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How to participate

Your path to MRC Ghana 2027.

Nine simple steps from first curiosity to competition day.
  1. 1

    Explore the competition

    Learn how MRC works and what happens across the two competition days in Accra.

  2. 2

    Choose an eligible sport

    Pick from the seven categories and check that every team member fits the published age bands.

    Explore the categories
  3. 3

    Read the official rules

    Each category links to its official H.E.R.O. rules. The current official rules always take precedence.

    Find official rules
  4. 4

    Form a team

    Most sports need 2–3 members and an adult coach aged 20 or over. Football and Drone Soccer are played in alliances of three teams.

  5. 5

    Prepare your robot or project

    Build, program and test against the size, weight and equipment rules — and practise explaining your design.

    Download information sheets
  6. 6

    Register your team

    Submit your team through the official MRC Ghana 2027 registration application. Registration closes on 15 January 2027.

    Register a team
  7. 7

    Complete organiser checks

    Watch for confirmation emails, programme updates, consent requirements and technical-inspection arrangements.

  8. 8

    Compete at MRC Ghana 2027

    Pass technical inspection, then compete in Accra on 19–20 February 2027.

    Programme & venue
  9. 9

    Follow results and selection

    Results and any international selection process will be published by the organisers. Selection is not automatic.

    International pathway

Presenting MRC Ghana to your school or club?

Download the Call to Participate slides: the sports, the benefits, the route to Crete and how to register.

Download slides (PDF)

Age-based eligibility

Eligibility is based on age, not school class. Each category lists its published age bands; team members must be at least 10 years old in the sports with published rules.

International selection is not automatic

Progression to the MRC Global Olympiad 2027 depends on official eligibility, national selection arrangements, rule compliance and any confirmed international places. It does not include flights, accommodation, fees or sponsorship unless separately confirmed. Learn more.