2013 Competition Guide

Team Captain's Meeting

Competitor Preparation:

• Be to the meeting on time.
• Bring a copy of the rules and the current rule clarifications with you to the meeting.
• Be polite and respectful of others--especially the judges.

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Host Equipment/Preparation:

• Provide a venue that can accommodate the expected crowd. Microphones and a PA system may be necessary in some cases.
• Invite all your judges to attend the meeting.
• Make sure that all teams and judges know when and where the meeting is to be held well in advance of the meeting day.
• Make available a copy of the rules and the current rule clarifications to the judge conducting the meeting.
• A white/black board or flip chart on an easel is very helpful for people wishing to sketch scenarios that clarify their questions and/or answers. Make sure that there are adequate markers/chalk available also.
• A die for determining the variables 'S1' and 'S2'. See Rule 8 for more detail.

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This is a critical event that takes place before teams take to the floor to build their bridges. It is so critical that the National Head Judge tacks a cost penalty on teams that don't have representation at the meeting. This penalty is not common at ASCE student conference competitions.

This meeting is typically conducted by the designated Head Judge.

Note that some conferences restrict participation to just teams captains and the judges--excluding faculty advisors and casual spectators.

The meeting is where the quantity 'S1' and 'S2' are determined. 'S1' and 'S2' determine where the grating will be placed on the bridge during the vertical load test.