Event Partners and volunteers are the backbone of every Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) event, and the RECF is committed to providing resources to assist with event preparation. Our volunteer certification courses include interactive and engaging learning resources to ensure that you are prepared. After earning your certification, you can be confident in your ability to perform your role as an Event Partner or volunteer!
All training is self-paced, and can be completed on your schedule. For more information on how to use the system at training.recf.org, visit this article.
Event Partner Certification Course
Event Partners are expected to recertify every two seasons.
The Event Partner Certification Course prepares new Event Partners to host RECF VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC), VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC), VEX AI Robotics Competition (VAIRC) and/or VEX U Robotics Competition (VURC) events. Existing Event Partners who would like a refresher or additional event planning resources for hosting VIQRC, V5RC, VAIRC, or VURC events are also encouraged to complete the certification.
VIQRC Head Referee Certification Course
VIQRC Head Referees are expected to recertify each season.
The VIQRC Head Referee certification course is designed to teach volunteer VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) referees the nuances of the VIQRC game rules and how VIQRC tournaments are run. Qualified and certified Head Referees help provide a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and World Championship events.
VIQRC Scorekeeper Referee Training Course
The VIQRC Scorekeeper Referee training course is designed to teach volunteer VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) scorekeeping referees the basics of the current VIQRC game and how to score matches. Trained Scorekeeper Referees assist Certified Head Referees in providing a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and World Championship events.
V5RC Head Referee Certification Course
V5RC Head Referees are expected to recertify each season.
The V5RC Head Referee certification course is designed to teach volunteer VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) referees the nuances of the V5RC game rules and how V5RC tournaments are run. Qualified and certified Head Referees help provide a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and World Championship events.
V5RC Scorekeeper Referee Training Course
The V5RC Scorekeeper Referee training course is designed to teach volunteer VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) scorekeeping referees the basics of the current V5RC game and how to score matches. Trained Scorekeeper Referees assist Certified Head Referees in providing a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and World Championship events.
VURC Head Referee Certification Course
VURC Head Referees are expected to recertify each season.
The VURC Head Referee certification course is designed to teach volunteer VEX U Robotics Competition (VURC) referees the ways the VURC rules vary from the standard rule set. VURC Head Referees are required to pass this course in addition to the V5RC Head Referee certification course.
VAIRC Head Referee Certification Course
VAIRC Head Referees are expected to recertify each season.
The VAIRC Head Referee certification course is designed to teach volunteer VEX AI Robotics Competition (VAIRC) referees the ways the VAIRC rules vary from the V5RC and VURC rule sets. VAIRC Head Referees are required to pass this course in addition to the V5RC Head Referee certification course and the VURC Head Referee course.
Judge Advisor Certification Course
Judge Advisors are expected to recertify each season.
The Judge Advisor certification course is designed to teach volunteer Judge Advisors the procedures and resources needed to judge team interviews and engineering notebooks at a competition, and to determine winners of judged awards. Judge Advisors and Judges help provide a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and World Championship events.
Judge Training Course
The RECF Judge training course is designed to teach volunteer Judges about the procedures and resources used to judge student interviews, assess students' engineering notebooks, and help determine winners of judged awards. Judges volunteers work with a Judge Advisor and other Judges to provide a consistent experience for participants within and across local, regional, national, and World Championship events.
Coach Training Courses
The RECF Coach Academy and training courses (VIQRC Library / V5RC Library) prepare new and experienced coaches and mentors to form and guide student teams for the VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) and VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) competitions.
Additional Online Training and Certification Courses
- VEX courses for educators: Designed for use by VEX educators across the VEX continuum
- VIQRC Drive Team Training: Teaches VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) team members the nuances of the VIQRC game rules and how VIQRC tournaments are run
- V5RC Drive Team Training: Teaches VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) team members the nuances of the V5RC game rules and how V5RC tournaments are run