Get to know us
The Robot Rodeo Signature Event is hosted by DFW Robotics Alliance, a non-profit organization based in Allen, Texas. The organization was founded in 2025 by parents who have a passion for the program after experiencing the positive effects it had on their children. Everyone on the steering committee has hosted many well-regarded local qualifying events, including a Texas Regional Championship.
In addition to an experienced steering committee, the organization has an Advisory Board made up of experienced Event Partners who also serve as Coaches for some of the area’s top programs.
Our mission
Our mission is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and hands‑on experiences they need to succeed in STEM—connecting learning to real‑world impact and viable, future‑ready careers through exciting Robotics competition.
Why Robotics
Students gain hands‑on experience in both hardware and software engineering while developing the professional skills employers value most—communication, teamwork, time management, and accountability. Through competition‑based frameworks that closely mirror real workplace environments, students learn to perform under pressure, collaborate effectively, and deliver results. This experience creates a strong, practical foundation for success in STEM careers and higher education.
Steering Committee
Christy Forte´ - Event Partner
Christy has multiple years of EP experience in regional qualifying events, regional championships and signature events.
Eric Schnurr - Competition Advisor, Division Manager
Eric has several years serving as Head Ref in regional qualifying events, regional championships, signature events and Worlds.
Trish Cook - Judge Advisor
Trish has multiple years serving as Judge and Judge Advisor at local regional qualifying events, regional Championships, signature events and Worlds
Tina Whitfill - Merchandise, Assistant to the EP
Tina has served as volunteer coordinator and multiple other support roles for regional qualifying events, regional championships and signature events.
Patricia Jasina - Fundraising, Higher Education Partnerships
Patricia has multiple years serving in various roles supporting local regional qualifying events, regional championships and signature events.
Shannon Verschage - Treasurer & Website
Shannon has many years serving as the treasurer for multiple non-profit organizations.
Nicole Miksa - Volunteer Coordinator
Nicole has many years serving as Assistant to the Judge Advisor as well as other support roles in multiple regional qualifying events, regional championships and signature events.
Andrea Cazares - Artistic Designer, Activities
Andrea has supported multiple regional qualifying events, regional championships and signature events.
Paul Jasina - Technical Advisor
Paul has served as Technical Advisor for many regional qualifying events, regional championships and signature events.
We all owe our love of robotics to the involvement of our kids on 1082 teams. This is why we are committed to bring all robotics students a quality event!
Who We Are
The Robot Rodeo Signature Event is hosted by DFW Robotics Alliance, a non-profit organization based in Allen, Texas. The organization was founded in 2025 by parents whose students are current or former members of the Lovejoy (team 1082) VEX Robotics program, and who have hosted several well-regarded local qualifying events as well as a Region Championship at Lovejoy High School.
In addition to an experienced planning committee, the organization has an Advisory Board made up of experienced VEX Event Partners who also serve as Coaches for some of the area’s top programs.
Advantages of Robotics
Students learn the basics of both hardware and software engineering, as well as soft skills such as communication, teamwork, time management and accountability. Competition frameworks teach students to operate in situations that closely mimic the workforce, and provide a foundation for students to move into STEM fields for higher education.
About The Competition
The competition at a Signature Event is fierce. Ninety-two teams will compete in eight qualification matches over the course of the two-day event. Then, they are seeded and ranked in preparation for the elimination rounds. There, they compete to become Tournament Champions and qualify for Robotics Education & Competition Foundation’s (RECF) flagship event, the VEX Robotics World Championship.
While teams are competing in matches, they are also being interviewed by judges who have reviewed the teams’ engineering notebooks and will select recipients of coveted judged awards like Excellence, which also qualifies the recipient for Worlds.
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