Rocket Team Challenge

Rocket Team Challenge

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 8:00am to 1:00pm
: Jamesvlle Beach Park

Challenge Construct a model rocket to challenge specifications and predict its apogee
Date & Time Saturday, June 3, 2023, – Time TBD

Location: Jamesville Beach Park

Cost Free
Reg. Opens March 15, 2023 (Registration closes the Sunday prior to the event or when registration is full, whichever comes first)
Support Session (Open Help Hours) – Thursday, April 27 (4-6 PM)
– Saturday, May 20 (10 AM -12 PM)Or by appointment with eventcoordinator@most.org
Division Junior: Grades 4-8 and
Senior: Grades 9-12
Team Size Teams of 4-8 students
6 teams per school maximum
Awards – 1st – 4th Place, Junior
– 1st – 4th Place, Senior
– Best Team Name, Junior
– Best Team Name, Senior
– Best Recycled Rocket
– Best Team Spirit
Materials – Model Rocket Kit (Provided by MOST)
– Rocket Motor, Egg, Wadding (Provided at Event)Pick up your Kit at a scheduled support session or by appointment with eventcoordinator@most.org
Rules/Specifications Rockets must pass inspection of the following specifications to participate:
– Engine mount secure
– Fins straight
– Rail buttons aligned
– Chute points secure
– Nose cone & payload fit
How-To Manual Link Coming Soon
Scoring/Judging Rubric   Scored on the following metrics for a total of 100 points:
– Team Knowledge of relevant STEM principles
– Rocket Aesthetics/Creativity
– Apogee Calculation Accuracy
– Flight Performance
– Eggstronaut Recovery