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Storm the Castle

Storm the Castle

Prior to the competition, teams will design, construct and calibrate a single device capable of launching projectiles onto a target and collect data regarding device parameters and performance.

Division(s)
Regional Location
Impound
Eye Protection
Rules Location
B
Hands-On Day
Yes
Type B
National Rulebook
Clarifications
March 2, 2023

In order to protect the floor at States, Storm the Castle devices will be required to launch off a VASO-provided piece of plywood placed on the floor. The plywood will be 1/2” thick, 4 ft square and will be sanded.

Resources

Storm The Castle B VASO 2023 Scoresheet
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Download PDF • 106KB

VASO Storm The Castle Scoring Spreadsheet
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Download XLSX • 850KB

Science Olympiad Personal Protective Equipment
.pdf
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Storm Launch Area 2023
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Storm Weights & Projectiles 2023
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Download PDF • 1.70MB

Trebuchet Launches:


Energy Rule - Rule 3.d.


Catapult Simulators


National Storm the Castle event page

Student Resource Center (Scioly)

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