UTG Academy fields a competitive team in the 2025 to 2026 global challenge, Mix & Match, within the VEX IQ Robotics Competition. Students work side by side to design, build, and program robots that stack, connect, and score game elements on the official competition field. Every student takes on meaningful responsibilities that contribute to team success.

Families should expect regular tournament attendance on a roughly monthly schedule, with travel to local and regional venues throughout the season. Events include teamwork matches and skills challenges, with strong teams progressing toward provincial championships and the VEX Robotics World Championship.

What students learn:
Mechanical engineering for building efficient, competition-ready robots
Coding in VEXcode Blocks and Python for autonomous routines and match control
Using sensors for precision driving, alignment, and scoring
Teamwork, leadership, and game strategy in a competitive environment

How we coach:
• Student-centered mentoring where the coach guides with questions rather than giving answers
• Clear team roles that rotate and develop skills over time, including drivers, programmers, designers, and scouts
• Emphasis on testing, iteration, documentation, and professional conduct at events

Team goals:
• Develop a robot that excels in teamwork matches and autonomous skills runs
• Train as a coordinated unit with defined roles and practice plans
• Build resilience, adaptability, and confidence through real competition pressure

UTG is a premium robotics program focused on developing young engineering talent while preparing students to compete in VEX Robotics tournaments. UTG Academy has produced World Robotics Champions who continued into post-secondary pathways and VEX U (VEX University) competition.

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