Build eventDivision CPreviously coached at SEALS Academy
Scrambler
Teams construct a vehicle powered only by a falling mass that must travel a specified distance and stop as close to a target line as possible. Precision engineering and braking system design are key.
Age range
Grades 9–12
Event type
Build event — Division C only
Skills this event develops
- Mechanical engineering
- Energy transfer
- Braking systems
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Current program focus
SEALS Academy is now focused on youth rocketry.
This page remains as a historical resource. New inquiries should explore Mini Rockets and ARC coaching.