Silver Owl Robotics

  • 50 East Wilmot St Unit 103, Richmond Hill
844-635-2378
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VEX V5 ROBOTICS COMPETITION · SEASON: OVERRIDE

The flagship
VRC program.

Twelve weeks of training. A full competitive season. Two tracks — beginner and select — built so you can join with zero experience or hit the ground running as a returning competitor.

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◆ PROGRAM SPECv.26/27
Age rangeGrades 6–12
Team size4–10 members
HardwareVEX V5 platform
ProgrammingC/C++ via PROS or VEXcode
FormatDriver control + autonomous
VEX competition pit
◆ TEAM 3150Z · WING IT
◆ 01 / WHAT IS VRC?

STEM brought to life through competition.

Students join a team, design and build a robot from VEX V5 hardware, code its autonomous routines, and compete in 2-on-2 alliance matches against teams from across Canada and the world.

Each season has a new game with new rules. Strategy matters as much as build quality. Coding rivals mechanical design. Notebook documentation earns its own awards. It’s engineering school — but it’s also a sport.

Match length
2 minutes
Autonomous phase
15 seconds
Alliance format
2v2
Awards path
14+ categories
◆ NEW · 2026–27 GAME

Meet Override.

VEX revealed Override on April 10, 2026 — the official game for the 2026–27 V5 Robotics Competition season. Watch the reveal to see the field, the scoring objects, and the strategic possibilities our teams will be designing for all year.

Source: VEX Robotics official game reveal (YouTube).

◆ 02 / TWO TRACKS

Whether you’re new — or already a veteran.

Silver Owl has a clear path for every level of competitor. Both tracks share the same coaches, the same lab, and the same uncompromising standards.

◆ BEGINNER FRIENDLY

Training Program

For absolute beginners

Our 12-week structured curriculum brings you from zero to first robot. After completion, you’re placed on a learning team to compete alongside teammates at the same level.

  • 12 weeks · 3 hours per class
  • 1-hour lesson + 2-hour build period
  • Coach-guided activities every session
  • Promotes into Select track on merit
◆ EXPERIENCED TRACK

Select Program

For returning competitors

Already done a VRC season? Skip the curriculum. Get placed on an experienced team and start practicing the FIRST DAY of the new season — gaining a competitive edge from week one.

  • Day-one competitive practice
  • Coaches available 5+ days/week
  • Skill assessment for non-alumni
  • Direct path to Worlds qualification
◆ 03 / TEAM ROLES

Every team. Six engineers. Six specialties.

VRC isn’t a one-person sport. Teams find success when each role is owned by someone who loves it.

◆01

Team Captain

Leads the team. Runs meetings, sets the schedule, coordinates across builders, coders, and drivers.

◇02

Builder

Designs and constructs the robot. Iterates on mechanisms — intakes, lifts, drivetrains, scoring systems.

◈03

Programmer

Writes the C++ for autonomous routes, driver-control logic, and programming skills runs.

◉04

Driver

Operates the robot in competition. Practices regularly to improve control, speed, and pressure handling.

◊05

Co-Driver

Supports the driver during matches with real-time strategy calls and field awareness.

◎06

Notebook Lead

Documents the entire design process — ideas, prototypes, testing, results. Goes for the Excellence Award.

◆ 04 / SEASON TIMELINE

A year inside the lab.

AUG

Season opens

Game release. Training cohort starts week 1. Select teams begin practice immediately.

SEP

Curriculum + early builds

Beginners progress through 12-week program. Veteran teams ship v1 of their robot.

NOV

First regionals

Early-season tournaments. Real match data. First iteration cycles begin.

DEC

Mid-season grind

Robot v2. Auton refinement. Notebook submission cycles for awards.

FEB

Provincials & qualifiers

Ontario Provincials. Worlds qualification spots on the line.

APR

Worlds

VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas. Off-season debrief and roster planning.

◆ 05 / ACHIEVEMENTS

Trophies aren’t the goal — they’re the proof.

A snapshot of Silver Owl VRC banners from the past three seasons.

2026

Provincial Champions

Ontario VRC Provincials · Push Back

2025

Provincial Champions

Ontario VRC Provincials · High Stakes

2024

Worlds Division Champions

VEX Worlds · Dallas, TX

2024

Provincial Champions

Ontario VRC Provincials · Over Under

2024

Signature Event Champions

Sunshine Showdown, FL

2024

Excellence Award

Multiple regionals

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◆ 06 / PRICING & ENROLLMENT

Three ways to join.

Pricing varies by season and program. Book a call and we’ll walk you through the right path.

Trial

Try before you join

Free

One free session in the lab. Meet the coaches, see a team in action, decide if it fits.

  • One 3-hour session
  • Meet a real team
  • Coach Q&A
  • Tour the facility
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Training

For new members · Grades 6–12

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for current pricing

Our 12-week beginner curriculum + full-season team placement.

  • 12-week training program
  • 3 hrs/week of structured class
  • Team placement after training
  • Full coaching access
  • Tournament registration
Enroll in Training

Select

For returning competitors

Contact
application required

Skip training. Get placed on a competitive team day one of the season.

  • No training requirement
  • Day-one practice
  • Coach access 5+ days/week
  • Signature event opportunities
  • Skill assessment included
Apply to Select
◆ 07 / FAQ

Common questions.

Anything not covered here? Book a call — we’ll walk you through it.

Not at all. Our 12-week Training Program is designed specifically for absolute beginners. Most of our champions started knowing nothing about robotics.

Training is 3 hours per week (1-hour lesson + 2-hour build). Select team members typically spend 6–15 hours per week in the lab, especially closer to tournaments. You decide your own pace.

After training, we place members on teams based on skill, work style, and goals. Returning competitors are matched into experienced teams from day one.

Yes. If your skills demonstrably improve during the season, you may be promoted to Select for the following year.

Everything. We stock the VEX V5 Competition platform fully — motors, sensors, structural parts, batteries, controllers. You don’t buy your own hardware.

Regional tournament registration is included. Signature events and Worlds typically involve additional travel costs which we discuss with families ahead of the season.

Come in for a free trial. We’ll show them around, let them work alongside a current team, and you’ll know within an hour.

Yes — we write reference letters for any member who requests one and has been in the program for at least one full season.

VRC · APPLY NOW

Spots fill before the season starts.

A free trial is the fastest way to decide. Book a call if you’d rather talk through the details first.

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