As we head into the 2026 FRC season, Team 2609 is taking a moment to reflect on a busy and rewarding preseason. From welcoming new members and building technical skills to competing at STEMley, running a mock kickoff, and preparing outreach projects, this fall laid a strong foundation for what lies ahead. With confidence, collaboration, and momentum on our side, Beaverworx is rebuilt and ready for the season to come.

What a day for robotics, sustainability, and community! Thank you to everyone who joined us and the Guelph Tool Library (GTL, https://guelphtoollibrary.org/ ) for their Computer Security Day this past Saturday. With about 150 visitors, GTL collected 75+ e-waste items, repaired 10 laptops, and set aside another 10 for reuse—amazing teamwork for a greener Guelph! We’re grateful for the support of the Guelph Solid Waste Department, Guelph Public Library, and Another World Virtu

If you haven't heard, Guelph has a brand new FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team this year! Please welcome rookie FRC team 11227! The is administered by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), and accepts any high school students across the UGDSB. Stay tuned as we'll reveal our team name in December (see instagram.com/frc11227 ) . Our team has been hard at work since September learning about FRC, and practicing machining, 3D-printing, programming, Computer-Aided Des

The second month of preseason has been nothing short of inspiring for Team 2609. From competition prep and strategic workshops to hands-on skill development and outreach planning, November pushed our team to grow in confidence, creativity, and capability.

We are excited to welcome a new FIRST Robotics Competition Team to Guelph: Team 11227! The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and...

We are excited to welcome new members to our FIRST Robotics team FRC-2609 Beaverworx. Grade 9-12 students from Our Lady of Lourdes, St. James, St. John Bosco, and Bishop Macdonell Catholic High Schools are invited to participate in this award-winning program. No experience is needed – whether you are starting out fresh or building on existing skills, this is your chance to learn, grow, and compete in robotics!

Since 2008, Guelph has proudly been represented in the world of FIRST Robotics by one remarkable team: Beaverworx Team 2609. The powerhouse World Championship–winning team based at Our Lady of Lourdes C.H.S. But after 17 years of FIRST in Guelph, we know it’s time to grow.