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WRO Season Is Here!

The official WRO season has started! Students are hard at work building, coding, and preparing their robots for the District Championships on April 17–18th. Let's go!

📅 Weekly Practice Sessions

All students are welcome to attend extra practice sessions at our office to tune their robots, practice missions, and prepare for competition.

Starter & Junior RoboMission: Every Wednesday and Friday, 3:00–5:00 PM

Elementary RoboMission: Every Monday and Wednesday, 3:00–5:00 PM

📍 9051 Rochester Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

⚠️ No Practice — Friday, March 20th

There will be no extra practice session on Friday, March 20th. Regular sessions will resume on the next scheduled day. We'll see you then!

🌸 Spring Break Camp

Join us for an exciting week of robotics and coding during Spring Break!

📅 March 23rd – March 26th, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 9051 Rochester Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

🏆 District Championships — April 17–18th

The District Championships are coming up on April 17th (Practice) and April 18th (Competition)! Make sure your team is registered before the deadline.

⏰ Registration deadline: April 10th

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Weekly Wrap-Up

Week ofOctober 13-19, 2025

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FUSD Calendar

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Canyon Crest
Room 16 (Starter) & 17 (Robomission)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

O'day Short
Room 10 (Starter) & 15 (Robomission)
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Redwood
Library (Starter) & Room 21 (Robomission)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sierra Lakes
Room 14 (Starter)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Citrus
Room 1 (Starter) & 12 (Robomission)
2:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Juniper
Room 6 (Starter) & 12 (Robomission)
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Palmetto
Room 35 (Starter) & 3 (Robomission)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

South Tamarind
Room 12 (Starter) & 25 (Robomission)
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Oleander
Room 40 (Starter) & 35 (Robomission)
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM

North Tamarind
Room 12 (Robomission)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Beech Ave
Room 19 (Starter) & 20 (Robomission)
12:05 PM - 1:35 PM

Dorothy Grant
Library
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Almond
Room 14 (Starter) & 13 (Robomission)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Live Oak
Room 24 (Starter) & 21 (Robomission)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Cypress
Room A19 (Starter) & A14 (Robomission)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Mango
Room 31 (Starter) & 32 (Robomission)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tokay
Room 3 (Starter) & 5 (Robomission)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Oak Park
Room 13 (Starter) & 22 (Robomission)
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

West Randall
Room 13 (Starter) & B-10 (Robomission)
12:05 PM - 1:35 PM

Hemlock
Room 18 (Robomission)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Poplar
Room 42 (Starter)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Shadow Hills
Room 12
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Kathy Binks
Room 29 (Starter) & 26 (Robomission)
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Ted J Porter
Library & Adjacent Room
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Redwood

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Chaparral
Library (Starter & Robomission)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Maple
Room 16 (Starter) & T21 (Robomission)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Date
Cafeteria (Starter & Robomission)
12:20 PM - 1:50 PM

Virginia Primrose
Room 19 (Starter) & 22 (Robomission)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Alder
Room 525
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Wayne Ruble
Room H106
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Southridge
Library
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Wayne Ruble #2
Room H106
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Truman
A-Demo
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Fontana
Library
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Sequoia
Room 19
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Wayne Ruble
Room H106
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

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Important Dates & Deadlines

Semester StartWeek of Oct 13th

RoboPaloozaCompetition Feb 7th, Awards Mar 4th

District ChampionshipsApril 17-18th

WRO 2026 FAQ

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Everything you need to know about the season

Competition Info

How does a WRO season work?

The WRO 2026 season follows this structured competition schedule:
Registration Opens: January 2026
Game Rules Released: January 15, 2026
District Championships (District Partners Only): Ontario, CA · April 17–18, 2026
Virginia Open Qualifier: Charlottesville, VA · July 2026 (subject to change)
School National Championships (District Partners Only): Ontario, CA · July 24–26, 2026
USEL Affiliate Cup: Aurora, IL · August 7-9, 2026 (subject to change)
US Open Championships: Ontario, CA · September 24–28, 2026
Open Championship: Asia & Pacific: Delhi, India · September 25–27, 2026
Open Championship: Europe: Zagreb, Croatia · October 13–16, 2026
International Final: San Juan, Puerto Rico · December 8–10, 2026

How do I register a team for the competition?

