About the Venue

Originally called HackIR, our club was founded in 2018 by senior students at Iroquois Ridge High School in hopes of promoting STEM in Oakville. It is a 12-hour event that hosts numerous workshops, from machine learning to web development for new and experienced programmers. Students will form teams and collaborate as they design and build a software/hardware project to solve a real-world problem. This year, the event will be held on December 6, 2025, with more prizes and interesting workshops than ever!

Our vision is to spark interest for youth in STEM, as well as to connect the community by creating a welcoming space for hackers from different backgrounds.

How to Get Here

Address: 1123 Glenashton Drive, Oakville

Map: Iroquois Ridge High School

Floor Plan: IRHS Floor Plan.jpg

Public Transit: Transit Lines 20, 56, and 80, pass through streets next to IRHS

Parking: There is a drop-off in front of the school. Note that there are no fees for parking.

Hack the Ridge Dashboard

https://dash.hacktheridge.ca/ 

The Hack the Ridge dashboard is your one-stop hub for the event. You can easily check the full event schedule, receive important notifications, and create or join teams directly through the dashboard. Make sure to explore its features to stay organized and make the most out of your hackathon experience!

Meals Provided

Lunch: Domino’s Pizza (Cheese, Pepperoni, and Vegetarian)

Dinner: Pump and Patio (Rigatoni with veggie sauce, Rigatoni with beef sauce, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread with Butter, and House Salad)

Workshops and Mini Events

Workshops:

1. Team-building workshop 

2. Introduction to Python

3. Web Development 

4. AI Workshop 

5. Waterloo Engineering 

6. CryptoChicks 

Mini Events: 

1. Fitness Challenge 

2. Clash Royale Tournament

3. Arcade 

4. Trivia Competition

5. Karaoke

• Judging Criteria
  Completeness (20 points) Innovation (20 points) Impact (15 points) Economic and Practical Viability (15 points) Submission Presentation (10 points) Code Quality and Organization (10 points) Workshop Attendance (5 points) Workshop Implementation (5 points)