Question: Clause 7.2.1. The Toboggan’s Sliding Surface must be comprised entirely of concrete. Is there a minimum clearance for non-concrete materials, such as the bracing that supports the concrete running surface? Answer: There is no minimum clearance defined in the…

Question: Clause 12.3.3. Petitions must be submitted at least two (2) hours prior to the start of the Closing Ceremonies, except as stipulated in Clause 12.3.5. Will the captains or teams have access to the results / deductions before the…

Question: Will specific Tech Ex venue rules be posted? Can we bring food as part of our exhibition, for example? Answer: More details will be shared at a later date.

Question: Clause 7.5.5: All welds may be subject to inspection with the exception of those performed by a licensed professional for whom a licence number has been provided in the Technical Report. Does this mean we have to perform destructive…

Question: Clause 7.5.4: Teams must be able to demonstrate the integrity of all connections, fasteners, and welds. This must be included in the Technical Report. How are we expected to demonstrate the integrity of our components? Answer: It is up…

Question: Clause 5.8: Competing Teams must be comprised solely of current undergraduate students, at least 60% of whom are enrolled in an undergraduate applied science program Most of our students are Bachelor of Engineering and Diploma of Technical Engineering students.…

The Request for Information process will be used for clarifications and amendments to the Official Competition Rules. Details can be found in clauses 1.4 and 1.5 of the Official Competition Rules. Below are the responses from the 2020 Organizing Committee…