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Event Partners and volunteers are the backbone of every REC Foundation event, and the REC Foundation 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.
Event Partner Certification Course
The Event Partner Certification Course prepares new Event Partners to host REC Foundation VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC), VEX Robotics Competition (VRC), and/or VEX U events. Existing Event Partners who would like a refresher or additional event planning resources for hosting VIQRC, VRC, or VEX U events are also encouraged to complete the certification.
VRC Head Referee Certification Course
The VRC Head Referee certification course is designed to teach volunteer VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) referees the nuances of the VRC game rules and how VRC 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 Head Referee Certification Course
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.
Judge Advisor Certification Course
The Judge Advisor certification course (coming in June 2023!) is designed to teach volunteer Judge Advisors and Judges 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.