WRO Regional Open Qualifier — Ontario, California 2026 (Future Innovators — Junior)

Hosted by Build Future Minds Foundation

A valid USEL season pass in Junior Future Innovators is required to register for this event.

A regional qualifier for junior-age teams (ages 11–15) competing in Future Innovators at ONT Field in Ontario, California. Teams present their project and robot to judges, who evaluate innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving skills.

Season Challenge

Event date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: ONT Field — 9375 E. Riverside Drive — Ontario, CA 91761; View on map

Registration opens: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Registration closes: Sunday, August 23, 2026

Registration fee: $200.00; + $6.00 credit card processing fee (3%) at checkout

Availability: Limited spots

Registration for this event is closed.

Before you register

Season pass. Your team holds a valid USEL season pass in Junior Future Innovators. Don't have one? Get one on the USEL storefront.
Age fit. Every team member's age fits this category's range for 2026.
Category selected. Your team is entering Junior Future Innovators — confirm that matches what your team practiced.
Coach contact ready. Your signed-in coach email is what confirmation and event updates go to.

Schedule

Times are subject to minor adjustments based on competition flow.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time	Activity
7:30 AM	Doors Open
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Team Check-In
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Pit Setup / Booth Setup
9:00 AM	Coaches & Team Captains Meeting
9:30 AM	Opening Ceremony
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM	Practice, Calibration, and Booth Setup
11:00 AM	Robot Inspection
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Official Round 1 / Judging Session 1
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Break
1:00 PM	Surprise Rule / Challenge Update Announced
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM	Programming, Practice, and Adjustments
2:00 PM	Final Robot Inspection and Quarantine
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM	Official Round 2 / Finals / Judging Session 2
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM	Scores Finalized and Teams Pack Up
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM	Awards & Closing Ceremony

Questions about this event?

Estevan Anguiano — info@bytewiseholding.com