Official competition category

MRC Soccer

Robot teams combine movement, ball control and match strategy on the playing field.

1 divisionH.E.R.O. rules source

Age categories

Who can compete

MRC age bands are shown below. The official sport page determines which bands and divisions are available for this category.

Kids10–12 yearsElementary school

Teens12+–15 yearsMiddle school

Senior15+–18 yearsHigh school

Adults18+ yearsOpen adult category

Competition format

Age-group and division availability must be confirmed against the current official sport page.

Zero tolerance and common sense

If you are not sure whether something is allowed, then it is probably not allowed.
Rules are interpreted through common sense, the spirit of the sport and the safety of every participant.
Deliberate misinterpretation or exploitation of gray areas for unfair advantage may lead to disqualification.

Robot teams combine movement, ball control and match strategy on the playing field.
Performance is judged using the sport-specific scoring and completion requirements published by H.E.R.O.

Participation is team-based. Team size, Technician access and coach requirements must follow the current official category rules.
Teams are responsible for understanding their robot, code and permitted competition procedure.

Robot platform, dimensions, weight, control method, sensors and permitted materials vary by category.
The latest H.E.R.O. category page is the authority for technical limits and division eligibility.

Robot Athletes must pass the category’s technical and safety inspection before competing.
Judges may re-inspect a robot and reject or disqualify equipment that does not satisfy the published specifications.

Arena design, preparation time, attempts, scoring and end-of-round conditions are specific to this sport.
Teams should prepare from the official specifications and check the H.E.R.O. source frequently for seasonal updates.

Unsafe construction, unfair assistance, deliberate rule exploitation and inappropriate conduct are not tolerated.
Only actions and equipment explicitly permitted by the current sport rules should be used.

Placements and tie-break procedures follow the official scoring rules for this sport.
Where age groups or divisions are offered, competitors are ranked separately according to the published category structure.