Contest: Bicycle2076 Results and Pictures
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Awards: 4:30 PM
Location: Cardinal Activity Centerhio Expo Center
1. A clock trophy winner in previous years is not eligible to participate in the same class in the current year. Any previous trophy winner of Class J-6 is ineligible to compete again.
2. Counties may be represented by a maximum of one participant in each class.
3. Bicycle day will include an interview, parts identification, bicycle inspection, and bicycle rider skill course. Class J-6 will have a written examination instead of an interview.
4. All participants will be required to provide their own bicycle.
5. All participants will be required to provide their own helmet and wear it during the skill course activity.
6. Contestants will report for judging as per schedule.
7. Awards will be presented at approximately 4:30 p.m. Changes in award times will be posted at the event.
Classes:
J-1 Bicycle Adventure I (ages 11 & younger)
J-2 Bicycle Adventure I (ages 12 & older)
J-3 Bicycle Adventure II (ages 11 & younger)
J-4 Bicycle Adventure II (ages 12 & older)
J-5 Bicycle Adventure III (ages 13 & younger)
J-6 National Qualifier (ages 14 & older) All bicycle contestants age 14 & older will be automatically registered to compete in this class, in addition to their assigned class; (J-2 or J-4). There is no separate class for participants 14 & older enrolled in Bicycle Adventure III. They must be registered to compete in class J-6. Contestants in this class will complete a written exam of 25 questions taken from all three project books. The winner will compete in the National 4-H Engineering, Science and Leadership Event in September 2007.
This event is designed to provide 4-H’ers enrolled in the 4-H bicycle program with an educational activity. Participants will have an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and care of the bicycle and the rules associated with its operation as well as demonstrate their skills in bicycle riding. Safety will be stressed throughout the contest. This contest will include (time limits as shown):
1. Bicycle inspection
2. Interview (7 minutes); for class J-6 a written exam replaces the interview (20 minutes)
3. Parts identification (8 minutes)
4. Skill riding events:
Straight-line test
Double obstacle test
Turning around
Emergency turn and stop
Figure eight steering
The contest is designed to be practical demonstration and an attempt has been made to simulate operating conditions. Judges will preside over the event and their decision will be final.
Scoring: The points-off system will be used with penalty points given for errors. The winning contestant will be the one with the lowest total score.
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