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Ontario Community FRC Team

A new Ontario FRC team built to compete from day one.

Partnered with ALT-F4 Sponsored by WCP
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World-class mentorship University portfolio ALT-F4 partnership WCP-sponsored team 4 month CAD certification Ontario community FRC team
01 - THE VISION

NOT JUST A TEAM.
A LAUNCHPAD.

SHFT isn't another robotics club. It's a professional-grade program built by mentors who have proven they can take a team from nothing to the top of Canadian FRC - and who are doing it again, the right way.

We meet with every family individually. We understand your child's goals. And we build a path to get them there - whether that's a STEM school, leadership experience, or simply becoming someone who knows how to build things that matter.

20
Recruiting Students

A full first cohort

2
World-Class Mentors

Direct guidance from proven FRC leaders

4
Month CAD Certification

Every student fluent before build season

∞
Ambition

Top 10 in Ontario. Year one.

02 - LEADERSHIP

MEET YOUR
MENTORS.

MS
MALHAR SONI
HEAD COACH

Malhar Soni

HEAD COACH

Malhar is the Head Coach of Team SHFT. He's spent years guiding students through their first build, their first failed prototype, and their first win, building his coaching around one belief: every student is capable of more than they think.

His focus sits at the intersection of strategy, robot design, and game analysis. It is the long-tail thinking that wins close matches. He coaches students to think like engineers and execute like competitors.

The mission comes first. We are building something that lasts. Every student who walks through our doors is treated like they belong on the world stage.

Role
Head Coach
Expertise
Strategy · Robot Design · Game Analysis
Achievement
Rookie All-Star (Team 7558 ALT-F4)
Competition
DCMP & Worlds Qualifier
Recognition
Two-time district playoff team
Philosophy
Students first. Standard always.
NK
NOEEN KASHIF
LEAD MENTOR

Noeen Kashif

LEAD MENTOR

Noeen Kashif is the Lead Mentor of Team SHFT. He builds the culture a serious team runs on: clear standards, honest feedback, and a workshop where students learn to hold themselves to the level the work demands.

His job is the part most people never see, turning an ambitious group of students into a team that shows up, owns its mistakes, and gets better every single week.

A team that's serious about winning is serious about its standards. We build the culture first. The trophies follow.

Role
Lead Mentor
Expertise
Design & Manufacturing, Operations, Strategy, Ai-Coding
Achievement
Coach for the fastest growing team in Ontario
Competition
DCMP & Worlds Qualifier. Better. Every. Year.
Recognition
Program execution & discipline
Philosophy
Standards over shortcuts
03 - STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

BACKED BY
ALT-F4.

Team SHFT has a sister-team partnership with Team 7558 ALT-F4 - one of the fastest-growing FRC teams in Canadian history. This isn't just a name on paper. It's a competitive advantage your child gets from day one.

Team 7558 (ALT-F4)
Record 51-17-0 · Season 2026
FRC
EPA Breakdown
Auto 54.5 Teleop 159.0 Endgame 65.4 Total 278.9
14
Worldwide
of 3724
3
Canada
of 185
3
Ontario
of 119
SHFT ↔ ALT-F4

Shared Resources

Access to ALT-F4's knowledge base, design archives, and proven engineering processes.

SHFT ↔ ALT-F4

Joint Practice Sessions

Train alongside an established team. Your child learns from experienced students and mentors.

SHFT ↔ ALT-F4

Technical Mentorship

ALT-F4's mentors provide guidance in mechanical design, CAD, and advanced fabrication techniques.

SHFT ↔ ALT-F4

Alliance Selection

At district events, strong sister-team partnerships create a direct path to alliance selection and elimination rounds.

SHFT ↔ ALT-F4

Competition Strategy

Coordinated scouting, match strategy, and game analysis between both teams during competitions.

SHFT ↔ ALT-F4

Path to Championships

The partnership is designed to give both teams the best shot at DCMP qualification - and beyond.

04 - INVESTMENT

FULL
TRANSPARENCY.

FRC is expensive. We don't hide that. Here's exactly what it costs, where the money goes, and how you can reduce your investment.

REGISTRATION FEE
$10K per student

Per season. Covers everything - robot, tools, competitions, coaching, facility, food, and transport.

1
Meet with us
We map out the season with your family and lock in your spot
2
Earn referral discounts
$1,000 off for every family you refer - stackable
3
Fee due before September
Settled before the season officially begins
REFERRAL PROGRAM

Every family you refer = $1,000 off your fee. Refer 3 families? Your fee drops to $7,000. Refer 5? $5,000. There is no cap.

WHERE THE MONEY GOES
Robot Build
$30,000 – $40,000 per season
Competition Registration
FRC district & championship fees
Tools & Equipment
Professional-grade workshop inventory
Parts & Shipping
Season-long supply chain
Facility Rent
Dedicated workshop space year-round
Food & Meals
During build sessions and competitions
Transportation
Travel to and from competitions
Professional Coaching
Expert mentorship and instruction
05 - THE EXPERIENCE

WHAT YOUR CHILD
ACTUALLY GETS.

This isn't a classroom. It's a launchpad. Here's what $10,000 buys, and why families who understand the value never look back.

01

World-Class Facility

A professionally equipped workshop with industrial tools, organized inventory, and purpose-built workbenches for serious robot work.

