
🎯 Details: Early-season tournament where teams debut their robot designs and gain valuable match experience.

2️⃣ Conestoga High School V5RC Qualifying Tournament

📍 Location: Conestoga High School, 200 Irish Road, Berwyn, PA
📅 Date: Saturday, January 18, 2026
🎯 Details: Regional qualifying event offering advancement opportunities to the Pennsylvania State Championship.

3️⃣ VEX Push Back at Spring-Ford Tournament

📍 Location: Spring-Ford High School, 400 S Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA
📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
🎯 Details: Mid-season qualifier where teams refine their performance and compete for ranking points before states.

4️⃣ Push Back Qualifier at Norristown

📍 Location: Norristown High School, 1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA
📅 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
🎯 Details: Final local qualifying tournament before the State Championship — a key event for teams to secure advancement spots.

5️⃣ Eastern PA Push Back State Championship

📍 Location: Norristown Area High School, 1900 Eagle Drive, Norristown, PA 19403
📅 Date: Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, 2026
🎯 Details: High-school level state championship for the VEX V5 Robotics Competition “Push Back” game, combining matches, robot skills, engineering notebook interviews, and awards.

Parents are encouraged to attend and cheer on the students — it’s a fun and inspiring experience for everyone!

💬 Parent Involvement Opportunities

We encourage parents to be active supporters of our program. You can help by:

Volunteering at competitions or events
Assisting with transportation or team meals
Joining our Booster Club to help with fundraising and logistics
Sharing professional expertise or mentoring students

Interested in helping? Please contact at radnorroboticsclub@gmail.com

💰 Fundraising & Sponsorships

VEX Robotics teams rely on community support to cover costs for materials, competition registration, and food for the tea.
If you know a local business or organization that may be interested in supporting the team, please share our website and mission

All donations are tax-deductible through the Radnor Robotics Club Association, a registered nonprofit.

🧠 Student Expectations

Participation in VRC builds responsibility and teamwork. We ask all members to:

Attend at least one meeting per week
Communicate absences with mentors
Collaborate respectfully with teammates
Represent the school positively at all events

📚 Helpful Resources for Parents

🌟 Stay Connected

Email Updates: Be sure you’re on our parent mailing list
Instagram: @RadnorRobotics101
Team Website: radnorroboticsclub.org
Parent Contact: radnorroboticsclub@gmail.com

We appreciate your partnership in helping our students grow through robotics.
Together, we can inspire curiosity, innovation, and leadership in every student!