Recently, through the rigorous review of the REC Foundation (Robotics Education & Competition Foundation), TechBlazers has officially received the VEX Official Partner certificate.
This is not only recognition of TechBlazers’ organizational capabilities and professional standards, but also reflects our unwavering commitment to promoting STEM education and robotics culture. This marks TechBlazers’ official entry into a new stage of international event organization, providing more young people with opportunities to reach the global stage!
Congratulations are also in order as TechBlazers’ Tony has successfully completed the 2025/2026 VIQRC/V5RC Event Partner Certification Course and received the official certificate issued by the REC Foundation.
This means the TechBlazers team has more comprehensive event management and technical standards to provide participating teams with a world-class competition experience!
We will organize certified competitions that comply with official rules and provide qualification advancement pathways according to international event standards.
Event Introduction
TechBlazers & Silver Owl Robotics Qualifying Tournament
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Time: Late January 2026 (exact date to be determined)
Organizers: TechBlazers & Silver Owl Robotics
Event Type: VEX IQ Challenge & VEX V5 Competition Qualifying Tournament
Participants: Open to all grades
Judging Format: Remote Engineering Notebook + On-site Interview
This qualifying tournament will bring together outstanding VEX teams from across Ontario! Participating teams will have the opportunity to advance to the Ontario Provincial Championship and showcase their comprehensive abilities in design, strategy, programming, and teamwork.
This competition is not only a test of skills, but also a comprehensive examination of innovative spirit, engineering thinking, and team collaboration!
🕒 Event Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Team Check-in & Pit Area Setup |
| 8:30 AM | Robot Inspection Begins |
| 9:30 AM | Opening Ceremony & Drivers Meeting |
| 10:00 AM | Qualification Matches Begin |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:15 PM | Qualification Matches Resume |
| 3:45 PM | Skills Challenge Ends |
| 4:00 PM | Alliance Selection |
| 4:30 PM | Elimination Rounds |
| 6:00 PM | Awards Ceremony & Closing |
| 6:30 PM | Event Ends |
*The specific schedule may be adjusted slightly based on event registration and venue conditions. Final details will be subject to official notification.
Awards
This competition will present the following official awards (may be adjusted based on the number of participants):
- Excellence Award
- Tournament Champions
- Tournament Finalists
- Design Award
- Judges Award
These awards represent the highest honors in VEX competitions and are also important pathways to advancing to higher-level competitions!
*Contact customer service for more event information
TechBlazers is committed to cultivating young people’s innovation and engineering capabilities, teamwork and communication skills, and scientific exploration and practical spirit through robotics education.
In the future, TechBlazers will continue to promote more high-quality competitions and educational activities, building bridges for students to reach the international stage.