Event #1 - Ping Pong Ball Launcher
This challenge required that the participant build a device capable of launching a ping pong ball 10 feet into a 1 foot square box. A total of 16 balls are used, with a total value of 25 points (see below). All balls that are collected in the box are totaled, and the participant with the highest score wins.
10 White balls = 1 point
5 Red balls = 2 points
1 gold ball = 5 points
Event #2 - Paper Airplanes
In this event, the entrants had to construct an aircraft designed to glide as far as possible while keeping the plane's weight as low as possible. The planes are each in turn placed on a board sitting on a balcony above the gym floor. They are then tipped off the balcony and their distance from the starting point is measured. This score is then divided by the weight of the craft. The plane with the highest score wins.
Event #3 - Top Duration
This event asks that the participants build a top that can spin for as long as possible. The top can be powered by anything the entrant would like. The top with the longest duration wins.
