Roswell Robo Squad Robotics Winter Robot Rally

Welcome to the Roswell Robo Squad Robotics Winter Robot Rally!

Saturday, December 12, 2026 | Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics is excited to welcome students, coaches, families, and robotics teams to our Winter Robot Rally for the 2026–2027 robotics competition season!

Hosted by Roswell Robo Squad Robotics, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this event is designed to bring students together for a day of innovation, engineering, programming, teamwork, and friendly competition.

We are especially excited to invite Mescalero Apache Schools, along with other eligible schools and robotics organizations throughout New Mexico and surrounding communities.

Event Information

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Host: Roswell Robo Squad Robotics

Location: Roswell Mall, Space 4, near JCPenney
4501 North Main Street
Roswell, NM 88201

Season: 2026–2027

Registration Fee: FREE — $0 per team

Team Capacity: 25 teams

Event Director: Michael Winkler, Executive Director, Founder, and Head Coach

What to Expect

Participating teams will have an opportunity to:

• Compete against other robotics teams in an exciting and supportive environment.

• Demonstrate their engineering, programming, and robot-driving skills.

• Practice teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem-solving.

• Meet students and coaches from other schools and communities.

• Celebrate achievements, creativity, innovation, and good sportsmanship.

• Participate in an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding accomplishments.

Our goal is to create a welcoming competition where students of all experience levels feel encouraged, supported, and inspired.

Team Registration

Registration is completely FREE!

We encourage eligible teams to register early, as participation is limited to 25 teams.

Teams must meet the eligibility and registration requirements for the selected 2026–2027 robotics competition program.

We welcome Mescalero Apache Schools and other eligible robotics teams from across New Mexico and neighboring communities.

Robot Inspections and Competition Rules

All participating robots must meet the official requirements for the selected 2026–2027 competition program.

Teams should arrive with their robots assembled, programmed, and ready for inspection.

Robots must pass the required inspection before participating in official competition matches.

Coaches and students are encouraged to review the applicable game manual, inspection requirements, and competition rules before arriving.

Judging and Awards

If judging is offered, participating teams may have opportunities to discuss their robot designs, engineering processes, programming, and teamwork with event judges.

Awards will be presented according to the event's approved award selections and applicable competition guidelines.

All teams are encouraged to demonstrate professionalism, respect, cooperation, and good sportsmanship throughout the event.

Parents, Families, and Spectators

Parents, guardians, family members, school representatives, and community supporters are welcome to attend and encourage participating students.

We ask everyone to respect the competition areas, follow event staff instructions, and support all teams in a positive and encouraging manner.

About Roswell Robo Squad Robotics

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) STEM education organization serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Our mission is to make robotics, engineering, technology, and hands-on STEM education accessible to students regardless of their background or financial circumstances.

Through robotics competitions, educational workshops, engineering projects, mentorship, and community outreach, we help students develop skills that prepare them for future educational and career opportunities.

We believe that every student deserves an opportunity to discover their potential and build their future through STEM.

Questions or Assistance?

Michael Winkler
Executive Director, Founder, and Head Coach
Roswell Robo Squad Robotics

Phone: (505) 433-0815
Email: roswellrobosquad@gmail.com
Website: https://www.roswell-robosqaud.online/

We look forward to welcoming Mescalero Apache Schools and all participating robotics teams to Roswell on December 12, 2026!

Let's build, compete, innovate, and inspire the next generation of engineers and leaders!

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics Winter Robot Rally

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Location: Roswell Mall, 4501 North Main Street, Space 4, near JCPenney, Roswell, NM 88201

Registration: FREE for all eligible teams

Morning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Event Staff and Volunteer Setup

Competition fields, registration tables, inspection areas, and equipment are prepared.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Doors Open, Team Check-In and Robot Inspections

Teams arrive, unload equipment, check in, and complete robot inspections. Practice fields may be available.

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Opening Ceremony

Welcome from Event Director Michael Winkler, introduction of participating schools, safety announcements, and recognition of volunteers.

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Driver and Coach Meeting

Review competition rules, match schedules, and event procedures.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Qualification Matches

Official qualification matches begin.

Afternoon

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break

Teams, coaches, volunteers, and families take a scheduled break.

1:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Qualification Matches Continue

Teams compete in their remaining scheduled matches.

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Finals Preparation

Officials finalize results and prepare for the applicable finals format.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Finals Matches

Final competition rounds take place according to the official program rules.

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Awards and Closing Ceremony

Recognition of participating teams, presentation of approved awards, and closing remarks.

5:30 PM | Event Concludes

Important Notes

• All times are Mountain Standard Time.

• Teams should arrive by 10:00 AM to allow sufficient time for check-in and inspections.

• Robots must pass inspection before competing.

• The schedule is tentative and subject to adjustment based on the number of participating teams and official competition requirements.

• Parents and families are welcome to attend.

Event Director: Michael Winkler
Phone: (505) 433-0815
Email: roswellrobosquad@gmail.com

Judging Format and Team Interviews

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics Winter Robot Rally
Saturday, December 12, 2026

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics is excited to provide participating teams with an opportunity to demonstrate their engineering knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

In-Person Team Interviews

If judging is offered for this event, interviews will be conducted in person by event judges in accordance with the official 2026–2027 competition judging guidelines.

During interviews, students may be asked to explain:

• How they designed and built their robot.

