Team Application
There are 4 different team categories. At the registration you need choose one of four categories to compete. The categories are Scouts, Navigators, Explorers, and Rangers.
Scouts
The SCOUT class is open to novice ROV teams in elementary through High School. SCOUT class ROVs are meant to be introductory projects enabling students to learn the fundamentals of ROV design and construction.
SCOUT class is most appropriate for:
SCOUT class is most appropriate for:
- Upper Elementary School
- Middle School
- High Schools new to robotics
Navigators
The NAVIGATOR class is open to intermediate ROV teams in Middle and High School. NAVIGATOR class ROVs are meant to be an intermediate level between SCOUT and RANGER class, to help students build on their knowledge of ROV design and construction.
This class is most appropriate for:
This class is most appropriate for:
- Middle Schools with 1 or more years’ experience in the SCOUT class
- High Schools with 0 to 1 years’ experience
Rangers
The RANGER class is our intermediate level of competition. Aimed at middle and high schools, the robots and missions become more complex and technologically advanced. All missions are performed without looking in the pool, relying only on the sensors and cameras the team equipped their ROV with.
RANGER class is most appropriate for:
RANGER class is most appropriate for:
- Middle Schools with robotics experience
- High Schools
- Community Colleges and Universities new to robotics
Explorers
The EXPLORER class is our most advanced level of competition with more complex engineering challenges, missions, and robots.
The EXPLORER class is most appropriate for:
The EXPLORER class is most appropriate for:
- High schools that have previously participated in a MATE competition
- Community colleges and universities
Missions
SCOUT Missions
DESIGN BRIEF
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
2. Retrieve the ESP’s cable connector from the elevator.
3. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for each competition class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
SIZE AND WEIGHT POINT VALUES
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING BONUS
<40cm diameter +10 points
40.01cm to 48 cm +5 points
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition list serve to ensure a timely delivery.
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
- Connect the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) to the power and communications hub:
2. Retrieve the ESP’s cable connector from the elevator.
3. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
- Place four pieces of mission-critical NASA equipment into a collection basket.
- Analyze a gas chromatograph of each sample to determine its origin.
- Collect and return two oil samples to the surface.
- Return the collection basket to the surface.
- Collect coral samples and return them to the surface for analysis
- Install a cap over the wellhead.
- Secure the cap to the wellhead with one bolt.
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for each competition class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
- 12 volts, 15 amps DC. Conversion to lower voltages is permitted topside and on the ROV. Onboard electrical power is not permitted.
- Manually-powered hydraulics and pneumatics are permitted. Pneumatic systems cannot exceed ambient pool pressure and must follow the fluid power specifications included within the competition manual.
- Lasers are NOT permitted.
- Maximum size limit: None. See below for additional details on size requirements.
SIZE AND WEIGHT POINT VALUES
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING BONUS
<40cm diameter +10 points
40.01cm to 48 cm +5 points
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition list serve to ensure a timely delivery.
NAVIGATOR Missions
DESIGN BRIEF
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
2. Lay the ESP cable through two waypoints.
3. Open the door to the port on the power and communications hub.
4. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for the NAVIGATOR class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
SIZE AND WEIGHT POINT VALUES
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING
< 44cm diameter +10
44.01cm to 48cm +5
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition listserve to ensure a timely delivery.
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
- Connect to the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) to the power and communication hub:
2. Lay the ESP cable through two waypoints.
3. Open the door to the port on the power and communications hub.
4. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
- Survey the seafloor to find and identify mission-critical NASA equipment.
- Place the equipment in a collection basket for retrieval by a crane at the surface.
- Collect and return two oil samples to the surface.
- Analyze a gas chromatograph of each sample to determine its origin.
- Collect coral samples and return them to the surface for analysis.
- Attach a flange to the top of the wellhead
- Secure the flange to the wellhead with one bolt
- Install a cap over the flange.
- Secure the cap to the flange with two bolts
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for the NAVIGATOR class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
- 12 volts, 15 amps DC. Conversion to lower voltages is permitted topside and on the ROV. Onboard electrical power is not permitted.
- Manually-powered hydraulics and pneumatics are permitted. Pneumatic systems cannot exceed ambient pool pressure and must follow the fluid power specifications included within the competition manual.
- Lasers are NOT permitted.
- Camera is required.
- Maximum size limit: None. See below for additional details on size requirements.
