On December 23rd, the TechBlazers team shined brightly at the Ontario Qualifier! At the Caledon V5RC Push Back Qualifier, Team 16610A, competing in an Ontario qualifier for the first time, stood out among 65 competing teams and claimed two top honors: Excellence Award (Overall Champion) and Tournament Champion Award. With both championships in hand, 16610A has secured their spot at the Provincial Championship. The top team is the top team—they clinched Provincials in one shot!
It’s worth noting that Team 16610A has maintained consistently outstanding performance:
- August: Secured the world’s first Worlds qualification spot at their very first signature event
- December: Won two major championships at their first Ontario qualifier
This is a testament to their strength, and a perfect combination of team stability, engineering capability, and competition execution.
At this competition, TechBlazers wasn’t just about “the top team shining alone”—multiple teams delivered strong performances:
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- 16610G: Judges Award
- 16610B and 16610C: Made it to the Playoffs for the first time
- 16610G: Judges Award
- 16610G & 16610X: Teamed up to reach the quarterfinals; though they narrowly lost to the top team, the process was thrilling and rewarding
- 16610X: Defeated 16610A by a large margin during the qualification rounds, demonstrating the team’s formidable competitiveness
- 16610Z: Lightning-fast scoring with an impressive performance on the field
Competition Overview:
Name: Caledon V5RC Push Back Qualifier
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Competition Type: Open Tournament, providing qualifier points for advancement
- Location: Mayfield Secondary School, 5000 Mayfield Rd, Caledon East, Ontario, Canada
This competition was a VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) qualifier, using the Push Back game rules, aimed at selecting teams through robot competition to advance to higher-level events.
The top team crowned with double championships, and multiple teams achieved breakthroughs! TechBlazers fully demonstrated the team’s collaboration, technical skills, and innovation at this qualifier, accumulating valuable experience for subsequent competitions this season. Looking forward to TechBlazers’ outstanding performances in upcoming competitions and on bigger stages!