Bring your team to Launchpad

We are the shared backend for parent-led robotics teams. You bring the kids and an adult who will show up every week. We cover the costs that make a season possible.

Team application

The team

Team or group name *

Number of students *

Grade of each student *

City / school district *

Seasons competed before

Parent coach

Every team needs one named adult who runs it. This is the part we actually evaluate.

Parent coach name *

Parent coach phone *

Parent coach email *

Hours per week they can commit *

Coach background

Second adult / assistant coach (name and phone)

The coach can commit through the full season, including competition weekends *

The coach will complete the Youth Protection Program screening and background check *

Logistics

Where will the team meet?

Equipment you already have

Meeting days and times that work

Why do you want to join Launchpad? *

Anything we should know? Students with additional needs, language support, scheduling constraints.

How did you hear about us?

You may contact the parent coach about this application *

What we cover

Robotics parts and equipment
Event and competition entrance fees
Travel to and from competitions — bus rental, gas, or IRS standard mileage for a private vehicle
Tools used for robotics — screwdrivers, saws, tape measures, tool boxes
Design and development software for the kids — RobotC, AutoCAD

What we don't cover

Tee shirts and uniforms
Food and snacks
Trophies and awards
Banners, advertising, business cards
Fund-raising expenses
General software such as Office or QuickBooks

The one real requirement is a named parent coach with time. Teams fail for want of an adult with free Tuesday nights, not for want of money.