🌎 Americas Open Championship 2026
- Categories: All WRO competition categories
- Age groups: All age groups
- Spots: 1 per age group / category
Top-placing teams qualify directly for the Americas Open Championship.
Blue Ridge Boost is an official host of a World Robot Olympiad-USEL Regional Open Qualifier for the 2026 season. Teams compete right here in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a chance to represent the USA at international Open Championships.
Qualify for International Open Championships 2026
🌍 Non-Americas Open Championships 2026
- Regions: Europe, Asia, Middle East and North Africa
- Categories: TBD
- Spots: Minimum 1 (additional spots allocated once confirmed by USEL)
Spots are awarded to top placement teams (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in their respective categories.
Event Details
Event: USEL Regional Open Qualifier
Season: 2026 WRO USA
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Dates: Coming soon
Organized by: Blue Ridge Boost
Sanctioned by: USEL Youth Robotics
Competition Categories
🤖 RoboMission
Program autonomous robots to complete missions on a themed playing field. Available at Elementary, Junior, and Senior levels.
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<h3>⚽ RoboSports</h3>
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Build robots that compete head-to-head in sports-themed challenges. Teamwork, strategy, and engineering combined.
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<h3>💡 Future Innovators</h3>
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Design a robotics-based solution to a real-world problem. Combine creativity, research, and engineering in an open-ended project.
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<h3>🏎️ Future Engineers</h3>
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Build a self-driving vehicle that navigates a track autonomously. A challenging category focused on sensors, AI, and precision control.
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Team Eligibility
To participate, teams must:
- Hold a valid USEL Affiliate Season Pass — or register directly through Blue Ridge Boost for this event (no separate pass required)
- Meet WRO age and category eligibility requirements
- Teams of 2–3 members plus a coach
Why Compete at Blue Ridge Boost?
🎯 Direct Path to Championships
Top teams qualify for the Americas Open Championship and international events in Europe, Asia, and MENA regions.
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<h3>👥 Community-Centered</h3>
<p>A welcoming, well-organized competition run by experienced STEM educators who care about every team's experience.</p>
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<h3>📍 Local & Accessible</h3>
<p>Compete right here in Charlottesville, VA — no long-distance travel required for teams in the Mid-Atlantic region.</p>
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Registration
Registration details and event dates will be announced soon. Contact us to be notified when registration opens, or check back here for updates.