2026 R4Creating B.E.S.T. Robotics Team Registration

  • Robotics, Engineering, General STEM, Computer programming
R4Creating: 1650 Rio Rancho Blvd SE Suite A, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA
Aug 14 2026
Dec 11 2026

Schedules

BEST 2026 Team (08/14/2026-12/11/2026)

BEST registration plus fees
$309.00 USD
  • Fri6:00 - 8:00 pm

Additional services and fees

Uniform Fee $30.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 06/18/2026 and ends on 08/28/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 10 years to 90 years old when the program starts.

In-person location

R4Creating: 1650 Rio Rancho Blvd SE Suite A, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA

Description

B.E.S.T. (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology)

 

Our championship, community team is open to any student between the ages of 10-18. In the fall, we compete in Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Robotics competition.  Team members do not have to be experts, simply have a willingness to learn.

Schedule: All-Team meetings are held Fridays 6:00-8:00pm beginning August 14th - December 11th. (Dates are subject to change based on the 2026 schedule updates.)

  • Committee meetings are held during times that are mutually beneficial for the team members and their committee mentor so that can vary.
  • Competition dates - TBD
  • If we qualify for Regionals: The Regional competition will happen within the first 2 weeks of December in Dallas TX
Program Benefits: While
the Fall membership fee does not cover the cost of travel to
competitions, it does give you access to the robotics team in addition
to other opportunities including:
-STEM entrepreneurial training
-Volunteer mentoring training
-Student Leadership training
-Additional presentations by professionals from STEM organizations as related to the theme of this years competition
-Letter certifying student volunteer hours upon request (with you providing number of volunteer hours)

Student Leadership Opportunities: The team is student-led, to give the students the opportunity
to apply for positions of leadership within the organization in addition
to participating as committee members at their discretion.

If you are new to the team, consider the application a way to learn more
and share with us what you like and what you might be interested in
(check off what seems interesting). If you have been on the team for at
least a year, we encourage you to apply for a leadership position based
on your desires, interests and the time that you have to dedicate to the
team in the fall.
We strive to Be Greater Than Average which means we work hard at learning more each day - sometimes
that leads to trophies and wins while other times it leads to failing
forward and complications. All of it builds strong character and that,
in this humble coach's opinion, is the most important real-world outcome
of this special program.
Before you go any further, read through our organizational structure HERE and about the various positions within the team.


Apply for leadership here (returning students only): Returning Student Application


Payments: Payments can be paid in one payment or divided out monthly, whatever is most convenient for your family. Scholarships are available should you need support to participate in the program. If you prefer to pay in person, you can choose the Cash option at check-out time and pay with a Check or Cash in Person. All Checks should be made out to "R4Creating". This fee does not cover the cost of travel to competitions.

Program fee: $300

Per student participant uniform fee: $30

Second+ student participation fee: $100

Scholarships: Sweat equity scholarships entail supporting the team through volunteer activities such as Montezuma Ball, STEM Fair, or facility maintenance. Fundraising assistance, like seeking support from local businesses, is also encouraged.  Please request scholarships HERE.

Fundraising – every student is required to go on at least 2 sponsor outings or submit one team sponsorship. You can also help with fundraising by taking groups of students out to local businesses to ask for support.

Feeding the crew
– We would like to provide meals and snacks, but that is up to our families
and we ask your help with this if possible twice in the fall

Please let us know if you have any questions!

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