TREBUCHET EGG THROW
Precision, creativity, and a flying egg—what could go wrong?
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This competition is part of the QC Tech Challenge. High school teams and individuals received points from each of the 3 QC Tech Challenge events (Battle of Bridges Contest, Trebuchet Egg Throw Contest, and Cardboard Boat Regatta Race). A traveling trophy is provided to the top scoring high school and an award to the top scoring individual along with a $1,000 scholarship.
EVENT OVERVIEW
Teams design & build trebuchets to launch raw eggs at targets at three, specified distances 75, 100, and 125 feet. Each team will get four shots at each distance with the two best shots counted for scoring along with the points from the longest throw. The field competition portion will count for 70 of the total 110 possible event points.
TEAMS
Teams will consist of a minimum of three students (recommend no more than eight) and one advisor. A student is someone who has not yet graduated from high school. An advisor may be a teacher, principal, parent, or guardian or anyone designated by the school that is an adult and willing to take on the challenge and responsibility. The release and waiver form below is required by ALL participants (bring to competition).
AWARDS
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Top 3 teams based on total score will receive one picture trophy per team and individual medals for each team member.
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Team with longest throw will receive one picture trophy
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Team with most innovative design as judged by the QCESC will receive one trophy.
SCHEDULE
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Teams will be notified of actual schedule and the schedule will be posted on this page.
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The start and ending time will depend on how many teams participate in the event. Typically the event starts with inspections around 8:00 AM and the event wraps up with awards around 4:30 PM.
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Coaches will be responsible for placing their teams in the appropriate slots. A team will have 30 minutes to move their trebuchet to the launch area, throw their eggs, and clear the area. Failure to comply with the time regulations will result in penalties as described in the rules. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time to have your trebuchet inspected to confirm meets rules including for safety give presentation to the judges, and then throws.
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The presentation will be given before throwing eggs. It will not be done as part of the 30-minute time limit. Engineers & STEM Professionals from the area will be watching your presentation and scoring it. They will have questions, so be prepared.
EVENT ALL TIME RECORDS
Longest Throw of 286.5′ in 2014 by Four Kings (AAT) from Pleasant Valley High School (Abhi Gurram, Tyler Oberman, and Arvin Sundaramraj)
Total Number of Students Participating. 37 teams with 124 students from 5 area high schools in 2017.