Coders' Coliseum 2025
Coding & Robotics Competition for kids

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our nationwide coding competition, Coders' Coliseum 2025, is open. Organized by Kids for Kids Toronto Coding Club, this event is open to all children residing in Canada, aged 4 to 18 years, and the best part – only $25/competition! Here are the key details:

Application Development:

1. Competition Rounds:

   - Round 1: Open to all children aged 4 to 18 in Canada. Submit before 30th April 2025

   - Final Round: First 50 from each competition

In-Person 20th September 2025

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2. Competition Categories:

   - Tiny Coders (4 to 6 years)

   - Junior Coders 1 (7 to 9 years)

  -  Junior Coders 2 (10 to 12)

   - Teen Coders (13 to 15 years)

   - Senior Coders (16 to 18 years)

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Robotics Coding:

1. Competition Rounds:

    - Only one round: In-Person 20th September 2025

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2. Competition Categories:

   - Tiny Coders (4 to 6 years)

   - Junior Coders 1 (7 to 9 years)

  -  Junior Coders 2 (10 to 12)

   - Teen Coders (13 to 15 years)

   - Senior Coders (16 to 18 years)

This coding extravaganza is designed to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and innovation among the young minds of Canada. Get ready for an incredible journey into the world of coding!

The final round of Coders' Coliseum will take place in September, 2025. Location, date and time TBD. All students who were selected from Round 1 are eligible to participate. 

Schedule and Instructions:
- Arrival Time: 
- Competition Start: 

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What to Bring:
- Fully charged laptop
- Laptop charger
- Money to buy food and beverages

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Dress Code: Casual (denim and t-shirt, pants and shirt, or skirt and blouse)

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Event Timeline:
- 1 PM - 5 PM: Coding session
- 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Presentations will start in alphabetical order

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Parents:
- You may drop off your child and wait in the waiting area or return at 5:30 PM for the presentations.
- Food vendors will be available for purchasing food and beverages.
- Parents waiting in the area should switch off mobile phones and ensure not to make noise.

We look forward to an exciting and productive final round!

Get ready for an exciting coding journey!

The prerequisites for participating in Coders' Coliseum 2025 are as follows:

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1. Residency Requirement:
   - Participants must be residents of Canada.

2. Age Range:
   - Individuals aged between 4 to 18 years are eligible to participate.

3. Independent Learning:
   - Participants should be self-learners, as no coaching will be provided during the competition.

4. Equipment:
   - Each participant should have access to a computer and a code editor.

5. Internet Access:
   - Participants must have reliable access to the internet.

6. Acceptance of Terms:
   - Agreement to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by our coding club is mandatory.

7. Rule Adherence:
   - Participants should be able to follow the rules and guidelines provided for the competition.

8. Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills:
   - A prerequisite is possessing good creative and problem-solving abilities, crucial for navigating the challenges of the competition.

We understand that every child is eager to discover what awaits them in this competition!

Tiny Coders - Winner - $100

Junior Coders - Winner - $150

Teen Coders - Winner - $200

Senior Coders - Winner - $250

Indeed, talent will be acknowledged. In each category, the top 5 children will be awarded trophies, while all participants selected for the final round will receive certificates. Moreover, the overall champion trophy will be presented to the most exceptional coder. In each round, the participant with the highest points will be honored with a trophy. Additionally, the awards ceremony will take place in front of a large audience, providing a special moment to celebrate your achievements. Furthermore, our media partners will publish your accomplishments, ensuring that your success reaches a broader audience.

The "Tech Titan Trophy Night 2025" is an esteemed awarding ceremony meticulously organized by the "Kids for Kids Toronto Coding Club." It is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 18th, 2025,

Competition Categories:

- Tiny Coders (4 to 6 years)

   - Junior Coders 1 (7 to 9 years)

  -  Junior Coders 2 (10 to 12)

   - Teen Coders (13 to 15 years)

   - Senior Coders (16 to 18 years)​​​

For Tiny Coders, the development of projects can be undertaken using code.org CS Fundamentals or Scratch Jr. The submission process is simple – participants can submit the project link alongside the application form when submission date reached

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Junior Coders, on the other hand, are encouraged to utilize Scratch 3 for their projects. Similar to Tiny Coders, they can share the project and submit the corresponding link when submission date reached.

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For Teen Coders and Senior Coders, the submission process offers flexibility. Participants can either directly upload the file to our website after submission date or choose to push their code to GitHub and share the provided link. This versatility aims to accommodate various preferences and practices within these age groups.

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The criteria that may lead to disqualification include:

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1. Plagiarism:
   - Copying others' ideas or replicating projects from Google without due acknowledgment, highlighting the importance of respecting intellectual property.

2. Copyright Compliance:
   - Utilizing images without proper copyrights, emphasizing the need for participants to ensure they have the appropriate permissions.

3. Rule Adherence:
   - Failure to adhere to the rules stipulated by Kids for Kids Toronto Coding Club.

4. Non-Acceptance of Terms:
   - Disagreement with the terms and conditions outlined by the coding club.

5. Late Submission:
   - Projects not submitted on or before the specified deadline date.

We will organize mentoring sessions twice a month from January through August.

The first round of Coders' Coliseum is set to kick off in January 2025. Code submissions will be accepted starting from April 15th, 2025. On this date, a link will be made available for code uploads. The deadline for the first round is April 30th, 2025. The deadline for the final round will be on 20th September 2025. Mark your calendars, as the grand awarding ceremony is scheduled to take place in October 2025.

Get ready for an exciting coding journey!

Coders' Coliseum

Application development 

Tiny Coders to Senior Coders - Registration Fee $25

Robotics Competition - Registration Fee $25

​If you are a paid member of coding club its free

Can register both Application development and robotic development? Yes you can register more than one contest. 

Coders' Coliseum, our nationwide coding competition, comprises 2 rounds of competition within each category: Round 1, and Final Round.

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Round 1 of the competition is open to individuals aged 4 to 18 residing in Canada. The coding phase begins on January 6th, allowing participants to work on their projects from the comfort of their homes. Submissions can be initiated from April 15th, and the deadline for code submission is on April 30th 2025.

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​The ultimate stage, designated as the Final Round, is exclusively for the top 50 winners from Round 1 in each category. This phase will be conducted in person, bringing together a total of 250 participants at a single venue. Within a span of 5 hours, contestants will undertake the challenge of completing their projects, followed by a presentation before the judges. The breakdown of this phase involves four hours dedicated to coding, a 30-minute break, and a concluding 30-minute presentation. As the final round approaches, sample presentations will be shared to aid participants in their preparations.

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Get ready to showcase your coding skills!

Robotic coding will feature a single round in September. However, from January to September, we’ll be offering free mentoring sessions once or twice a month, depending on demand. That’s why it’s essential to register in January to take full advantage of these opportunities!

Both SC4K and Kids for Kids Toronto Coding Club share a commitment to environmental sustainability. Our collective mission is to instill awareness in children as young as 4 years old and channel their innovative ideas and volunteer efforts toward the preservation of our planet.

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Please visit the below URLs for further details

Theme

How to share the code here?

Go to this link

How to integrate the theme in to the project?

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How judges will give marks?

Go to this link

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