On December 2nd, the TechBlazers Richmond Hill campus successfully hosted a VEX IQ Midseason Scrimmage (Friendship Event). This Scrimmage invited two RHMS teams (90567A and 90567B), the TechBlazers competition teams (10837 series), and 1–2 local community teams to create a highly competitive environment closely simulating an official event, providing excellent preparation for the upcoming season.
The event was organized by the TechBlazers Events Team, with the Scrimmage fully covering all key aspects of an official VEX IQ competition.
Event Highlights
The Scrimmage was intense and full of highlights, showcasing the true skill levels of each team in midseason form.
- An Almost Upset!
The #4 seed alliance (10837A & 10837C) performed strongly and came close to defeating the #1 seed alliance 10837T & 10837R, ultimately losing by a razor-thin margin of just 4 points. This thrilling match became one of the most exciting moments of the day and drew the attention of everyone present.
- Thrilling Battle for Third Place
The alliance of RHMS team 90567B and Silver Owl team 31500A narrowly defeated 10837B & 10837D by just 2 points, securing the third-place position.
These high-intensity matches with minimal score differences gave students an invaluable opportunity to experience real-time strategy adjustments, teamwork execution, and driver decision-making under competitive pressure—a true midseason test.
Award Winners of the Scrimmage
🏆 Teamwork Champions: 10837T & 10837R
✨ Amaze Award: 10837A
🤝 Sportsmanship Award: 90567B
⚡ Energy Award: 31500A
🧠 Think Award: 10837C
Teamwork 2nd Place: 10837A & 10837C
Teamwork 3rd Place: 90567B & 31500A
Congratulations to all award-winning teams, and thank you to every team who participated and gave their best!
Why Scrimmages Are So Important
As TechBlazers Events Coach Alessandro Cunsolo stated, “Scrimmages are a critical step in developing high-level competition teams.”
They allow students to experience strategy execution, technical performance, and teamwork processes in a low-risk environment while going through the full competition workflow—from check-in and rules review to official match play.
Real competition helps teams immediately identify issues and adjust strategies, while collaboration with different teammates enhances communication and soft skills.
Additionally, interaction with community teams sparks inspiration and innovation, promoting the overall growth of the Richmond Hill VEX IQ community.
We sincerely thank every student, coach, parent, and volunteer who participated. Your dedication and support make it possible to build such a vibrant and enthusiastic robotics competition community.
This friendship event not only provided teams with invaluable practical experience but also laid a solid foundation for the upcoming official season. TechBlazers will continue to provide students with high-quality training and competition support, helping them challenge themselves, push their limits, and achieve even greater success on future competition stages!