Welcome to the Kalahari Classic

VIQRC E.S. - Jan. 18-19, 2027

VIQRC M.S. - Jan. 18-19, 2027

VRC M.S. & OPEN - Jan. 20-21, 2027

VRC H.S. - Jan. 22-23, 2027

THe Kalahari Classic is PRESENTED BY: CIRBA SOLUTIONS

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Volunteers help make this event run smoothly. Volunteers play a critical role in every process, from registration to scoring. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, discounts on rooms & free lunch.

Click the button to sign up as a volunteer.

Kalahari Classic 2020 at a glance

We Need Your Support!

Support the Kalahari Classic, a VEX Signature Event!

Approximately 1000 of the best STEM students in a multi-state region will compete to qualify for VEX Worlds, the world's largest international youth robotics event. The Kalahari Classic could not exist without sponsors like you. Help foster America's next generation of STEM leaders and professionals.

Sponsorship Levels:

Main Event Sponsor: $15,000.00

Includes name in the title of the event. Name on all printed material. Name on one competition field. Booth in Exhibitor area. Logo broadcast on tournament software.

Platinum Sponsor: $10,000+

Includes name on all printed material. Name on one competition field. Booth in Exhibitor area. Name on one or more awards. Logo broadcast on tournament software.

Gold Sponsor: $5,000-$9,999

Includes name on one competition field. Booth in Exhibitor area. Name on one or more awards. Logo broadcast on tournament software.

Silver Sponsor: $1,000-$4,999

Includes name on one competition field. Booth in Exhibitor area. Logo broadcast on tournament software.

Bronze Sponsor: $1-$999

Includes name on practice fields. Logo broadcast on tournament software.

Learn More

Follow the link below to find out more about sponsorships and connect with us.

Become a Sponsor

Connect with students and future employees. Exhibit at the Kalahari Classic!

Exhibitor Registration

About the Competition

Event Information

More than 1000 students from high school, middle school, and elementary robotics teams travel from all over the United States to compete in the annual Kalahari Classic VEX Robotics Competition. Tournament winners from Ohio qualify to compete at the VEX state competition, and our top 3 teams in each VEX IQ and VRC division will qualify for VEX Worlds!

Who is it for?

We are excited to host competitions for VRC High School, Middle School, and VEX IQ for Middle School and Elementary. Any team is WELCOME to attend. Spots are limited so make your reservation now! If registration is full, be sure to get on our Waitlist!

Event highlights

Enjoy the best in robotics competitions during the day, and enjoy one of the LARGEST INDOOR WATER PARK in the USA by night!

Photos from Previous Kalahari Classic Events

Contact Us

Email us with any questions

We are excited to see you in January! Please email us with any questions or visit www.events.vex.com