Div B Events
Div C Events
Bungee Drop
Each team will design one elastic cord to conduct two separate drops at a given height(s) and attempt to get a drop mass, placed in a bottle, as close as possible to, but without touching, a landing surface.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | UMW only | Yes | Type B | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Dec 20, 2024
BGD
6
Section 4.d.: Teams that did not impound their cord or failed the elasticity test will be placed in Tier 2 rank below all those that passed the elasticity test.
Dec 20, 2024
BGD
5
Section 4.c.i.: A team unable to complete any drop in the 5 minutes will receive participation points only.
Section 4.c.ii.: If a team cannot complete their second drop in the 5 minutes, their Drop Distance 2 score will be the full drop height.
Nov 30, 2024
BGD
4
Section 2.b.: …The total drop mass value and length, including the attachment mechanism, will be posted immediately after impound provided to teams at their setup time…
Section 3.d.iv.: The drop height values and drop instructions will be posted immediately after impound provided to teams at their setup time.
Nov 30, 2024
BGD
3
Section 3.d.: The Drop Height will be measured from the landing surface to where the ring of the cord is attached to the release mechanism.
Nov 30, 2024
BGD
2
Section 2.d.: Each competitor may bring one Class III stand-alone calculator, which does not have to be impounded.
Aug 21, 2024
BGD
1
This event will only be run at the UMW 2025 National-Ready Regional and the State Tournament.