Kingston, Ontario

*Engineering**tomorrow,today.*

A student-led robotics team. In six to eight weeks, we design, code and build a 125 lb robot to compete in a brand-new game every year.

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Introduction

Meet the Mavericks

Take a minute to see who we are, what we build and why we do it.

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Our mission

Skill, character and opportunity

To build technical skill and essential soft skills in our students, preparing them for fulfilling careers that match their passions. We’re committed to gender equality and to an inclusive, supportive environment for everyone.

Founded in 2018 by two student leaders, the Mavericks have grown into a community of high school students and volunteer mentors, now based in the STEM Hub at BGC South East on Bath Road.

Learn about FIRST Robotics

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125Pound robot limit

6–8Week build season

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The crew

Our subteams

Everyone finds a place. Each subteam owns a piece of the season and works closely with the others.

Strategy

Strategy is the game plan for the season. Together the team sets its goals, and those goals shape the robot’s design requirements, what the programmers build and how we play on the field. The strategy team works with every other subteam to share the latest rule changes and keep everyone pulling in the same direction.

With a focus on collaboration and fun, we plan how to score points efficiently, make the most of our alliance partners and get the best out of our robot.

Game plan · Rules · Alliances

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Business

The business team tells our story and keeps the lights on. They promote the team in the community, organize fundraisers and stay in close touch with our sponsors, sending each of them a monthly newsletter so they can follow the season.

They also run the team’s social media and this website, and gain real experience in communication, budgeting and managing resources.

Outreach · Sponsors · Social media

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Hardware

From the first sketches to the final build, the hardware team makes our robots from scratch. Students learn to design, machine and assemble every part of the robot, and see it come together in just a few weeks.

We shape metal, wood and plastic using tools such as 3D printers and CNC machines, so every part is made to fit and built to last through a full competition.

Design · CNC · 3D printing

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Software

The software team brings the robot to life with code. Using Java, they program it to understand its surroundings and move with precision.

Whether it’s the first 15 seconds of autonomous action, when the robot plays on its own, or smooth driving for the rest of the match, they’re the digital minds behind the machine.

Java · Autonomous · Driving

Electrical

The electrical team powers up our robots and builds the vital links between the machine’s brain and its body.

They install and configure everything from motors to sensors, making sure the robot has the energy and the intelligence to perform when it matters.

Motors · Sensors · Control

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Mentors

FIRST Robotics is a mentor-led program. Experienced professionals guide us in gaining real-world skills, working alongside us to solve the new challenge that comes with every game.

Through hands-on instruction and continuous problem-solving, they help us overcome obstacles and build critical thinking. We deeply appreciate the countless hours they volunteer and the experience they share.

Guidance · Real-world skills

This season

The game

Add the current FIRST game name, a short summary and a link to the official game reveal here. Update it each January when the new game is announced.

Past seasons

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Our story

Past seasons

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2026

Latest season

Ranked 9th with a 7–7 record at the ONT District North Bay event, then captained Alliance 7 into the double-elimination playoffs.

Alliance captain

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2025

Reefscape

Our robot, Squirt, finished the season 28–20 in official play. At the Overtime Sunday off-season event in Hamilton we ranked 6th and captained Alliance 4.

Robot: Squirt

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2024

Crescendo

Competed at the ONT District North Bay event, building on a strong run of seasons for a growing team.

North Bay

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2023

Charged Up

Competed at the ONT District London event and advanced to the playoffs, backed by Novelis, FIRST Canada and community sponsors.

London district

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2022

Rapid React

A standout year. We captained Alliance 1 to a district event win, then went on to compete at the FIRST Ontario Provincial Championship.

Event winners

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2021

Infinite Recharge At Home

A virtual season, and a proud one: the team earned a semi-finalist award in the FIRST Innovation Challenge.

Innovation Challenge semi-finalist

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2019

Rookie season

Destination: Deep Space. We won our first district event at Windsor Essex Great Lakes, then competed at the Ontario Provincial Championship and the FIRST Championship in Detroit.

Event winners · Detroit

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