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Egg-O-Naut

Before the tournament, teams will design and build up to two rockets. At the tournament, the rockets will be launched outdoors and evaluated based on how long they remain aloft while carrying an Egg-O-Naut (a raw Grade A large chicken egg). The objective is for the rocket to achieve the longest flight time while returning the Egg-O-Naut safely to the ground without breaking the egg.

Inclement Weather Plan: The event runs unless there is thunder or lightning or the Event Leader determines the wind/rain is too strong to safely run the competition. Otherwise, the event runs since everyone experiences the same conditions. 

Resources

How to Build a Water Rocket

Nerds, Inc (excellent rocket launchers like the ones used at NCSO tournaments)

Egg Rocket Lesson Plan

FAQs

Have a question about an event? Check our Event Intel: Coach Questions & Answers (coming soon) for answers to all event FAQs submitted by coaches. The document includes event-specific questions and clarifications and will be updated as additional questions are reviewed and answered.

Please check the FAQ document before submitting a new question – you may find your answer already there!