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North Carolina Coach and Event Partner Meeting

2026–2027 Competition Season

Welcome to the North Carolina Coach and Event Partner Meeting for the 2026–2027 competition season!

This meeting is designed for Event Partners, Coaches, and other program leaders across North Carolina. Whether you are a returning Event Partner, preparing to host your first event, or simply looking to better understand what is new this season, this meeting will provide valuable information, resources, and opportunities to connect with others in the North Carolina robotics community.

North Carolina has a strong and dedicated community of coaches, volunteers, and Event Partners. We’re excited to bring everyone together to share updates, answer questions, and help you feel prepared for the season ahead.

I hope you can join us!

Meeting Time

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Location: Virtual

For VEX Robotics Coaches and Event Partners who are new, returning, or those who want to see what might be new to them - this workshop will cover:

Main Topics

​New Updates for the 2026–2027 VEX Competition Season

• ​Season dealines
• Important dates
• Team Registration Fee Waivers
• Event Partner Discounts
• Program Support

Event Partner Onboarding & Responsibilities

• What is an Event Partner?
• How to become an Event Partner
• Event Partner expectations
• Planning resources
• Ongoing support

Team Registration & Organization

• Registering a new team
• Team and organization registration policy
• Documentation
• Student eligibility

Events & Event Management

• Finding and registering for events on events.vex.com
• Event types and formats
• Creating and posting an event
• Understanding the event dashboard
• What to expect when attending an event

Certifications & Background Checks

• Event Partner, Judge, and Judge Advisor certifications
• Referee certification through VEX PD+
• Background check requirements and renewal

Policies & Seasonal Documents

• Code of Conduct
• Student-Centered Policy
• Youth Protection & Safety Policy

Qualification & Championship Pathways

• Path to the VEX Robotics World Championship
• Double qualification and out-of-region rules
• Event Region Championships and qualification structure

Other Topics

• Regional event planning and event posting best practices
• Tournament Manager and TM Mobile setup
• VEX Virtual Skills: getting started
• Features of your events.vex.com account, and how to request updates
• Volunteer recruitment, training, and retention
• Advisory Boards and the Global Ambassador Program
• Financial sustainability and equipment support for Event Partners
• Growth initiatives and branding resources
• Global Robotics Library, VEX website, and educator resources

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Adults