SIZE AND WEIGHT POINT VALUES
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING
< 44cm diameter +10
44.01cm to 48cm +5
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition listserve to ensure a timely delivery.
RANGER Mission
DESIGN BRIEF
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
2. Lay the ESP cable through two waypoints.
3. Open the door to the port on the power and communications hub.
4. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for the RANGER class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
NOTE: Watch for new safety requirements and additional, detailed electrical specifications within the competition manuals.
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING WEIGHT (in air) SCORING
< 48cm diameter +20 < 11kg +20
48.01cm to 54cm +10 11.01kg to 12kg +10
54.01cm to 60cm +5 12.01kg to 14kg +5
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition listserve to ensure a timely delivery.
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
- Measure the temperature of venting fluid.
- Determine the thickness of the ice crust.
- Determine the depth of the ocean under the ice.
- Connect to the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) to the power and communication hub:
2. Lay the ESP cable through two waypoints.
3. Open the door to the port on the power and communications hub.
4. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
- Survey the seafloor to find and identify mission-critical NASA equipment.
- Place the equipment in a collection basket for retrieval by a crane at the surface.
- Collect and return two oil samples to the surface.
- Analyze a gas chromatograph of each sample to determine its origin.
- Photograph corals and compare the images to previous years to assess their condition.
- Collect coral samples and return them to the surface for analysis.
- Attach a flange to the top of the wellhead
- Secure the flange to the wellhead with one bolt
- Install a cap over the flange.
- Secure the cap to the flange with two bolts
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for the RANGER class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
NOTE: Watch for new safety requirements and additional, detailed electrical specifications within the competition manuals.
- 12 volts, 25 amps DC. Conversion to lower voltages is permitted topside and on the ROV. Onboard electrical power is not permitted.
- Pneumatics and hydraulics are permitted provided that the team passes the MATE Fluid Power Safety Quiz and follows the specifications included within the competition manual.
- Lasers are permitted provided that the team follows the specifications included within the competition manual.
- Camera is required.
- Depth requirement at the international competition: 4.6 meters.
- Maximum size: 75 cm. Vehicles above this size will not be allowed to compete in the product demonstration. See below for additional details on size and weight requirements.
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING WEIGHT (in air) SCORING
< 48cm diameter +20 < 11kg +20
48.01cm to 54cm +10 11.01kg to 12kg +10
54.01cm to 60cm +5 12.01kg to 14kg +5
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition listserve to ensure a timely delivery.
EXPLORER Missions
DESIGN BRIEF
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
2. Lay the ESP cable through two waypoints.
3. Open the door to the port on the power and communications hub.
4. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for the RANGER class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
NOTE: Watch for new safety requirements and additional, detailed electrical specifications within the competition manuals.
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING WEIGHT (in air) SCORING
< 58cm diameter +20 < 17kg +20
58.01cm to 64cm +10 17.01kg to 19kg +10
64.01cm to 70cm +5 19.01kg to 22kg +5
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition listserve to ensure a timely delivery.
Outer Space: Mission to Europa
- Measure the temperature of venting fluid.
- Determine the thickness of the ice crust.
- Determine the depth of the ocean under the ice.
- Connect to the Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) to the power and communication hub:
2. Lay the ESP cable through two waypoints.
3. Open the door to the port on the power and communications hub.
4. Insert the cable connector into the port on the power and communications hub.
Inner Space: Mission-critical equipment recovery
- Survey the seafloor to find and identify mission-critical NASA equipment.
- Place the equipment in a collection basket for retrieval by a crane at the surface.
- Collect and return two oil samples to the surface.
- Analyze a gas chromatograph of each sample to determine its origin.
- Photograph corals and compare the images to previous years to assess their condition.
- Collect coral samples and return them to the surface for analysis.
- Attach a flange to the top of the wellhead
- Secure the flange to the wellhead with one bolt
- Install a cap over the flange.
- Secure the cap to the flange with two bolts
What follows is a summary of the electrical and fluid power requirements for the RANGER class. The complete design and building specifications will be included within the competition manual.
NOTE: Watch for new safety requirements and additional, detailed electrical specifications within the competition manuals.
- 48 volts, 40 amps DC. Conversion to lower voltages must be done on the ROV, not topside. Onboard electrical power is not permitted.
