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Posted on: January 16, 2025

[ARCHIVED] 21st Annual Egg Drop Competition - Friday, February 21, 2025

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The Egg Drop competition will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Participants may register at the library and on-site before or on the day of the event. Registration includes sign-in and placing "eggstronaut" in a container.

The event will take place in the alley between the Civic Plaza and the Post office. Containers will be "launched" from the top story of the Civic Plaza parking structure. 

Free help and materials for participants to build their egg drop devices are available at the Environmental Science Workshop located at 120 2nd Street. See the contest rules below: 

Egg Drop Rules

  •  The goal is for the egg to survive the fall with no cracks.
  • The egg drop container must be able to pass through a 14" hoop.
  •  The following are not allowed: - wood containers or containers made of a material that could shatter - liquids or gel substances - styrofoam packing “peanuts” - duct tape or other kinds of reinforced tape
  •  One raw egg and one plastic bag shall be provided for each entry. The egg shall be placed in a plastic bag within the container to minimize mess if it breaks.
  •  Each entry is allowed one drop.
  •  The container shall be launched by a designated official.
  •  Containers must land on the ground and cannot be caught.
  •  Participants must clean up and dispose of their own egg and container and repair any damage to public or private property.
  •  MESA students shall be allowed group and multiple egg entries to comply with MESA rules.
  •  All minors shall provide a Permission Slip and Emergency Form signed by a parent or legal guardian at the time of registration.
  • Participants will have a chance to enter a raffle for a prize. Participants whose eggs remain intact after the drop will receive a second raffle ticket.  

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El concurso de lanzamiento de huevos se llevará a cabo el viernes 21 de febrero de 2025 de 3:00pm a 5:00pm. Los participantes pueden registrarse en la biblioteca y en el lugar antes o el mismo día del evento. La inscripción incluye registrarse y colocar su dispositivo con el huevo en un recipiente.

El evento se llevará a cabo en el callejón entre la Plaza Cívica y la oficina de correos. Los dispositivos se "lanzarán" desde el piso superior de la estructura de estacionamiento de la Plaza Cívica.

Los participantes pueden obtener ayuda y materiales gratuitos para construir sus dispositivos de lanzamiento de huevos en el Taller de Ciencias Ambientales ubicado en 120 2nd Street. Vea las reglas del concurso abajo:

  •  El dispositivo debe poder pasar a través de un aro de 14" en diámetro.
  •  No se permiten: Recipientes de madera o de algún material que pueda romperse - líquidos o sustancias gelificadas - embalaje de unicel tipo “cacahuete” - cinta adhesiva u otro tipo de cinta reforzada
  •  Se proporcionará un huevo crudo y una bolsa de plástico por cada entrada. El huevo se colocará en una bolsa de plástico dentro del recipiente para minimizar el desorden si el huevo se rompe.
  •  A cada entrada se le permite una caída.
  •  El dispositivo será lanzado por un funcionario designado.
  •  Los dispositivos deben aterrizar en el suelo y no se permite “atraparlos”
  •  Los participantes deberán limpiar y disponer de su propio huevo y recipiente y reparar cualquier daño a la propiedad pública o privada.
  •  El ganador es el huevo que sobrevive a la caída sin grietas.
  •  A los estudiantes de MESA se les permitirán entradas grupales y de huevos múltiples para cumplir con las reglas de MESA.
  •  Todos los menores deberán presentar una Hoja de permiso y un Formulario de emergencia firmado por un padre o tutor legal al momento de la inscripción.
  •  Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en una rifa para ganar un premio. Los participantes cuyos huevos permanezcan intactos después de la caída recibirán un segundo boleto para la rifa. 

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