VEX Worlds Team Update The Season is Heating Up! With many State and Regional Championships coming up in the next few months, this is the time to begin planning for the VEX Robotics World Championship! We wish all of the VEX IQ Challenge, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U teams the very best and look forward to welcoming 1,600 teams to Louisville in April. Agendas The 2018 VEX Robotics World Championship Agendas for each program level are now available. Take a look at what you can expect each day, and please note that times may vary from 15-30 minutes as this is a tentative agenda. http://link.roboticseducation.org/vexworlds_2018agenda **Travel Information ** Hotel Options - As you begin to plan your trip to Louisville, be sure to visit the Hotel Options sites for VEX Robotics Competition or VEX IQ Challenge teams for a great selection of accommodations and discounted rates! These hotels have been selected & approved by REC and offer special VEX World Championship pricing and support. We ask that you review and consider a program hotel before booking elsewhere. VEX ROBOTICS COMPETITION HOTEL OPTIONS (http://gettravel.com/2018-vex-robotics-hotel-options-week-1/) VEX IQ CHALLENGE HOTEL OPTIONS (http://gettravel.com/2018-vex-robotics-hotel-options-week-2/) Transportation - Team airline, charter bus, or rental vehicle options and reservations are available to get to and from your destinations and/or while in Louisville. TRANSPORTATION (http://gettravel.com/transportation-options-louisville/) Team Party VEX Worlds will once again conclude with a Team Party at Kentucky Kingdom amusement park on Saturday, April 28 for VEX Robotics Competition and VEX U teams and Tuesday, May 1 for VEX IQ Challenge Teams. Stay tuned for more information about how to pre-purchase tickets! LEARN MORE (http://gettravel.com/2018-vex-worlds-team-party/) Volunteers Needed - Get Involved! Parents, chaperones, and siblings of attending teams: Please join us as a volunteer for VEX Worlds and be part of the excitement! Prior experience not necessary for most roles, and we can train you in five minutes. We are also in need of experienced Referees and Tournament Manager Operators. Help us make this the best year ever! VOLUNTEER (VEX Worlds Volunteers - REC Foundation)