If a trebuchet poses any threat to safe competition, the judges reserve the right to disqualify it. No practice launches will be allowed on the day of the Physics Olympics. So be sure to test your trebuchet in advance. This is an exhibition event this year. There will be no ribbons or trophies for this event.
Participation is optional.
However, everyone is welcome to participate or observe this friendly competition. Each team will be responsible for providing one radio-controlled vehicle. The vehicle can be a modified store-bought remotely controlled vehicle. Each team will be responsible for the secrecy of their design. Each vehicle must be given a name.