Any glider configuration, such as canard, conventional, or all wing, is acceptable. A one page or less statement detailing the specifics of the design must accompany each entry. Failure to meet any of the design parameters will result in disqualification. Any questions concerning the design should be addressed prior to the day of the contest. The design statement must list, at a minimum, the entrant's name, school, grade, and address.
Distance of flight is measured from point of launch to point of touchdown.
Obviously, good straight-line stability is a must. The balance condition multiplier is multiplied with the sum of the other performance figures to determine the weight penalty value . The weight penalty is subtracted from the total performance score.