KIWIBOTS VEX University National Championship 2025/26 "Push Back"
VEX U Robotics Competition Jan 2026
- Date
- 31-Jan-2026 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-VURC-25-1405
- Program
- VEX U Robotics Competition
- Event Type
- Open Tournament
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Field Control System
- Smart Field Control
- Capacity
- 8
- Spots Open
- 3
- Event Region
- New Zealand
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 2
- Standard Registration Opens
- 1-Sep-2025 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 20-Dec-2025 12:00 EST
- Payment Deadline
- 20-Dec-2025 17:00 EST
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Kiwibots present the 2025/26 New Zealand VEX Robotics Competition VEX Uni National Championships!
We are so excited to bring you the 2025/26 "PUSH BACK" VEX U Nationals, where teams from all over Aotearoa will compete to gain the coveted title of National Champions and to qualify for invitations on the global stage at the World Championships in USA, April 2026.
This event will be held at Lynfield College - 191 White Swan Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland, 1041
Registration Fee
The registration fee for this event is $250 NZD per team. Please do not pay through Robot Events as teams will be invoiced through KIWIBOTS directly. Teams need to register AND PAY before the 20th December 2025.
Check-in
The check-in for the event will be on the morning of the event: Saturday 31st January, 2026. Teams must present at least one team member with the robot to check-in and complete inspection in order to be able to compete at the event.
Other Information
Grade Level: University
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes. This can also enable you to qualify for World Champs, through RECF World Skills Ranking.
Judging Format: TBC
Ka kite anō!
Grade Level: College
Skills Challenge Offered: Yes
Judging Format: All In-Person Judging
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 31-Jan-2026
Venue/Location:191 White Swan Road, Mount Roskill
Auckland, 1041
New Zealand
Contact the Event Partner
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Agenda will be emailed to teams. Teams are expected to be in attendance all day.
Tournament will take place on the afternoon of Saturday 31st January, 2025. Register, check in and practise in the morning.
Skills will also be offered on the day.
One day competition only.
Volunteer
Kiwibots will provide volunteers for this event.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
There is no bad weather contingency as this event is indoors.
In case of any unforeseen weather disasters we will email/contact teams directly and arrange an alternative date.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: Full refund will be given to teams.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: No refund will be given.
Health and Safety Policies
NZRCT Kiwibots will follow the guidelines of the location.
NZRCT Kiwibots will also follow their Health and Safety Guidelines. Available via email, upon request.
Date: 31-Jan-2026
Lynfield College191 White Swan Road, Mount Roskill
Auckland, 1041
New Zealand
Travel Info
Teams must make their own transport arrangements to this event.
Webcast
Due to the privacy request of University teams, there will be no webcast for this event.
Judging Format
Judging Format hopefully in person on the day.