TCEA Robotics
AREA CONTESTS
Each year, more than 1,400 teams of up to four students each participate in TCEA Robotics Contests held in each of the twenty areas of the state of Texas. The Area contests are expected to return in January 2022. Teams are invited to compete in one of the following four categories:
- Intermediate Arena
- Intermediate Inventions
- Advanced Arena
- Advanced Inventions
Area Contest Dates and Locations
A list of contest dates and locations will be made available for the 2021-2022 contest at the beginning of the 2021-22 school year.
Area Contest Registration
Registration is open from November 1, 2021 – December 10, 2021
Registration fee: $50
Late registration is available from December 11, 2021 – December 17, 2021
Late registration fee: $70
**Payments or purchase orders must be received by the date of the contest or the team will not be able to compete.
State Contest Date
In response to concerns about the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, TCEA has cancelled the State Robotics Contest.
State Contest Location
To Be Determined – Austin/Surrounding Area
2019-2020 Resources
State Robotics Certificate of Participation
Arena Contest
Inventions Contest
Policy for Changes and Cancellations
TCEA accepts American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, checks, and school purchase orders (POs) for payment. Purchase orders must include the following information: registrants’ names, a breakdown of coverage, a dollar amount for each item, and a total amount the purchase order.
Payment or purchase order must be received for your game materials (i.e. game pieces and mats) to ship.
Payment or purchase order must be received by the date of the contest, or your team(s) will not be able to participate.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing via email to [email protected] no later than five days before the contest. Cancellations received by the deadline will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after the deadline, but before the contest, will receive a refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, per team. After the event has taken place, no refunds will be given.
Refund Policy
If you registered with a purchase order, your purchase order will be charged the cancellation fee. Refunds will be processed after the event has taken place.
Changes to Registration
Changes in registration may only be made via email to [email protected]. The email must include the sponsor’s name and a list of items to be changed. A confirmation email will be sent to the registrant once changes are made.
Responsible Party
Regardless of the situation, it is the responsibility of the individual registrant to pay any balance that was not paid for by the employer, including cancellation charges.
Registration Payment
Send registration payments and :
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 512 476 8574
Mailing Address:
TCEA Registration
P.O. Box 18507
Austin, Texas 78760
Physical Address (for overnight payments)
TCEA Registration
3100 Alvin Devane
Building B
Austin, Texas 78741
