SPHERO GLOBAL COMPETITION
The Sphero Global Challenge is the ultimate STEM competition and an opportunity for students to go deeper with computational thinking, engineering, and programming skills. Students will compete in groups of 5. Teams of all abilities are encouraged to work together to identify problems and develop solutions centered around the year's theme (Sphero Goes Incognito). Through this challenge, students will work to accomplish their goals in Regional and State Final competitions and ultimately a World Championship in Spring 2024!
SPHERO GOES INCOGNITO
Calling all spies! Gather your fellow spies, grab your spy gear, and report immediately to Sphero HQ for season four of the Sphero Global Challenge.
The Events will challenge undercover agents of all ability levels to work together to solve five fun and fresh Mission Objectives.
Only the best teams will successfully program their robots to:
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Decode encrypted message using problem solving and creative thinking skills.
- Build a secret path to carry a message using computational skills.
- Create and engineer structures as part of their missions.
TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE
You must purchase a registration ($100/team) through the Sphero website to receive all mission briefs and coaching guides as well as to compete in the Regional, State and World Championships.
Upon your registration, you will receive a google form where you will indicate your in person attendance. You must also fill out the State Registration form, available below.
EVENT
IMPORTANT DATES
DATE
LOCATION
COACHES KICKOFF
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
ONLINE
REGIONAL INVITATIONAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE
OCTOBER 19, 2023
CLOSED
IN-PERSON REGIONAL INVITATIONALS
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
MCKINNEY, TX (FAUBION MIDDLE SCHOOL)
HOUSTON, TX (RICHMOND ROSENBERG BOYS & GIRLS CLUB)
STATE TOURNAMENT
Our State Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at UNT Dallas. Students will perform the mission objectives required of their division and event. Teams that place in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in their division will automatically move to the Sphero World Championship.
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WANT TO HOST A COMPETITION IN YOUR AREA?
We are now taking applications for Season 5!
Independent organizations can host SGC competitions under the banner of STEM It Up Sports!
Prospective hosts can apply to be a host for a in person competition. Upon approval, hosts will receive access to coaching help, templates, and materials to organize the competition.
SPONSOR A SGC TEAM
Want to help out our teams at State? We are looking for sponsors to help our teams competing in the Regional and State Tournaments attend by covering their entry fees.
Sponsors will get a spotlight on our social media and a special communication from the teams they help out!