To participate in WRO competitions, you need one of two affiliate passes:
Season Pass (Tier 1): For parents, schools, or organizations registering one team. Includes one team registration, eligibility to register for the Affiliate Cup and Regional Open Qualifiers (separate fees apply), and access to official WRO materials.
Event Organizer Pass (Tier 2): For organizations wanting to host their own WRO events. Allows you to host sanctioned Regional Open Qualifiers, register unlimited teams to your own events at no additional USEL fee, and apply to host next year's Affiliate Cup.
District Championships & School National Championships: Exclusive to school partners—affiliates cannot register for these events.
Visit the USEL Store to purchase your Season Pass or Event Organizer Pass.
A signed data protection form is required when submitting team member details.

What is the difference between the Season Pass and Event Organizer Pass?

Season Pass: Includes one team registration and allows you to purchase additional registrations at a reduced cost. Grants eligibility to register for the Affiliate Cup and Regional Open Qualifiers (separate registration fees apply for each event).
Event Organizer Pass: Allows organizations to host their own sanctioned WRO events, register unlimited teams to their own events at no additional USEL fee, and apply to host Regional Open Qualifiers or next year's Affiliate Cup.
If you participate through an Event Organizer's hosted events, you may not need your own Season Pass for those specific events.

What is the USEL Affiliate Cup?

The USEL Affiliate Cup is a national level competition held in Aurora, IL that awards USA National Robotics Team qualification spots to both the International Finals and the Americas Open Championship.
The Affiliate Cup replaces the traditional US Nationals for teams outside of partnered public school districts.
International Finals qualification spots from the Affiliate Cup:
RoboMission – one team from each age group
RoboSports – one qualifying team
Future Innovators – one qualifying team
Future Engineers – one qualifying team
Event Organizers may apply to host next year's Affiliate Cup.

How do Regional Open Qualifiers work?

Regional Open Qualifiers are hosted by Event Organizers and award qualification spots to the WRO Americas Open Championship.
All Regional Open Qualifiers must be approved by USEL before being held.
Important: Regional Open Qualifiers do NOT award spots to the International Finals—only the Affiliate Cup does.
Event Organizers can apply to host Regional Open Qualifiers through USEL.

Can a team compete at both the Americas Open and International Finals?

No. Starting this season, teams are no longer allowed to compete at both events.
You must choose one path: either the WRO Americas Open Championship or the WRO International Finals.
The Affiliate Cup awards spots to both competitions, while Regional Open Qualifiers only award spots to the Americas Open Championship.

Do I need my own robot?

Yes, teams must provide their own robot.
All robot systems are now allowed in all WRO categories for 2026!
Each category has specific size and weight requirements (e.g., RoboMission: max 25x25x25cm, RoboSports: max 20x20x20cm and 1.2kg, Future Engineers: max 30x20x30cm).

How much does it cost to participate in WRO?

Participation requires purchasing either a Season Pass or Event Organizer Pass from the USEL Store.
The Season Pass and Event Organizer Pass grant eligibility to participate. Registration fees for the Affiliate Cup and Regional Open Qualifiers are separate and vary by event.
Event Organizers do not pay USEL per-team fees to register teams to their own hosted events.
For teams qualifying for international competitions, additional fees apply.

Exhibitor Information

Move-in Date and Time

District Championships (Ontario, CA · April 17–18, 2026): Day before event from 10 AM - 4 PM OR morning of event from 7 AM - 9 AM
School National Championships (Ontario, CA · July 24–26, 2026): Day before event from 10 AM - 4 PM
Affiliate Cup (Aurora, IL · August 8, 2026): Day before event from 10 AM - 4 PM
Please check specific event details closer to the date for exact times and locations.

How many booths are available for exhibitors?

District Championships: Up to 15 standard 10x10 booths can fit.
School National Championships / Affiliate Cup: More space is available, allowing for double the booths.
Contact USEL for specific booth availability at each event.

Is parking included for exhibitors?

Yes, exhibitors receive one parking pass. Additional passes can be requested.

Will there be WiFi and electricity?

Yes, WiFi and electricity will be available at all competition venues.

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