02

Private Practice Field

We are securing an official FRC practice field. Your child will have access to a regulation playing surface for testing and driver practice - something most teams can only dream of.

03

Direct Mentorship

With a focused roster of 20 students, every child gets serious attention. 3-4 days per week, 15-20 hours of hands-on learning with professional mentors who have competed at the highest level.

04

Real Engineering Skills

CAD design, metal fabrication, electrical wiring, programming, project management, and strategic thinking. Your child will leave this program knowing how to build things that work.

05

Competition Pathway

District events → District Championship → World Championship in Houston. We don't participate - we compete to win. The ALT-F4 partnership gives us a real shot from year one.

06

University Portfolio

FRC is one of the most recognized STEM extracurriculars by top universities. Your child builds a real portfolio - not just a line on a resume. MIT, Waterloo, U of T - they all know what FRC means.

06 - THE SEASON

A YEAR IN
THE LIFE.

FRC follows a structured season. Here's what your child's year looks like - from first workshop to championship stage.

JUN – AUG Ramp-up

Off-Season Foundation

Team formation, skill assessments, introductory workshops. Students learn CAD, basic fabrication, and team workflows. Practice robot projects to build confidence.

SEP – DEC Building

Pre-Season Training

Intensive skill development, advanced workshops, strategy analysis of previous games. Build subsystem prototypes. Partnership training with ALT-F4.

JANUARY Full intensity

Game Reveal & Design Sprint

FRC releases the new game. The team analyzes the challenge, develops strategy, and finalizes robot design within the first week. This is where preparation meets execution.

JAN – FEB Full intensity

Build Season

Six weeks of intense engineering. CAD to fabrication to wiring to code to testing. The robot comes to life. Every student has a critical role.

MAR – APR Full intensity

Competition Season

District events across Ontario. Alliance selection, qualification matches, elimination rounds. The path to District Championship and beyond.

APR – MAY Building

Championships & Debrief

District Championship qualification push. If qualified, Worlds in Houston. Season debrief, documentation, and celebrating what we built together.

07 - EXPECTATIONS

WHAT WE ASK
OF YOU.

S
FROM STUDENTS
Grades 8–12

Open to middle and high school students ready for a serious competitive program.

Work Ethic Over Experience

Prior robotics experience is preferred but not required. What we require is effort, consistency, and a willingness to learn.

15–20 Hours Per Week

3–4 days a week during the season. This is a real commitment - but so is the reward.

Be Coachable

Come ready to listen, ask questions, and push yourself. We will make you a superstar - if you let us.

P
FROM PARENTS
Refer Other Families

Every referral saves you $1,000 - and helps us build the team your child deserves to be part of.

Advocate for the Program

Help other parents understand why this investment is worth it. The best teams have the strongest parent communities.

Connect Us With Sponsors

Know a business that supports STEM education? An introduction can help keep costs sustainable for all families.

Trust the Process

We've done this before. We know what it takes to build a championship-caliber team. Let us do what we do best.

08 - FAQ

QUESTIONS
ANSWERED.

FRC is one of the most resource-intensive programs in STEM education. A competitive robot costs $30,000–$40,000 to build. On top of that, there are high FRC registration fees, competition travel, tools, parts, shipping, facility rent, food during build sessions, and professional coaching. We are fully transparent about where every dollar goes - and we refuse to cut corners on your child's experience.

Experience is preferred but not required. What we require is work ethic. If your child is willing to show up, put in the hours, and learn - we will teach them everything. CAD, fabrication, wiring, programming, strategy. We will make every student a superstar if they commit to the process.

Students meet 3–4 days per week, roughly 15–20 hours total. During build season (January–February), this intensifies. This is a serious competitive program - not a casual after-school club. The commitment is real, and so are the results.

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is the premier high school robotics competition in the world. Teams of students design, build, and program 120-pound industrial robots to compete in a new game each year. FRC is backed by Fortune 500 companies and recognized by top universities as one of the strongest extracurriculars a student can have.

Team SHFT has a sister-team relationship with Team 7558 ALT-F4, one of the fastest-growing teams in Canadian FRC history. This means shared resources, joint practice sessions, and technical mentorship from ALT-F4's experienced mentors. At district competitions, strong partnerships like this can be the difference between going home and qualifying for the District Championship.

We offer a stackable referral program: every family you refer earns you a $1,000 discount. Refer three families and save $3,000. We also encourage parents to help us connect with businesses for sponsorship opportunities, which helps keep costs sustainable for everyone.

FRC is one of the most recognized extracurriculars in engineering and STEM admissions. Students build a real engineering portfolio, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and often receive direct mentorship letters. Many FRC alumni attend MIT, Waterloo Engineering, U of T, and other top programs - and they credit FRC as a decisive factor.

Step 1: Express interest and meet with our Lead Mentor, Malhar, for a one-on-one conversation about your child's goals. Step 2: Secure your spot with a $1,000 deposit. Step 3: Use the time before September to earn referral discounts. Step 4: Pay the remaining balance by September and we begin.

NEXT STEPS

LET'S
TALK.

We meet with every family one-on-one. No pressure, no sales pitch - just an honest conversation about your child's goals and whether SHFT is the right fit.

Join SHIFT
01
Meet with Malhar
02
$1K deposit to hold your spot
03
Welcome to SHFT