Build something that moves
Learn how goBILDA and REV parts fit together, and how a mechanism transfers movement
Clague robotics / beginner program
Team in
Training
A place for sixth graders and students new to robotics to learn, experiment, and build a practice robot
See what you can learnFOR SIXTH GRADERS & NEW STUDENTSHANDS-ON LEARNINGPRACTICE ROBOT · NO COMPETITION
What is team in training?
A place to try
your first idea
Team in Training is Clague Robotics’ beginner program Students build and program their own practice robot, learning the basics before joining a competition team
The practice robot does not compete That creates room to try a mechanism, find out what happens, and make changes without the pressure of a match
In seventh grade, students move into 7305 Gearcats or 23606 Cougears Coaches balance the teams by skills in programming, building, driving, and leadership
Your first toolkit
Small steps
Useful skills
Connect hardware and code
Explore wiring and Java, the programming language used to tell a robot what to do
Try, notice, improve
Experiment with ideas and use what happens in a test to decide what to change next
Part of the whole program
Learning that helps everyone
On September 27, 2026, Team in Training helped build the BIOBUZZ practice field with parents Both Clague competition teams use that field
Begin here
Team in Training
Learn the basics Build a practice robot