VEX Robotics Competition – Carlsbad High School
The VEX Robotics Competition at Carlsbad High School welcomes teams from all grade levels for a full day of competitive matches, skills challenges, and in-person judging. This event is hosted by the Event Partner and will take place on campus in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Event Location
Carlsbad High School Cafeteria
3000 W. Church Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
ℹ️ Event Details
Grade Levels: Open to all
Lunch: Included with registration
Judging: In-person only
Skills Challenge: Available
VURC / VAIRC Skills: Not offered
Teams needing special accommodations must email
dhaggerton@gmx.com
by January 15 with the subject line: Competition Needs
🗓️ Competition Day Schedule
8:00 AM – Doors Open
8:00–9:30 AM – Registration & Robot Inspection
9:30–9:45 AM – Coaches & Drivers Meeting
9:45–9:50 AM – Welcome Address
10:00 AM–1:30 PM – Skills Fields Open
10:15 AM–2:00 PM – Qualification Matches
12:00–12:45 PM – Lunch Break
12:45–2:00 PM – Qualification Matches Resume
2:00–2:15 PM – Alliance Selection
2:30–3:15 PM – Elimination Matches
3:30 PM – Awards Ceremony
3:45 PM – Event Closing
Outreach Opportunities – New Program for 2026!
Roswell Robo Squad Robotics is excited to launch a new outreach program in 2026! We will begin organizing outreach events starting Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Our first outreach event will take place at the Roswell Public Library, with the exact date and time to be determined and announced soon.
This new initiative is designed to bring hands-on robotics and STEM activities to students, families, and the community. It is also a great way for students to get involved in robotics, explore STEM skills, and experience what our team is all about.
We are thrilled to begin this program and look forward to sharing the excitement of robotics with everyone in 2026!
Recent Highlights – Roswell Robo Squad Robotics
Our middle school and elementary teams recently had the exciting opportunity to meet with the Mayor of Roswell and members of the City Council, where students shared their experiences and talked about why they enjoy being part of Roswell Robo Squad Robotics.
In addition, our students were featured on KRQE News 13 just a few days ago! You can watch the full story here: KRQE News Feature
These experiences highlight the impact of our program, founded in September 2025, and show how students are quickly engaging, learning, and sharing their excitement for robotics with the community.
Roswell Robo Squad Robotics: Why Join?
Start Dates
VEX Robotics: January 2026
BEST Robotics: September 2026
Why Students Will Love It
VEX Robotics (January 2026)
Hands-on Fun: Build and program robots that actually move, lift, and solve challenges.
Coding Made Easy: Learn to code your robot using drag-and-drop blocks or text coding as you get advanced.
Compete & Win: Join friendly competitions and see your robot in action against other teams.
Creativity & Teamwork: Work with friends to invent new robot designs and test your ideas in real time.
Level Up Skills: Gain skills in engineering, problem-solving, programming, and teamwork that feel like real-life superpowers.
BEST Robotics (September 2026)
Be a Real Engineer: Receive a secret robot challenge and design, build, and program your robot in just 6 weeks.
Show Your Skills: Compete not only with your robot but also present your designs, teamwork, and ideas to judges.
Leadership & Teamwork: Take on roles like engineer, designer, or team leader and learn how real STEM teams work.
Prepare for the Future: Develop skills that colleges and careers love—project management, innovation, and problem-solving.
Why Parents Will Love It
STEM Skills: Students learn coding, engineering, design, and robotics in a structured, hands-on environment.
Teamwork & Confidence: Kids work in teams, solve challenges, and gain confidence presenting ideas.
College & Career Ready: Programs build skills for college, scholarships, and STEM careers.
Structured & Safe: Experienced coaches guide students K–12 in a safe, supportive environment.
Proven Results: Students leave with real-world experience, a clear career direction, and exciting achievements to show.
Quick Comparison: VEX vs BEST Robotics
Feature
VEX Robotics (Jan)
BEST Robotics (Sept)
Age/Grades
K–12 (age-appropriate kits)
6–12 (middle & high school focus)
Focus
Build, program, compete
Engineering design, teamwork, presentation
Fun Factor
Hands-on robot building & coding
Real-world challenge & creative problem solving
Skills Gained
Coding, engineering, problem-solving
Engineering, leadership, project management
Competition
Robot tasks & challenges
Robot tasks + judging & presentations
Why Join Both Programs?
Students start VEX in January to learn robot building and coding.
Students join BEST in September to take engineering design, teamwork, and leadership skills to the next level.
By participating in both, students experience a full STEM journey: build, code, compete, present, and lead.
New Custom 3D Printing & Prototyping Program – Launching 2026
Roswell Robo Squad Robotics is excited to announce a new custom 3D printing and prototyping program launching in 2026. This is a brand-new initiative that will officially begin on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Through this program, we will offer free small-batch 3D printing and prototyping using our Ender 3 3D printer. This service is designed to support students, teams, and community members who want to test ideas, build prototypes, and explore engineering and design through hands-on experience.
Printer Size Limitations (Ender 3)
To ensure successful prints, all submitted designs must fit within the Ender 3’s build volume:
Maximum print size:
220 mm × 220 mm × 250 mm
(8.7 in × 8.7 in × 9.8 in)
Models larger than this may need to be resized, split into multiple parts, or redesigned before printing.
Available Materials
At launch, the following materials will be available:
PLA – Best for prototypes, models, and general-purpose prints
PLA+ (if available) – Stronger and more durable than standard PLA
Material colors may vary depending on availability. If you have a specific color or material need, please note it when submitting your request.
This program is a new opportunity for Roswell Robo Squad Robotics as we continue to expand our outreach efforts, promote STEM education, and introduce more students to robotics, engineering, and 3D design.
More details on how to submit print requests will be shared as we get closer to the launch date. We are excited to kick off this new program and look forward to helping bring ideas to life in 2026!