Our Core Values:

• Curiosity over Perfection
• Teamwork over Ego
• Respect over Rivalry

What We Expect from Every Spark:

• Come Prepared & On Time

  • Show up on time and stay until the end—your team depends on you.
  • Respect everyone’s time by arriving ready to work and helping the team stay on track.

• Student-Centered Policy

  • In keeping with VEX Robotics/RECF student-centered approach, all design, building, programming, documentation, and problem-solving must be performed by the students.
  • Student Ownership: All ideas, solutions, and outcomes must come from student effort and creativity.
  • This policy ensures a fair competition experience and aligns with official VEX expectations.

• Be Respectful

  • Speak and act with kindness—toward coaches, teammates, volunteers, and even competitors.
  • Listen actively and communicate thoughtfully—your voice matters, and so do others’.

• Leave It Better Than You Found It

  • Clean up your build area, room, and practice field before you leave.
  • Keep your tools, robot, and workspace organized so everyone can succeed.

• Be a Team Player

  • Collaboration is core to robotics. Support each other, share responsibilities, and celebrate wins together.
  • Give credit where it’s due. No one builds a bot alone.

• Be Accountable

  • Own your words, your work, and your attitude.

• Be Inclusive

  • We rise by lifting others. All backgrounds, identities, and ideas are welcome.
  • Make space for quieter voices and be open to diverse perspectives.

• Be Safe

  • Follow safety protocols with tools, robots, and devices.
  • If something feels unsafe, say something.

• Embrace the Grind

  • Struggles, fails, and retries are part of the game. Don’t quit when it’s hard—spark when it’s tough.

• Represent with Pride

  • Whether in a build room, at a competition, or online—you represent The Mind Spark.
  • Lead with integrity, win with humility, and lose with dignity.

⚠️ Violations May Result In:

A conversation with coaches, temporary loss of privileges (like build time) and in serious cases, removal from the team.