Div B Events
Div C Events
Scrambler
Teams design, build, and test a mechanical device, which uses the energy from a falling mass to transport an egg along a track as quickly as possible and stop as close to the center of a Terminal Barrier (TB) without breaking the egg.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B | All | Yes | Type B | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Sep 2, 2025
SCR
5
Section 4.d.iii(4): At the ES’s discretion, the egg may be placed inside a thin transparent plastic bag. Event Supervisors at VASO tournaments will not allow the egg to be placed inside a bag.
Sep 2, 2025
SCR
4
Section 4.c.iii.(1): Teams may use their Event Time to correct any construction violations. A team’s Event Time will not be paused during re-evaluation by the ES.
Sep 2, 2025
SCR
3
Section 4.b: After Impound and before the first time slot, The Target Distance will be announced and posted provided to teams at the start of their Event Time...
Sep 2, 2025
SCR
2
Section 4.a.i(1): Launcher and a falling mass may be shared between teams from the same school. Teams, even if they are from the same school, may NOT share any impounded resources at VASO tournaments, including launchers, falling mass(es), spare parts, papers, and alignment devices.
Sep 2, 2025
SCR
1
Section 3.i: Design Knowledge: Teams must be able to answer questions on the design, construction, and operation of the device per the Building Policy found on www.soinc.org VASO Construction Policy found at virginiaso.org/policies.
Resources
VASO Event Checklists & Scoresheets
2026 National Video for ES on Scrambler - While this video is intended for Event Supervisors, it has good information for the competitors as well. However, be sure to read VASO clarifications because some of the information presented in this video will be different in VASO tournaments.
General Vehicle Lessons and Tips Video
Science Olympiad TV Video - Steering Your Vehicle
Student Resource Center (Scioly)
Resources from the 2024-25 Season (old rules):
Resources from the 2022-23 Season (old rules):