NEGM: Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition

Event Details

Kits cost $5.00 and include all building materials, rules, and entry form. Kits are available for purchase in February at various locations:​

• Nelson: SNC-Lavalin - #3 - 520 Lake Street, Nelson, BC
• Castlegar: Ready Engineering - 1402 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC
• Trail: SNC-Lavalin - 1319 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC, or Austin Engineering - 875 Farwell Street, Trail, BC
• Creston: Linda Farinowski at Wildflower School (in Prince Charles Secondary School) - 223 18th Avenue South, Creston, BC
• Grand Forks: City of Grand Forks - 7425 5th Street, Grand Forks, BC
• Greenwood: Greenwood Elementary School - 785 N Copper Road, Greenwood, BC

Event Schedule

• 9:30 AM–11:30 AM: Bridge entries
• 9:45 AM–2:00 PM: Bridge testing
• 2:30 PM–3:30 PM: Prize distribution

*All times are approximate

Age Categories

• Ages 8 and under
• Ages 9–12
• Ages 13–18
• Unlimited category (Contest organizers, family members, teachers, and anyone over 18)

Prizes

• $50, $40, and $30 prize money for first, second, and third strongest bridges in each of the three age categories under 19 years of age.
• A draw for prizes to all entrants under 19 years of age. To enter, build and enter a qualifying bridge.

Event Sponsor

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