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WRO Season Is Here!

The official WRO season is in full swing! Students have been hard at work building, coding, and competing — and now we're looking ahead to the School National Championships. Let's go!

🎉 Congratulations on District Championships!

A massive shout-out to all of our FUSD students for their incredible performance at the 2026 District Championships! Your hard work, creativity, and team spirit shined all weekend long.

We are SO proud of you! 🤖🏆

🏆 School National Championships — July 24–26th

The School National Championships are coming up on July 24th–26th, 2026!

✅ Registration is now OPEN — along with registration for our Summer Training Camp! Both registration links have been sent to your email, so be sure to check your inbox.

📅 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

⚠️ Heads up: Extra practice sessions will end on May 22nd. Be sure to take advantage of the remaining sessions!

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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)
Room P8 (Robomission) 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 (Starter & Robomission)
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)
Room TBD (Robomission) 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Shadow Hills
Room 12 (Starter & Robomission)
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 (Starter & Robomission)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Redwood
Room 21 (Robomission)
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

Last Week of ClassesWeek of May 18th

National ChampionshipsJuly 24-26th

🌟 Featured School of the Week

Canyon Crest Elementary

Canyon Crest Elementary classes are full of enthusiasm, joy, and laughter as they solve practice challenges!

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Top 10 at District Championships

Celebrating our incredible FUSD teams who finished in the Top 10 at the 2026 District Championships!

🤖 RoboMission Elementary

Kathy Binks Elementary

The Prado Bros

Ted J Porter Elementary

Los Primos

Redwood Elementary

Robo Blues

Ted J Porter Elementary

Thunder Cats

Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy

Rulers of the Nile

Tokay Elementary

2pac&Biggie

🚀 RoboMission Junior

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Krypto Kurrency

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Underdogs

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Pencils

Fontana Middle School

Surfing Lions

Southridge Tech Middle School

Timmy Bob

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Absolute Chaos

Sequoia Middle School

Fast Control

🌱 Starter

Oak Park Elementary

Blue Chill

Palmetto Elementary

Team Education Robots

South Tamarind Elementary

Team S Squad

South Tamarind Elementary

Team Marshmellow

Cypress Elementary

Team Independent

Mango Elementary

Doggies Capybara Axolotl

Oak Park Elementary

The Smarties

Poplar Elementary

Robotic Builders

Palmetto Elementary

Team Lego Squad

Mango Elementary

Axolotl Bros

📞 Contact Information

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info@usengineeringleague.org

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Phone

(909) 644-7545

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Office Hours

Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM

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Address

9051 Rochester Ave, Suite G, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

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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WRO Season Is Here!

🎉 Congratulations on District Championships!

🏆 School National Championships — July 24–26th

📅 Weekly Practice Sessions

Weekly Wrap-Up

FUSD Calendar

Important Dates & Deadlines

🌟 Featured School of the Week

Top 10 at District Championships

🤖 RoboMission Elementary

Kathy Binks Elementary

Ted J Porter Elementary

Redwood Elementary

Ted J Porter Elementary

Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy

Tokay Elementary

🚀 RoboMission Junior

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Fontana Middle School

Southridge Tech Middle School

Wayne Ruble Middle School

Sequoia Middle School

🌱 Starter

Oak Park Elementary

Palmetto Elementary

South Tamarind Elementary

South Tamarind Elementary

Cypress Elementary

Mango Elementary

Oak Park Elementary

Poplar Elementary

Palmetto Elementary

Mango Elementary

📞 Contact Information

WRO 2026 FAQ

How does a WRO season work?

How do I register a team for the competition?

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

What is the USEL Affiliate Cup?

How do Regional Open Qualifiers work?

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

Do I need my own robot?

How much does it cost to participate in WRO?

Move-in Date and Time

How many booths are available for exhibitors?

Is parking included for exhibitors?

Will there be WiFi and electricity?

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