• Their robot's mechanisms and programming.

• Challenges they encountered and how they solved them.

• How team members worked together.

• Improvements made during the design and testing process.

• What they learned throughout the robotics season.

Students are encouraged to participate actively and explain their work in their own words.

Engineering Notebooks

Teams should prepare their engineering notebooks according to the official requirements of their competition program.

If physical notebooks are selected for this event, teams should bring their notebooks to the tournament and follow the event staff's submission instructions.

If digital notebook submission is selected, teams must follow the official online submission procedures and deadlines.

Engineering notebooks may include design sketches, programming notes, testing results, improvements, and documentation of the team's engineering process.

What Teams Should Bring

• Their competition robot, ready for inspection.

• Their engineering notebook, if applicable.

• Any permitted materials needed to explain their engineering process.

• Their team number and registration information.

• A positive attitude and readiness to discuss their work.

Judging and Awards

Judges will evaluate eligible teams using the applicable official judging criteria.

Award eligibility may depend on the team's interview, engineering notebook, and other program-specific requirements.

All teams are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, respect, professionalism, and teamwork.

Important Information

Judging times and procedures will be communicated to participating teams during event check-in.

The final judging process will follow the selected program's official requirements and the judging type listed on this event's registration page.

Event Director: Michael Winkler
Roswell Robo Squad Robotics
Phone: (505) 433-0815
Email: roswellrobosquad@gmail.com

Travel and Parking Information

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics Winter Robot Rally

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Location:
Roswell Mall
4501 North Main Street
Space 4, near JCPenney
Roswell, NM 88201

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics is excited to welcome Mescalero Apache Schools and other participating robotics teams to Roswell, New Mexico!

Our robotics office is located inside Roswell Mall in Space 4, near JCPenney.

Arrival Instructions:

Participating teams should enter Roswell Mall and proceed toward the JCPenney area to locate the Roswell Robo Squad Robotics office in Space 4.

Parking is available in the mall parking areas. Please follow posted parking signs and any event-specific instructions provided by organizers.

Teams are encouraged to arrive early for check-in, robot inspections, and event preparations.

For questions or assistance, please contact:

Michael Winkler
Executive Director, Founder, and Head Coach
Roswell Robo Squad Robotics

Email: roswellrobosquad@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming all participating schools and robotics teams!  

Emergency Information and Safety Procedures

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics Winter Robot Rally
Saturday, December 12, 2026

Event Location:
Roswell Mall, Space 4, near JCPenney
4501 North Main Street
Roswell, NM 88201

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services: Call 911

Event Director: Michael Winkler
Executive Director, Founder, and Head Coach
Phone: (505) 433-0815
Email: roswellrobosquad@gmail.com

In the event of an emergency, immediately notify the Event Director, an event staff member, or mall security personnel.

For any life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Medical Emergencies and First Aid

Participants should immediately report injuries, illnesses, or medical concerns to event staff.

For minor injuries, event staff will help participants locate available first-aid assistance.

For serious injuries or medical emergencies, emergency medical services will be contacted through 911.

Coaches, parents, and authorized chaperones are responsible for supervising their students and providing any necessary individual medical information or medication support.

The availability of on-site medical personnel or first-aid resources will be communicated before the event.

Severe Weather Procedures

December weather in New Mexico may include freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and hazardous road conditions.

Event organizers will monitor weather forecasts and official emergency alerts leading up to and during the tournament.

If severe weather threatens participant safety:

• Event officials may delay, suspend, postpone, or cancel competition activities.

• Participants must follow instructions from event staff and mall management.

• During a severe weather warning, participants will be directed to designated indoor shelter areas away from exterior windows and glass doors.

• Teams should not leave the venue during dangerous conditions unless instructed to evacuate.

• Registered teams will be notified of significant schedule changes or cancellations as soon as reasonably possible.

Traveling teams are encouraged to monitor road and weather conditions before departure and prioritize student safety.

Fire and Building Evacuation

If a fire alarm sounds or an evacuation is ordered:

1. Stop all competition activities immediately.

2. Follow event staff and mall management instructions.

3. Use designated emergency exits.

4. Do not use elevators during a fire evacuation.

5. Coaches and chaperones must account for their students at the designated assembly location.

6. Do not reenter the building until authorized by emergency personnel.

Student Safety and Supervision

All students must remain under the supervision of their coaches, parents, or authorized chaperones.

Participants must follow competition safety rules, respect restricted areas, and keep walkways and emergency exits clear.

Unsafe conditions should be reported immediately to event staff.

Emergency Communication

In the event of an emergency, the Event Director will coordinate with mall management, emergency responders, and participating team representatives as appropriate.

Important event updates will be communicated to registered teams using their provided contact information.

Student safety is our highest priority. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in maintaining a safe and welcoming robotics competition.

Roswell Robo Squad Robotics

Event Director: Michael Winkler
Executive Director, Founder, and Head Coach

Phone: (505) 433-0815
Email: roswellrobosquad@gmail.com
Website: https://www.roswell-robosqaud.online/

Event Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026

Location: Roswell Mall, Space 4, near JCPenney
4501 North Main Street
Roswell, NM 88201

For questions regarding team registration, competition schedules, eligibility, robot inspections, or event information, please contact Michael Winkler by phone or email.

We look forward to welcoming Mescalero Apache Schools and other participating robotics teams to our event!