Fox Valley Competitive Robotics, Inc is the host (or in the Robotics World terminology, Event Partners (or EPs) for the the following events.
The Fox Valley V5RC and VIQC Leagues – approximately early November through mid February.
The Northeast Wisconsin Showdown – January 22 and 23, 2026 in the Lambeau Field Atrium. Watch this page for volunteer opportunities beginning in November 2025.
The 2026 Wisconsin State Championships
Location and Dates: Resch Expo Center, Aswaubenon, WI
V5RC March 6-7, 2026
VIQRC March 7-8, 2026
There are many other events run by various other EPs in the state. (See the Calendar Page for the current season events. It will be updated weekly.) These events are also in need of volunteers, primarily judges.
Judges – The teams do not just compete on the field but also compete for Judged Awards including the Excellence Award, the Design Award and more. The top teams will display their knowledge of the Design Process through presentation of their Engineering Notebook and demonstrate their understanding during interviews with judges. Volunteering as a judge is a great way to get involved and find out what these remarkable students are capable of. Judging usually is a one day commitment, typically a Saturday except for the State Championships and the Signature Event. A link to judging opportunities for many of the events throughout the state are listed in the Judging Form linked below.
Other Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Field Queuer – The Field Queuer makes sure that teams are at the queuing tables before their next match. Little training required. Time commitment: throughout the competition schedule. May be broken up into shifts.
Scoring Referee – Assists the Head or Field Referee in scoring matches. Some training required. Time commitment: throughout the competition schedule. May be broken up into shifts
Reception – Checks in teams as they arrive at the venue. Collects Engineering Notebooks, if the event is using Hard Copy Notebooks. (Events have the option of receiving either Hard Copy or digital notebooks, but not both at the same event.) Hands out any items the event partner may decide to give te teams. Time commitment: Typically from a half hour to 15 minutes prior to the venue opening doors to the teams until all teams are checked in.
Inspection – Inspectors check to see that the robot is within the rules regarding size, allowed parts, proper firmware versions, proper operating software. They work as a team, so a novice inspector could handle checking for size, while the more experienced inspectors handle the rest. Time commitment: Typically from a half hour to 15 minutes prior to the venue opening doors to the teams until all teams are inspected.
Pit Bosses – Pit Bosses monitor the pits to assist with sharing of practice time on the practice fields as well as assisting with assisting with monitoring the Student Centered Policy. (Primarily needed at State)
