Design and build a water rocket within the specified dimensions, robust enough to withstand the pressure and when launched from the launch pad achieves the maximum altitude above ground level. The team with best design and maximum airtime will be nominated as the winner.
The competition is open to all. Construct a team of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 members. Build a water rocket as defined in the specifications in rulebook. The rocket must not be made from any ready-made kit, if found so, the team will be disqualified.
The challenge is to launch a rocket powered by water/air pressure and land it in designated target zones, earning bonus points by time of flight. Safety checks are conducted upon arrival, and only the first rocket launched in each round counts towards the total score. Labels designating scoring rockets are crucial for awarding bonus seconds. Each round takes 30 minutes, with a marshal assigned to inform the correct launching elevation angle and permissible directions of flight. The landing zone is a large, sanded area 20m by 80m, adjacent to the firing line containing bonus zones. Fast-falling rockets must land in the landing zone or lose points, while soft-landing rockets with parachutes will be counted for the longest time in the air award.