Below are the procedures for new countries to become a part of the WRO. Our basic philosophy is to welcome all interested countries, provided that a qualified and respected organization is ready to fund and organize the national WRO tournament.
There are three ways to qualify for participation in the international WRO event:
"Individual WRO membership country", "WRO Cluster of countries" or "WRO Guest country".
The WRO Advisory Council recommends that a country apply for "Individual WRO membership" In case this is not possible one of the two other options may be used. Please see details on Application deadlines, Requirements, Rights and limitations in the model below:
| Application deadlines | Requirements: | Rights and Limitations: |
Participation as
WRO membership countryMust be approved before June 1st | A National Organizer must guarantee a minimum of 20 teams in year one to be approved. Must be a well-known and reputable institution in the country in question and have growth ambitions. | The National Organizer has the right to use the WRO logo and the WRO games and rules for their country. Team number for the international WRO event is regulated by the “Table of eligibility”. Team number for regional WRO events is decided by regional rules. Teams compete under their country’s name and flag. |
Participation as
WRO Cluster of countriesMust be approved before July 1st. | The Cluster Organizer must organize a cross country competition with minimum of 20 teams. The winning team from the cross country competition should represent the cluster at the international WRO event. The Cluster Organizer must reside in one of the cluster countries, and have an operational partner in each of the other cluster countries. | The Cluster Organizer has the right to use the WRO logo and the WRO games and rules in each country belonging to the cluster. Team number for international WRO event is regulated by the “Table of eligibility”. Team number for regional WRO events is decided by regional rules. Teams compete under their cluster name and possible cluster banner in the WRO event. |
Participation as
WRO Guest countryMust be approved before August 1st. | No specific requirement in year one. Countries, which are not able to establish a robotic competition with minimum 20 teams, may be approved as Guest country and such participate with a maximum of three guest teams. A country may only participate as Guest country for one year. | Guest countries need to organize a proper WRO competition in their country. Team number for the international WRO event is restricted to three teams: One Regular, one Open and one Football. Team number for regional WRO events is decided by regional rules. Guest teams participate under their country’s name and flag, but will not be ranked, and consequently can not win any prizes. |
An official application form may be obtained by request to WRO Secretary General.
A preliminary approval of WRO membership for this year may be given by the WRO Secretary General. A permanent approval may be given by the WRO Advisory Council at the meeting in November. Applicants can expect a reply within two weeks after delivery of application.
Registrant's WRO membership may be terminated if a national WRO tournament is not organized in the respective country or cluster of countries in the year of application.
On behalf of the WRO Advisory Council
Lars Vahl
WRO Secretary General, March 2011
Email: lars.vahl@lego.com
