Category: Success Stories

TechBlazers Double Teams Make a Splash at Toronto VEX Robotics Qualifier!

On November 22, 2025, TechBlazers teams 16610V and 16610Z won the Overall Championship at the Toronto VEX V5RC Push Back Qualifier at Woburn Collegiate Institute. Team 16610V earned three awards: Overall Championship, Teamwork Award, and Skills Challenge Champion. Their performance showcased excellence in robot design, programming, strategy, and collaboration. This key VEX V5 competition brought together top high school...

TechBlazers High School Teams Celebrate Outstanding Results at Cleveland Signature Event!

On November 15, 2025, TechBlazers teams 16610A, 16610V, and 16610Z competed at the LAUNCH at EATON V5 Robotics Competition Signature Event in Cleveland, Ohio. Teams 16610A and 16610V reached the semifinals as 5th and 6th seeds. Team 16610A won both the Skills Championship and Amaze Award, demonstrating excellence in robot design, engineering, autonomous programming, and performance. This success highlights...

Rising from Adversity — A Stunning Comeback at the Tennessee Qualifier

TechBlazers' middle school team 16610G impressed at Tennessee's Smoky Mountain Forge Signature Event on November 12-13. Rising from second-to-last place to the semifinals, they showed remarkable resilience and strategic thinking. The team won the Judges Award for their culture, communication, and innovation, and placed 3rd in the Skills Challenge, demonstrating strong robot control and programming fundamentals. This success highlights...

Ontario VEX IQ Second Qualifier—TechBlazers Takes Home 4 of 6 Awards!

On November 9th, 2025, TechBlazers teams 10837T and 10837R excelled at the VEX IQ qualifier at Bayview Glen, winning 4 of 6 awards: Tournament Champion, Teamwork Champion, Robot Skills Champion, and Design Award. Teams independently resolved mechanical issues without coach guidance. Despite "double stack errors" during matches, the team adapted quickly and won by 3 points. This victory demonstrated their...

Double Champions Crowned, Triumphant Return! — 16610G and 16610X Win Dual Championships at VEX US Regional

On November 8, 2025, TechBlazers teams 16610G and 16610X won double championships at the VEX Robotics Competition at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan—16610G claimed Tournament Champion and 16610X won Skills Champion. The competition, part of the 2025-26 "Push Back" series, featured blended middle and high school teams. A highlight was the teams' successful "double park" maneuver, where two robots simultaneously...

Major News | TechBlazers Officially Becomes VEX Official Partner! Two High-Level Competitions Coming Soon

TechBlazers is now a VEX Official Partner, certified by the REC Foundation, organizing certified competitions with qualification pathways to higher-level tournaments. We're hosting the TechBlazers & Silver Owl Robotics Qualifying Tournament in Richmond Hill, Ontario in late January 2026. Open to all grades with VEX IQ Challenge and V5 Competition categories. Teams compete for Excellence Award, Tournament Champions, Design Award,...

TechBlazers VEX Teams Invited to Richmond Hill City Hall, Mayor Personally Presents Awards and Recognition

TechBlazers VEX teams 16610A and 16610B visited Richmond Hill City Hall, where Mayor David West recognized their robotics competition achievements. The students excelled in STEM innovation, technical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving, receiving certificates of honor. TechBlazers also received recognition for its robotics education role. Mayor West engaged warmly with the team, listening to their experiences and praising their perseverance. The...