The information provided here 1) features updates/corrections to middle school and high school competitions and 2) highlights contest guidelines that may be easily overlooked.

General Rules (MS and HS)
Unless otherwise designated in a competition’s eligibility guideline, the maximum size of a team is six (6) members.

MS Engineering Structure
Please note the clarification (in italics) to the existing regulation D.3. on page 114 in the MS guide.
D.3. The width of the structure will be no less than 2 ¾” and no more than 4.“ The width of the bridge surface must be maintained for the entire length of the structure.

MS Graphic Design
The fourth section of the rating form [One page technical explanation (30 pts.) relates to Rule F (page 156 of the MS guide).
The technical explanation should include identification of the sources of images and/or artwork, and a description of the processes, software and techniques involved in the creation of the graphic design.

MS Robot TOBOR
Procedure C.1.a. should read:
The demonstration area is an elevated award platform measuring four feet by eight feet (4' x 8'), with two (2) ramps that measure four feet by two feet (4' x 2').
 
MS TSA Cup:  Marine Design
Regulation A 2 (page 269 of the middle school guide).The fully assembled and finished boat must fit in a box with the maximum inside dimensions of 6" x 6" x 16". Please note that these dimensions are designated as follows:

Length – 16 inches
Width – 6 inches
Height – 6 inches
HS Promotional Graphics
Overview (page 240)
In 2010, participants must include the theme of the 2011 conference, which is Snapshot of Innovation.

MS Website Design
Procedure C. (page 281) should read:
Participants design a website that features the chapter’s research findings on the topic posed in the event design brief.