Tournament Information

Rule Clarifications

Please be sure to check-out the Competitions link on the FAQ for frequently asked questions and rule clarifications that pertain to the Indiana State Tournament only.

Bio-Process Lab (B) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Can’t Judge A Powder (B) – Event supervisors WILL provide 1 molar sodium hydroxide. Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Cell Biology (C) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Chemistry Lab (B) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Elevated Bridge (B & C) – Safety Spectacles with Side Shields (ANSI Z87). These provide particle protection only. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Egg-O-Naut (C) – HIGH Impact Eye Protection (ANSI Z87+) is required. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Environmental Chemistry (C) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Experimental Design (B & C) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Forensics (C) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Fossils (B & C) – Teams may bring ONE published field guide and one 3-ring binder. The materials must be 3-hole punched and inserted into the rings (sheet protectors are allowed).

It’s About Time (C) – Safety Spectacles with Side Shields (ANSI Z87). These provide particle protection only. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Junkyard Challenge (B) – HIGH Impact Eye Protection (ANSI Z87+) is required. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Mission Possible (C) – Safety Spectacles with Side Shields (ANSI Z87). These provide particle protection only. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Mousetrap Vehicles (C) – Vehicles MUST be impounded in their lowest energy state. HIGH Impact Eye Protection (ANSI Z87+) is required. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Ornithology (B & C) – Teams may bring ONE published field guide, the OFFICIAL INDIANA STATE BIRD LIST, and one 3-ring binder. The materials must be 3-hole punched and inserted into the rings (sheet protectors are allowed).

Physical Science Lab/Physics Lab (B & C) – Safety Spectacles with Side Shields (ANSI Z87). These provide particle protection only. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Reference Materials
FOR DIVISION B ONLY – All events that currently ALLOW one page or more of resources WILL now allow ONE 3-ring binder. The materials must be 3-hole punched and inserted into the rings (sheet protectors are allowed). The events that this affects are:

Anatomy
Bio-Process Lab
Disease Detectives
Dynamic Planet
Ecology
Fossils
Meteorology
Ornithology
Physical Science Lab (part II only)
Road Scholar
Science Crime Busters
Solar System
Shock Value

Science Crime Busters (B) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Technical Problem Solving (C) – Chemical/Splash Goggles (ANSI Z87) is required. These must seal tightly to the face completely around the eyes and have indirect vents. Teams that do not have proper eye protection will be disqualified.

Trajectory (B & C) – Eyewear rated Z87+ is required and this code must be clearly imprinted on the goggles by the manufacturer. Teams that do not have such goggles will be disqualified and will NOT be given an opportunity to launch.