Purpose:  Support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS IN NORTH FLORIDA

Entries:  Individual or team entries are permitted. Participants must be in grades K –5.

 All teams must be registered online by Sunday April 22, 2019.                  
TEAMS NEED TO REGISTER ONLINE AT: Rivercityscience.org/innovation

        Cost:  $40.00 - Per Participant

• Participant will receive 2019 LEGO® Competition T-shirt.
• Participant will receive a certificate of participation.
• lunch - 2 pieces pizza, chips & drink

1.  Participants can pay online when registering.
2. Participants may pay at the event as long as they are registered online first.
3. Send a check to the school:

Jacksonville, Florida 32256
904-885-8010 ex 3

Teams will be placed in grade-appropriate zone

Zone 1 -  K-1st grades Individuals & Teams

Zone 2 - 2nd-3rd grades Individuals & Teams

Zone 3 - 4th-5th grades Individual & Teams

Teams may contain up to 3 team members.  All teams must unanimously choose a team name.  At maximum, a total of three participants of multiple grades kindergarten to fifth grade may participate. Be advised, builds will be placed in the zone and judged by the oldest participant of the team. 

Awards:Each zone will have a winner in each category   

 Medals, Trophies, Lego Sets & tablets

Materials required:  LEGO® Blocks, a good attitude, a creative mind.

This a closed build

 Only the builders and Judges are permitted in the building area during build time.

All contestants are to bring their own LEGO® blocks.

Only LEGO® bricks and other compatible plastic blocks and accessory pieces may be used. 

                            TEAMS ARE NOT TO REBUILD A PREMADE LEGO KIT!!!!!!

LEGO® Structure:   Each LEGO® structure must be built from scratch during this competition.  All blocks must be completely disassembled at the time the tournament begins.  Blueprints, building guides, or “cheat sheets” are not permitted.  LEGOs may be separated out in baggies by color and/or size (but must be completely disassembled).  The purpose of this competition is to create an original, creative LEGO® structure that tells a story.  We ask that children refrain from “memorizing” and rebuilding a purchased kit. 

The use of kit pieces to create a unique structure is permitted.   

Workspace Dimensions:  Each team will receive a foam-board workspace of approximately 15”20".  Construction will be confined to this space only.

       Total Build Time:  This is a timed competition with a total of 1.5 hours to build.

Good Manners:  Please exhibit good sportsmanship and respect your opponents.  Demonstrate grace and tolerance when working with others.  Please do not touch or tamper with other Team’s LEGOs or LEGO® creations.

Scoring:  The judges’ scores will be based on originality, creativity, engineering, construction, attention to detail, and the project description.

 Judge's’ Decision:  The judges’ decisions are final. 

1. All blocks must be completely disassembled before the competition begins.
2. LEGOs may be separated out into baggies by color and/or size and shape or loose in a bucket or bin.
3. Only LEGO® bricks, and other compatible plastic blocks and accessory pieces may be used. 
4. Contestants cannot use instructions, photos, blueprints, or notes at any time during the competition.
5. Your structure must completely fit onto the base provided (no part can hang over the outer edge).
6. You may only receive help from teammates.
7. All structures must be clearly labeled with Team Name & Build Name(cards provided day of competition)
8. Contestants are permitted to build only during the allotted 1.5 hr building session
9. Structures should be original, unique, and creative – not direct from a kit.
10. No moving parts or motors allowed
11. Try your best and don’t give up!