PROVINCIAL SCHOOL CHALLENGES
Grades 1-12
"Visions of Things to Come"

DOCUMENTATION

All entries must include a photograph of the team and their bridge in order to qualify. Include photos and documentation (see #3 in Rules and Regulations) for your school's participation and forward them (preferably via e-mail) to APEGGA.

Should APEGGA wish to use photos for publication at a later date, teams will be contacted for their permission.

Specification Check (Grades 1-12)

Bridge is examined and measured by judges/teachers to check whether it conforms to contest rules and specifications.
Any bridge that does not meet the requirements will be disqualified

Judging

Take a picture of the bridge and team members before the bridge is tested for strength.
Bridges are judged for neatness, design and creativity.
Bridge is weighed and its weight recorded.
Bridge is placed on supports (tables, blocks, etc.) set apart by the following distance:

Note: correction to grades.

• Grades 1 - 6: 23 cm gap between supports
• Grades 7 - 12: 36 cm gap between supports

Add weight in small increments to the flat 9 cm by 9 cm platform of the bridge.
· Keep loading weight until it collapses.
· Record the weight that was loaded in the step prior to destruction.
The bridge with the strongest load to mass ratio is the winner.
(e.g. load held divided by weight of the bridge)
In the event of a tie, neatness, creativity and design determine the winner.


Rules and Regulations

1. The contest is open to Alberta students in grades 1 through 12.

2. Teams should be no more than four students. All students in a team should be in the same grade.

3. All results must be received by APEGGA before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2003. Please include the total mass supported by the winning entry, the weight of the bridge prior to testing, the names of the team members, grade level, the school name, address, telephone number and a teacher contact. Your entry must also include a photo of the winning bridge and building team members.

Mail, fax or email results:
Provincial School Challenge
c/o APEGGA
2200 Scotia Centre
700 2 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2W1
Fax (403) 269-2787
Email: hfrantz@apegga.org

4. The decisions of the judges are final.

Questions or concerns? Call Tara at (780) 426-3990 or toll free at 1-800-661-7020, or Heather at (403) 262-7714.