- Pneumatics and hydraulics are permitted provided that the team passes the MATE Fluid Power Safety Quiz and follows the specifications included within the competition manual.
- Lasers are permitted provided that the team follows the specifications included within the competition manual.
- Camera is required.
- Depth requirement at the international competition: 12.2 meters.
- Maximum size: 75 cm. Vehicles above this size will not be allowed to compete in the product demonstration. See below for additional details on size and weight requirements.
Launching payloads into orbit can cost NASA in excess of ~$20,000 USD per kilogram;* limiting the size and weight of objects launched into space is very important. In 2016, additional points will be given to vehicles under a certain diameter, and for EXPLORER and RANGER vehicles, under a certain weight.
All size and weight measurements will include the vehicle, all tools and components, and the tether. The topside control system and 1 meter of tether going into the control system will NOT be included in the length or weight measurement. To receive points for smaller sized vehicles, the two largest dimensions of the vehicle and tether must fit through a round hole of the following dimensions:
SIZE SCORING WEIGHT (in air) SCORING
< 58cm diameter +20 < 17kg +20
58.01cm to 64cm +10 17.01kg to 19kg +10
64.01cm to 70cm +5 19.01kg to 22kg +5
NOTE: In addition to the size and/or weight limitations described above, companies must be able to personally transport the vehicle and associated equipment to the product demonstration station and to the technical sales presentation room. The ROV systems must be capable of being safely hand launched.
RESOURCES
Teams are permitted to use the materials of their choice provided that they are safe, will not damage or otherwise mar the competition environment, and are within the defined design and building specifications.
Teams are encouraged to focus on engineering a vehicle to complete the product demonstration tasks; when considering design choices, teams should ask themselves which one most efficiently and effectively allows them to solve the problem. Re-using components built by previous team members is permitted provided that the current team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Using or re-using commercial components is also permitted, provided that team members evaluate, understand, and can explain their engineering and operational principles. Teams will be questioned extensively on their overall design and component selections during their technical sales presentations.
TIME
The complete competition manual will be released by November 1, 2015; teams have from that date until the regional events in the spring of 2015 to construct their vehicles and prepare the engineering and communication components (technical reports, engineering presentations, and poster displays). Visit the MATE website at www.marinetech.org or request to be added to the MATE competition listserve to ensure a timely delivery.
Registration
Registration Fees
Registration fees are collected PER TEAM when the team is created; team members and additional mentors DO NOT pay a registration fee. The MATE ROV Competition Fee Schedule for 2016 is as follows:
SCOUT$25
NAVIGATOR$25
RANGER$125
Your registration fee helps to offset the costs of running our regional.
RANGER teams advancing to the International Competition DO NOT pay an additional registration fee.
Registering a Team (Lead Mentors/Instructors)
Lead Mentors/Instructors are the primary mentor for the team - the "Responsible Adult" that is the main point of contact. A Lead Mentor/Instructor should be available to answer any and all e-mails that may come from competition coordinators. The Lead Mentor SHOULD NOT BE an active team student participant.
Please note that throughout the team creation process you will be called the "Team Captain" - this is OK! Your team will still need to identify a participating student to serve as the "Company CEO," but that is not required when registering your team.
You must create a distinct team name for each of your teams - no matter how many teams you are registering. If you are registering more than one team, you will need to submit separate registration forms.
Registration fee payments are credit card ONLY.
Registration fees are collected PER TEAM when the team is created; team members and additional mentors DO NOT pay a registration fee. The MATE ROV Competition Fee Schedule for 2016 is as follows:
SCOUT$25
NAVIGATOR$25
RANGER$125
Your registration fee helps to offset the costs of running our regional.
RANGER teams advancing to the International Competition DO NOT pay an additional registration fee.
Registering a Team (Lead Mentors/Instructors)
Lead Mentors/Instructors are the primary mentor for the team - the "Responsible Adult" that is the main point of contact. A Lead Mentor/Instructor should be available to answer any and all e-mails that may come from competition coordinators. The Lead Mentor SHOULD NOT BE an active team student participant.
Please note that throughout the team creation process you will be called the "Team Captain" - this is OK! Your team will still need to identify a participating student to serve as the "Company CEO," but that is not required when registering your team.
You must create a distinct team name for each of your teams - no matter how many teams you are registering. If you are registering more than one team, you will need to submit separate registration forms.
Registration fee payments are credit card ONLY.