Rules
The following Rules govern your participation in the 2016 Canstruction® International Competition.
Team
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Your team - Canstruction International requires a submission of 5 builder names as your Team Members . An unlimited number of
additional members, known as Associate Team Members , may take part in design, fundraising, and construction (most teams have 5 --- 7
members).
The Canstruction Structure:
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Structure Size - 10 wide x
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Design Plan - Teams must submit sketches/renderings to [email protected] including:
deep x
high. See page 2 Build Day --- Friday, March 11 , 2015, for more information on your build area.
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Official team name & title of structure
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Description of structure & dimensions of the structure
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Total number of cans & type to be used in structure-----The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will submit your order to a Food Bank
preferred grocery store of your choice, pick it up and transport it back to The Food Bank warehouse for storage. Detailed
instructions will be provided.
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Names of the five official Team Members & additional Associate Team Members
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Names of Team Supporters-----Should your team choose to solicit funds from other vendors, clients, or corporations, the names of
these organizations can be added to your team sign as Team Supporters .
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Your company logo
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Props are strongly discouraged-----the jurors prefer pure food structures, and you should try to solve design problems with food items.
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Most Needed Food Items as determined by The Food Bank include: Canned Meat & Fish, Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Stew & Chili, Beans
in Sauce, Dry Beans, Canned Pasta, Canned Tomatoes/Pasta Sauce, Rice, and Macaroni & Cheese. Please make every effort to use
nutritious foods in your design.
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Cans must be full, unopened, and unaltered, with labels intact and legible. Labels MAY NOT be covered, stripped off, or altered in any
way. However, a single layer of clear packing tape may be used over top of cans. Please ensure containers made of plastic or materials
other than aluminum can support the weight of cans stacked on top. Cans MAY NOT be painted or glued. Leaving the cans in their original
carton packaging simplifies post-event transport and food distribution.
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The Food Bank of Waterloo Region preferred grocery store - Please choose food products from these select stores only:
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Sobeys Bridgeport --- 94 Bridgeport Road East, Waterloo (10% discount)
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Zehrs Conestoga Mall --- 555 Davenport Road, Waterloo (10% discount)
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Walmart, St Jacobs Market - 135 Farmers Market Road, Waterloo (no discount)
Please ensure you have noted the product description, colour of the can, quantity and most importantly the UPC code.
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Structures must be completely self-supporting - Structural supports must not be load bearing. Sheets of foam core, Masonite, MDF,
Plexiglas, cardboard, cardboard tube or plywood, max ¼ thick, can be used as a leveling device between rows of cans. Teams may use
temporary adhesives such as Velcro, clear and/or double-sided tape, high-tension rubber bands, nylon string, wire, and zip ties. Permanent
adhesives or glue MAY NOT be used. Please note that painting is prohibited in the mall.
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Electricity can be used for your build-----requests must be sent to [email protected]
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Pre Building --- you may practice and pre-build your structure in The Food Bank warehouse at a pre-determined time. Details will be
provided.
B u i l d D a y -- Friday, March 11th 2015
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Build Base --- The floor surface at Conestoga Mall is tile. Consider using a plywood or Masonite base for levelling purposes.
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Build Time --- A total of 10 hours is allowed. You must maintain a maximum of 5 people in the 10 x 10 build space at any one time. Team
members outside of the 10 x 10 build area are permitted to un-box and organize cans, prepare materials, or perform other related tasks.
Team members inside and outside of the build area may swap roles as often as necessary.
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Supplies --- Teams must bring all of the supplies and equipment necessary to build the structure (tape, scissors, foam core, cardboard,
ladders, etc.). Overestimate and be prepared!
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Complications --- If it looks like your structure is unsound, sagging, slipping, or proving otherwise unstable at any time during the event,
your team captain will be contacted and must be prepared to return and fix it immediately. If rebuilding is impossible, your team must be
prepared to box up cans and remove your structure.
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Minor Repairs including re-taping or repositioning of a limited number of cans or food items back into the structure will be completed by
the organizing committee or authorized Food Bank staff. Team captains will not be notified if minor repairs are conducted.
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Judging
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Judge decisions are final. Your structure and company representation WILL NOT be identified during the judging. Signage will be
displayed after the judging is complete.
Awards
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Awards will be given in the following categories:
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Most Meals Raised (**NEW THIS YEAR!) --- Calculated by converting funds ($1 = 3 meals) & lbs (1 meal = 1.28 lbs) raised into
meals. The Food Bank has set a base target for your team of $1500. Increase your target to increase your chances of winning.
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Best Use of Labels --- Design of the structure is enhanced by the labels. Strong use of colour and careful alignment add to the
visual impact
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Best Meal --- The products used in the structure could make a dish or a complete meal. Nutritious choices which include all food
groups will be important
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Structural Ingenuity --- How did they get that to stand? Hidden structural supports, balance, and gravity defying designs will wow
judges
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Judges
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Honourable Mention
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--- Voted on by the public. The structure that raises the most donations to The Food Bank
wins. Announced post event.
Photos of all structures will be submitted for judging in the International competition. Winners at the local level compete internationally in
the same category they won locally. A jury will convene in May of each year to select the International winners. Winners will be announced
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