TSA-VEX Competition
TSA events take Classroom
Competition to the Next Level!
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a national non-profit organization for middle and high school students with a strong interest in technology. The TSA VEX Robotics Competition provides students with a hands-on, co-curricular competition for learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and complements the existing technology-related competitions offered by TSA.
Teams compete playing the VEX Classroom Competition game Swept Away. TSA VEX Robotics tournaments are conducted in conjunction with the organization’s state conferences and then are followed by a championship event at the National TSA Conference. Specific details on events are available at RobotEvents.com.
Note: Your school does not have to be a registered TSA Chapter to field a team and compete in a TSA event.
TSA serves more than 150,000 students at 2,000 schools in 48 states. Learn more about how TSA fosters personal growth, leadership and opportunities in technology, innovation, design and engineering at http://www.tsaweb.org/.
Getting involved in the TSA VEX Robotics Competition is easy:
Get a planTeams compete playing the game Swept Away.
- Swept Away Game Manual (PDF)
- Official Swept Away game and field objects
Event Registration Steps:
- Step 1: Register your VEX competition team at www.RobotEvents.com. The annual registration fee of $75 ($25 for additional teams from the same school) includes a team welcome kit and the ability to register for other VEX competitions.
- Step 2: Sign up for a Swept Away competition being held at a TSA State Conference. These events are listed on www.RobotEvents.com. The fee for each event is $150.
- Step 3: Once you are registered as a VEX team and for an event, be sure to register with the corresponding TSA Conference on the TSA Web site.
The VEX Classroom Competition Teacher’s Handbook provides the step-by-step plan you need to jump in. If you’re not experienced with STEM, robotics or VEX, you’ll find this handbook has everything your team needs to become a top competitor - from when you first open the game manual, to when your team hoists the trophy in victory!
Build your Robot
Robot bundles tailored just for the TSA VEX Robotics Competition are available. Find one that best suits your team's budget and needs and start building. The VEX Robotics Design System provides you with all the resources you need to build a truly incredible robotic creation and sweep away your competition!
Additional Information and Resources
- TSA VEX Robotics Competition Forum
- TSA VEX Robotics Competition Chapter Advisor Quick Facts (PDF)
- TSA VEX Robotics Competition State Advisor Quick Facts (PDF)
- TSA VEX Robotics Competition State Advisor Event Guide (PDF)
- TSA VEX Robotics Competition Referee's Guide (PDF)
- TSA VEX Robotics Competition Inspector's Guide (PDF)
- VEX Tournament Manager Express Software
