PRRC - V5RC : Puerto Rico Robotics Championship

PRRC - V5RC

Puerto Rico Robotics Championship - V5

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General Info

The Caribbean Robotics Academy (C.R.A.) is proud to host the Puerto Rico Robotics Championship - V5 of the VEX Robotics Competition 2025-2026. The event is open for High School and Middle School teams and will also be a qualifier for the VEX World Championship. The tournament aims to increase student interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) by engaging them in robotics and engineering challenges. Beyond science and engineering principles, C.R.A. encourages group creativity, teamwork, leadership, passion, and problem-solving. The staff of C.R.A. is excited to host a VEX Robotics Competition and ready to give all the teams an exceptional and unforgettable experience.

Grade Level: All

Skills Challenge Offered: Yes

Judging Format: Remote Interviews & Notebooks

Skills Challenge Offered for VURC/VAIRC teams: Yes

Event Dates & Locations

Date: 15-Jan-2026 - 16-Jan-2026

Venue/Location:

Coliseo Fernando "Rube" Hernández
Puerto Rico 181
Gurabo, 00778
Puerto Rico

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Agenda

WEDNESDAY (January 14, 2026)
5:30 PM Check-in, Pits, Inspections, Practice Fields and Skills Open.
9:30 PM Doors Close
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THURSDAY (January 15, 2026)
7:30 AM Doors Open
8:00 AM Check-in, Pits, Inspections, Practice Fields and Skills open.
8:30 AM Opening Ceremony and Drivers Meeting
11:30 PM Skills End
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Lunch Break
12:45 PM Qualification Matches Begin (Be at queuing tables at 12:30 PM)
5:00 PM Qualification Matches End
5:30 PM Doors / Pits Closed
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FRIDAY (January 16, 2026)
7:30 AM Doors Open
8:00 AM Pits and Practice Fields Open
8:30 AM Qualification Matches Begin (Be at queuing tables at 8:15 AM)
11:30 AM Qualification Matches End
11:45 AM Alliance selection (Be at queuing tables at 11:30 AM)
12:00 PM-1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:15 PM Elimination Matches Begin (Be at queuing tables at 1:00 PM)
2:30 PM Elimination Matches End
3:00 PM Finals
3:30 PM Closing Ceremony
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FRIDAY (January 16, 2026)
4:30 PM Puerto Rico Robotics Delegation Picture & Meeting

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Track It Forward link will be provided on croboticsa.org.

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

Teams will be notified, via email, if any event occurs that would jeopardize the CRA-Xmas Regional Tournament.

Refund and Payment Policies

Suppose the event is suspended or delayed due to the pandemic or other force majeure. In that case, the cost and registration fees are not refundable. The participating teams shall bear the refund and loss of transportation and accommodation, and the event host shall not assume any responsibility.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend, the cost and registration fees are not refundable

Judging Format

All Remote Judging - The Initial Team Interviews will be conducted remotely, and Engineering Notebooks will be submitted to judges digitally via a link found within the "My Account" panel of the team contact on RobotEvents. Notebook submission deadline is January 09, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Book Interview: https://www.croboticsa.org/booking-calendar/remote-judging-interview-1?referral=service_list_widget