CLARIFICATIONS

Div - B

Tower Building:

• This years Tower Building Event no longer requires that competitors impound their structure prior to the start of competition. If possible, however, we would like to ask teams to "drop off" their structure during the 8-9am time block so that the event coordinator may begin assessing their construction. (This is a request and is NOT mandatory) All devices should have been completed prior to the day's competiton so we are hoping this is not be a problem. If the students competing in this event are otherwise competing in another event at that time, a representative from that team may drop off their structure. We are waiting to here how this change will be handled at the state level and will pass it along when we know.
• With respect to cross section measurement of triangular pieces. Any triangular piece used in construction will be measured along each base and NOT the hypotenuse. The largest of the two bases will be recorded as the cross section.
• The specifications also state either 1/4 " or 6 mm. We will use 1/4" as it is the larger of the two.

Div - C

Sound of Music:

• With respect to section 3b from the coaches manual, we would like to remind students that no store bought instruments or parts of professional instruments are allowed in construction of the musical instrument. No electricity will be permitted as well. Any team that attempts to compete in this event that has not followed these guidelines will automatically fall into a second tier for ranking purposes and will not be able to place higher than a team that has followed all the rules.

Boomilever:

• This years Boomilever Event no longer requires that competitors impound their structure prior to the start of competition. If possible, however, we would like to ask teams to "drop off" their structure during the 8-9am time block so that the event coordinator may begin assessing their construction. (This is a request and is NOT mandatory) All devices should have been completed prior to the day's competiton so we are hoping this is not be a problem. If the students competing in this event are otherwise competing in another event at that time, a representative from that team may drop off their structure. We are waiting to here how this change will be handled at the state level and will pass it along when we know.
• With respect to cross section measurement of triangular pieces. Any triangular piece used in construction will be measured along each base and NOT the hypotenuse. The largest of the two bases will be recorded as the cross section.
• The specifications also state either 1/4 " or 6 mm. We will use 1/4" as it is the larger of the two.

Any clarifications we might have will be posted no later than Friday February 15, 2008.

This year, medals to be awarded for 1^st through 4^th place finishes in each event.

Exams will NOT be distributed to teams after the competition!

If your team would like feedback on particular questions on an exam, you may submit your request via e-mail after the competition and it will be forwarded to the event coordinator for consideration.