SRSC 2025 - May 3, 2025

PEO Scarborough Chapter - SRSC 2025

We are pleased to hold our 7th Annual Seismic Resistance Structure Contest (SRSC).

This contest is for Grade 7 and 8 students from Scarborough Schools who will build building structures with balsa wood (can be found in Michael’s) sticks (do not use bamboo sticks) prior to the event (at home/school). The structures are evaluated by judges and are tested by a shake table on the day of the event.

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Important Information

* Registration Link: SRSC2025

* Deadline for registration: Saturday, April 19, 2025

* Date of competition: Saturday, May 3, 2025

* Venue: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough

* Registration Fee: $15/Team (a team can be of 2 or 3 persons - minimum 2 persons)

* Please email your concerns or questions to our event coordinator:[email protected]

Objectives

1. Competitors will build a structure using ONLY the following material: 

a. Balsa Wood stick (less than 5x5 mm thickness – can be found in Michael’s) -Do not use bamboo sticks 
b. White school glue 

c. Foam board (less than 7mm thick) – not to be used as wall covering 
d. Construction paper 

2. The structure is evaluated by the following measures: 

a. Quantitative 
 i. The structure is shake on the shake table for destruction performance. 

1. Stage I: Test table will be shaking at 3 stages of speed; each will last 10s. The total time of structure staying intact during the shake will be recorded: AA (in second)
2. Stage II: A wooden block will be placed and secured on the top of structure. Test table will be shaking for a certain speed and total time of structure staying intact will be recorded AA (in second)

ii. Height of the structure: BB 
iii. Weight of the structure: CC   

Total Score based on quantitative is AA (total time from Stage-1 &2) x BB /CC 

b. Qualitative

Each structure’s qualities are evaluated by judges based on the following attributes:

1. Construction technology
   1. Construction quality
   2. Technical presentation and description of the structure design and construction
   3. Aesthetics
   4. Creativity

Eligibility, and Prizes

1.Each team must have at least 2 students or up to a maximum of 3 students. To encourage teamwork, one student teams are not permitted.

2. Each participating team member must be a full time student attending a school located in the Scarborough area or student residing within the Scarborough area (proof of residency is required).

3. Prizes, in total value up to over $500, in 2 categories 

4. Building Performance Score and Judges' Score will be evaluated independently

5. The prizes for first, second, and third place will be awarded to each category (Building Performance, Judges' Score). 

6. All participants will be given a certificate of participation.

Registration

1. Registration will be on a first come first served basis.

2. Student’s teacher or parent/guardian must provide the address of the school of each student or residency address which is within Scarborough area (Proof of residency shall be provided on the event day).

3. If you have any difficulty in filling in the form, please contact the coordinator at: [email protected]  prior to filling in the on-line form.

4. There is no limit on the number of teams from each school, however, each teacher can complete up to 10 teams.

5. The registration fee is $15.00 per team. 

6. School teacher shall register the students in his/her class. If a school does not participate, parents or guardians of interested (eligible) students may register directly. 

General

1. This contest will be conducted in English only.

2. A panel of adjudicators will resolve all disputes. Their decisions are final and binding.

3. Teachers, parents, guardians and their guests are welcome to attend the event and cheer the participants. The competition will be held in the Council Chambers. The guests will be able to witness the whole event and see the students in action.

4. Teachers, parents, guardians and their guests are required not to assist or interfere with the contestants.

5. Space is limited for the audience up to 350. Entry is on a first come first served basis.

6. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the auditorium.

7. A student without proper registration will not be permitted to participate in the competition.

8. Building specification and Rules must be followed in making the building.

9. Bring some spare sticks, white glue, and construction paper for any last minute modifications, repairs to the building. Also bring garbage bag to assist in cleaning process

10. Every effort must be made to keep the premises and the surrounding environment litter free. All broken pieces must be stored in garbage bins, including the tested structures.