Ventspils robotikas čempionāts 2026 / Ventspils Robotics Championship 2026, 21.03.2026
Ventspils Robotics Championship 2026
March 21, 2026 · Ventspils University of Applied Sciences · Free entry
existing users
new users Robot Registration Deadline March 18, 23:59
Please register in advance so we can plan the competition schedule and timing more accurately.
Schedule
- Arrival: from 09:00
- On-site registration: 09:00–10:30
- Competition: 11:00–17:00
The exact age group breakdown for each discipline will be announced on competition day.
A preparation zone will be available for participants.
A preparation zone will be available for participants.
Competition Disciplines
LEGO Categories
- Lego Sumo (up to 12 years inclusive)
- Lego Sumo (13 to 18 years)
- Lego Sumo PRO
- Lego Line Following
- Lego Folkrace
- Lego Freestyle
- Lego Dragrace
Sumo and Freestyle
- iRobot Sumo
- Freestyle
- MiniSumo
- MiniSumo PRO
Custom Build Disciplines
- Custom build line following
- Custom build line following PRO
- Custom build folkrace
- Custom build folkrace PRO
- Line following dragrace (no turbine)
Robot Battles
- Robot Battle 454 g
- Robot Battle 907 g (beginners)
Important: Turbines are prohibited in line following disciplines.
Participation Conditions
- Participation is free of charge.
- There are no restrictions on the number of registered robots, team members, or participant age — except where a discipline's rules define age or skill groups.
- If a participant registers a robot in the PRO category, they may not register a robot in student/amateur/beginner groups.
- In certain disciplines (LEGO Sumo, LEGO Freestyle, Freestyle, Mini Sumo), a participant may register only one robot per discipline. See discipline rules for details.
Attention — LEGO Discipline Participants
- An operator may be registered for only one robot in a single LEGO Sumo discipline.
- A LEGO Sumo robot receives a loss if a part (> 5 g) detaches during a match and falls outside the ring; if the part remains on the ring, no loss is awarded.
- It is prohibited to reverse a tyre (inside out) and/or place it on top of another tyre already mounted on the wheel.
- During a LEGO Sumo match (best of 2 wins), replacing or adding parts is prohibited; exception — a broken part must be replaced with an identical one.
- If a LEGO Sumo robot does not move within 10 seconds of the referee's start signal, the robot is awarded a loss.
Robot size limits:
LEGO Sumo students up to 12 yrs. — up to 20 × 20 × 30 cm
LEGO Sumo students 13+ yrs. and PRO — up to 15 × 15 × 20 cm
The robot may expand in size after the start — by no more than 10 cm from its initial dimensions.
LEGO Sumo students up to 12 yrs. — up to 20 × 20 × 30 cm
LEGO Sumo students 13+ yrs. and PRO — up to 15 × 15 × 20 cm
The robot may expand in size after the start — by no more than 10 cm from its initial dimensions.
In both LEGO Sumo student age groups, only official, licensed, and unmodified LEGO parts are permitted (NXT 2.0, EV3, Spike or Invertor): LEGO parts list. In the LEGO Sumo PRO group, parts must be official and licensed LEGO parts and must not be modified (cut, glued, sanded, etc.).
Safety
- Robots must be kept in a safe state outside the arena.
- In Robot Battle disciplines, participants must follow the organizers' designated safety zones and instructions.
- MiniSumo and iRobot Sumo participants must bring gloves, and while the robot is not competing in the ring, safe blade covers must be in place.
- Organizers reserve the right to disqualify a robot if it does not meet safety requirements or poses a risk to others.
Photos & Video
Photography and filming will take place during the event. By registering and participating, participants consent to being photographed and filmed.