2025–2026 New Season Overview: World Competitions in Robotics, Coding & AI
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
🏆 In 2025, Team Vinci claimed both the U.S. Championship and the World Championship—reaching the peak of global robotics competition!
But victory isn’t the finish line.
For the 2025–2026 season, challenges are tougher, strategies more complex, and technical standards even higher. We’re leveling up again—stronger, smarter, and more united—pushing for even greater glory!
🔥 Competition & Course Highlights
🌟 USAAIO – U.S. Artificial Intelligence Olympiad
A high-level AI & Python competition focusing on algorithms, machine learning, and problem-solving—backed by elite institutions and offering real advantages for college applications.
✅ Why USAAIO?
🎓 Supported by MIT + Admission Insights
💻 Sponsored by Google Colab Pro+
💼 Career insights from Jane Street
🏅 Alumni admitted to MIT, Caltech, Stanford & more
🗓 Sept 8, 2025 – Mar 20, 2026
📍 Burlington Campus | Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 PM
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🌟 USACO – USA Computing Olympiad
The gold standard for algorithmic programming. Open to students Grade 6+, USACO is a key stepping stone for top CS programs and national team (IOI) selection.
✅ Why USACO?
🔍 Focus on algorithms, problem-solving & modeling
🥇 Pathway to USA IOI Team
💼 Strong boost for Ivy League & CS-focused college apps
🎯 90% of Vinci students reach Gold Level and beyond!
🗓 Sept 8, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026
📍 Burlington Campus | Tuesdays, 4:30–6:00 PM
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🌟 VEX V5 Robotics Competition
The world’s most competitive high school robotics battle.
2025–26 Game: Push Back – where strategy, precision, and engineering design collide in tight spaces.
🗓 June 23, 2025 – May 31, 2026
📍 Burlington: Fridays 4:00–8:00 PM | Saturdays 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Newton: Thursdays 4:00–8:00 PM | Sundays 2:00–6:00 PM
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🌟 VEX IQ Robotics Competition
Modular robotics for elementary & middle schoolers.
2025–26 Game: Mix & Match – focus on creative layouts, teamwork, and flexible strategies.
🗓 June 23, 2025 – May 31, 2026
📍 Burlington: Thursdays 4:30–8:00 PM | Sundays 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 Newton: Fridays 4:30–8:00 PM | Saturdays 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎯 Train Hard. Think Smart. Compete Globally.
Spots are limited. Let’s build the next generation of champions.