RULES FOR EGG DROP CONTEST

1.   The objective is to build the lightest and smallest capsule possible that will keep a RAW egg from breaking upon impact with the earth. 

2.   The capsule must be designed so that the contestant may open it to prove authenticity of the raw egg. 

3.   The egg shall be of the standard, "run of the mill," chicken variety of average size and shall be supplied by the contestant. 

4.   The following limitations shall be observed: 

      a.   The shell of the egg shall not be treated in any way to make it more resistant to breakage. 

      b.   The capsule may not be attached to the drop mechanism or any permanent fixture by string or other method. 

      c.   The egg may not be dropped with the chicken as the capsule. 

      d    The capsule may not be dropped into any type of "catching" device. 

      e.   The capsule must be a composite of at least three different materials, one of which   may include paint. 

5.   The maximum dimension in any direction shall be 12 inches for the capsule and 36 inches overall.  The dimensions for any parachute apparatus will include only those of the actual apparatus and not the parachute. 

6.   The winners shall be determined by the smallest product of the volume of the capsule (in³) and the weight (lbs.) and the most creative.  Specifically, the volume will be graded on a scale of 0 to 35 points, with the smaller the volume, the more points awarded; the weight will also be graded on a 0 to 35 point basis, with the smaller the weight the more points awarded; and the creativity will be graded on a 0 to 30 point basis.  In case of several winners, prizes will be awarded in increasing value of the product.   

7.   Decision of the judges is final.