Trial/Pilot Events


		The State competition in New York consists of all of the official Science Olympiad events plus two Trial/Pilot events. Trial/Pilot events are included to allow teams to provide feedback on which events they would like to see added to the National competition. To insure that the Trial/Pilot events receive a fair assessment, the points received by each team in these events count towards the determination of the State Champion. For the 2008 - 2009 school year, the Trial/Pilot events included in the New York State Competition are:
		B-Division: . Car of Tomorrow: Students will build up to two self-propelled “vehicles” powered by electrical energy supplied by batteries. The energy supplied by the batteries will be used to turn a propeller(s) and move the vehicle down a magnetic track. Resources for this event can be found here.

		Sumo Bots: Prior to the competition, students must design and construct a competing robot (bot) that will attempt to force an opponent’s robot from a defined arena. The rules have been changed from last year, so please make sure to download the new rules. Also, be sure to checkthe Rules Clarifications page often. .
		C-Division: . Solar Power: Students will demonstrate their knowledge and process skills needed to solve problems and answer questions regarding alternative energy sources, including designing a solar collector with a log of design modifications and data collected.


		Sumo Bots: Prior to the competition, students must design and construct a competing robot (bot) that will attempt to force an opponent’s robot from a defined arena. The rules have been changed from last year, so please make sure to download the new rules. Also, be sure to checkthe Rules Clarifications page often.
	To get the official rules for any of these events, click on the event name.
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