Problem Clarifications for
Tumble-wood
 Problem No. 4
Division I, II, III & IV
Clarifications as of May-07, 2013

World Finals Only
May-07-2013  
 1. 
Floor surfaces:
Divisions I will have a hard rubber surface. A smooth, hard surface will be placed down for the releasing of the structure down a ramp portion of the performance.
Divisions II, III & IV will have a standard, wooden gymnasium floor.
 

May-07-2013  
 2. 

All Divisions:
Every team has the option of having two microphones placed on team members and/or on scenery materials. The sound will be transmitted to speakers that will allow the audience to better hear the performance. The microphones and transmitters will be the same as in these pictures:




General Clarifications
Sep-26-2012  
 1.  B10(c): The ramp must have a visible identifier that indicates the center point of the ramp. The entire structure must be above the center of the ramp when released.

Oct-25-2012  
 2.  A. The Problem and B10 Releasing the Structure Down the Ramp: The Structure must be released down the ramp while it is entirely above the mid point of the ramp. The structure must contact the floor surface between the Launch Line and the Score Line. If it then travels across the Score Line it will be eligible for score in D3. It is not allowed to travel beyond the Score Line without first contacting the floor.

Oct-25-2012  
 3.  Spirit of the Problem: The team must release the structure on a team provided ramp at least one time to be eligible to test the structure for weight held score. The structure must travel down the ramp and directly contact the floor without touching anything else. The team may make up to 3 attempts to receive score for the structure crossing the Score Line.

Jan-16-2013  
 4.  B10(a) - The ramp: The ramp must rest within the imaginary vertical plane of a 24" x 42" area. The ramp may be any orientation when it is measured but it must appear as it will when it is used. For example, it may be on its side when it is measured and then stood up when used. It may not be unfolded or altered after it is measured.

Mar-15-2013  
 5.  B10a -- The Ramp: If the team supplies a ramp that does not meet specifications (e.g. too large), but it is used and the structure travels down it and contacts the floor, the team will receive zero score for D3 & F2. There is no penalty other than the loss of potential score. If the team does not provide a ramp the weight held score is zero.