Competitions
Our students compete in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), gaining real-world experience in engineering, teamwork, and problem solving.
Building confidence through real-world challenges
At IntelliBots Academy, competitions are not just about trophies. They are structured opportunities for kids to design, build, program, test, and improve real robots while working collaboratively in a fun and inspiring environment.
Whether it’s solving precision missions in FLL or designing complex autonomous systems in FTC, our students grow into confident problem solvers who think like engineers, creators, and leaders.
- 🏆 Multiple awards across regional & provincial events
- 🤝 Strong focus on leadership, teamwork, and communication
- 🔧 Hands-on robotics, coding, CAD, and engineering workflows
- 💡 Teaches resilience, creativity, and real-world thinking
Programs We Compete In
FIRST LEGO League (FLL)
Ages ~9–14
FLL challenges kids to design and program autonomous LEGO robots while researching real-world problems. Students learn engineering fundamentals through experimentation, teamwork, and creative problem solving.
- Encourages creativity and hands-on exploration
- Great introduction to programming and robotics
- Builds presentation skills and confidence
- Perfect for younger learners entering STEM
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
Ages ~12–18
FTC brings robotics to the next level with custom-built metal robots, advanced programming, sensors, autonomous routines, CAD, and electronics. Students work like real engineers, developing competitive robots for an annual challenge.
- Advanced coding, electronics, and mechanical design
- Teaches strategic thinking and problem decomposition
- Perfect preparation for engineering programs
- Team-driven environment that builds leadership
Why Robotics Competitions Are Great for Kids
Real-World Problem Solving
Kids learn to test, iterate, and refine—just like real engineers. They gain hands-on experience turning ideas into practical solutions.
Confidence & Communication
Presenting to judges and sharing ideas builds strong communication skills and boosts self-confidence in a supportive environment.
Teamwork & Leadership
Students collaborate, delegate tasks, and develop leadership skills, all while working toward a common goal.
Resilience & Growth Mindset
Robotics teaches that failure is part of the learning process. Kids learn to embrace challenges and bounce back with better solutions.
What a Season Looks Like at IntelliBots
- Kickoff Day: Game reveal, strategy talk, and goal setting.
- Design & Build: Students prototype mechanisms and refine robot designs.
- Programming: Coding autonomous routines, controls, and sensors.
- Scrimmages: Weekly practice matches to improve performance.
- Competition Day: Teams present to judges, compete, and celebrate their achievements.