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TechBlazers Team 16610A "Snacky Cakes" has become the focus of global VEX Robotics analysis. Mainstream creators are dissecting their innovative sunroof/blocker design, which covers the long goal without entering it, complying with SG10 while countering traditional wing strategies. This shifts competition from speed to mathematical advantage and strategic patience. Analysts call 16610A a reference point—teams worldwide are studying their...
TechBlazers achieved outstanding results at the VEX IQ Ontario Qualifier on December 13th in Toronto. Team 10837C won the Excellence Award for exceptional performance in competition, engineering design, documentation, and teamwork. Team 10837B earned the Innovate Award for creative engineering and technical innovation. The officially sanctioned VIQRC Open Tournament evaluated teams on robot performance, skills challenges, Engineering Notebooks, judge interviews,...
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...
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...
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...
TechBlazers earned a Global Nomination in the NASA Space Apps Challenge, advancing to finals at NASA Headquarters. This achievement showcases the team's innovation, technical skills, and collaboration. Following success in robotics and other competitions, TechBlazers continues to excel with greater opportunities ahead.
This blog announces TechBlazers' official recognition from York Regional Council through a congratulatory letter and Achievement Certificate honoring students' creativity, perseverance, and teamwork, along with mentor dedication and parental support. Key highlights: - Official acknowledgment from York Region Chairman and CEO Eric Jolliffe - Recognition for youth STEM education contribution - Student achievements during 2024-2025 - Four parent-focused program benefits - Campus locations: Richmond Hill,...
Discover Techblazers' extraordinary 2024-2025 season achievements: VEX World Championships Create Award, US Open Championship victories, NASA Space Apps honors, and more.
TechBlazers, together with Silver Owl and Exceed, hosted a VEX Robotics training competition in Canada with nearly 30 teams. Team 16610G won the Middle School Championship, 16610V received the Robot Design Award, 16610B received the Innovate Award, and 16610A continues as world No.1 in High School Skills.
The NASA Space Apps Challenge is a premier 48-hour global hackathon organized by NASA. Participants will use open data and tools provided by NASA to solve real-world challenges facing Earth and space. TechBlazers, one of the few organizations in Canada capable of coaching for this competition, will lead students to participate in this world-class innovation event on October 4-5,...
