Venue: Dublin Robotics Club, Dublin, California, United States
Program: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2025–2026: Mix & Match
Date: October 25, 2025
Teams: 44 registered | Matches: 139
PART 1: THE MAIN DATA
Awards
🏆 Teamwork Champions
81777W – RoboWolves from Belmont Robotics in Belmont, California (Middle School) and 95014S – Golden Gears from Cupertino Robotics in Cupertino, California (Elementary School) teamed up to claim the Dublin title with commanding performances.
Their alliance was a showcase of harmony between power and precision. RoboWolves’ reliable control and consistency meshed perfectly with Golden Gears’ quick reflexes and smooth autonomous transitions. Together, they surged through the finals, sealing victory in spectacular fashion.
🧠 Design Award
3203A – RoboRaptors from San Ramon Valley Robotics in San Ramon, California (Middle School) impressed judges with meticulous engineering and documentation. Their design notebook demonstrated technical depth, clean layout, and detailed reasoning behind every mechanical choice. The RoboRaptors showed how planning and precision can win as many points off the field as on it.
⚙️ Robot Skills Champion
81777A – Fire Phoenix from Belmont Robotics in Belmont, California (Middle School) once again dominated the Skills Challenge. With a Driver Skills score of 248 and a Programming Skills score of 112, Fire Phoenix combined elite coding, timing, and driving execution to set the event’s benchmark for technical mastery.
💡 Judges Award
95133G – Eagle Tech from Eagle Robotics Club in San Jose, California (Elementary School) earned the Judges Award for exceptional teamwork and enthusiasm. Their dedication, willingness to assist others, and positive attitude throughout the pits captured the spirit of VEX IQ robotics at its best.
🔧 Innovate Award
5988X – Tech Titans from Fremont STEM League in Fremont, California (Middle School) took home the Innovate Award thanks to their creative engineering and problem-solving. Judges noted the ingenuity of their modular drivetrain and smart use of sensors for adaptive gameplay.
Skills Challenge Highlights
Driver Skills Top Score: 81777A – Fire Phoenix (Belmont Robotics) — 248 points
Programming Skills Top Score: 81777A – Fire Phoenix (Belmont Robotics) — 112 points
PART 2: THE STORY
The atmosphere inside Dublin Robotics Club was electric from the moment the first match began. Forty-four teams from across Northern California converged for a single day of intense action, clever design, and pure creative energy. The air buzzed with the sound of whirring motors, clicking mechanisms, and the occasional cheer echoing across the venue.
As the Mix & Match season continued to unfold, teams arrived ready to push their limits. Some came chasing redemption from earlier tournaments, others hoping to make their mark for the first time. By mid-morning, strategy notebooks and calibration tools covered every pit table, as mentors and students fine-tuned their robots between matches.
The finals were nothing short of cinematic. RoboWolves (81777W) and Golden Gears (95014S) quickly became the duo to beat, balancing smooth autonomous runs with lightning-fast teamwork. Every round they advanced, the crowd grew louder, culminating in a final match where precision and timing reigned supreme. Their victory was well-earned and loudly celebrated.
In the skills division, Fire Phoenix (81777A) continued its reign as a powerhouse, sweeping both driver and programming categories. Their flawless execution under pressure set the gold standard for technical excellence. Meanwhile, Eagle Tech (95133G) and Tech Titans (5988X) demonstrated that sportsmanship and creativity remain just as vital as winning.
From Fremont to Cupertino, the tournament brought out the best in every participant. The level of collaboration and excitement proved once again that the VEX IQ community thrives on innovation and heart.
RFORCE Commentary
The Dublin Robotics Club VIQRC Tournament #1 was a celebration of the next generation’s brilliance. Every student who competed showed what’s possible when imagination meets engineering. The RFORCE community salutes these young innovators for pushing the boundaries of what robotics can be.
Written by the RFORCE Editorial Team
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