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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.
TechBlazers Team 10837T excelled at the Ontario VEX IQ Qualifier on November 2nd, placing 3rd in Teamwork, 4th in Skills, and winning the Amaze Award. The team showed strong strategy, collaboration, and technical performance, demonstrating steady growth and commitment to robotics excellence.
At the November 1st, 2025 Ontario VEX Robotics Qualifier, TechBlazers teams excelled. Team 16610V won the Skills Challenge Championship and their 8th Think Award. Newcomer Team 16610G defeated Team V by one point in quarterfinals, earning Runner-Up and the Amaze Award, showcasing TechBlazers' continued robotics excellence.
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 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...
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,...
TechBlazers and Magikid have joined forces for the 2026 AI Robotics International Open and NASA Space Apps Challenge. This collaboration connects Toronto youth with world-class competitions.Building on previous successes, the partnership leverages Magikid's global network of 30+ robotics labs serving 15,000+ families to create opportunities for Canadian students.
This post details TechBlazers' partnership with Richmond Hill's SBEC, showcasing how their funding, training, mentorship, and networking support enhanced our educational programs. Highlights include securing $5000 in Starter Company Plus funding, being featured as a municipal success story, and our students' impressive STEM competition achievements: championships at the U.S. Open Robotics, VEX World awards, NASA Space Apps Challenge nominations, and...
