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Australia: General Information 2014/2015 Season©

Version 1.0 – April 2014 2 | P a g e

COPYRIGHT NOTICE This document, all its contents (including images, text, procedures) are copyright 2014, Re-

Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd. All rights reserved.

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ALTERATIONSRe-Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd. reserves the right to alter any specifications and

documentation associated with the ‘Challenge’ without prior notice.

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CONTENTS

F1 in Schools™ Challenge – The Vision .................................................................................................... 4

F1 in Schools™ – What’s it all about? ...................................................................................................... 5

Curriculum Fit .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Design Brief ............................................................................................................................................. 6

How to Obtain Supported Software, Hardware & Consumables ............................................................ 7

Manufacturing, Test and Race Centres ................................................................................................... 8

Competition Classes ................................................................................................................................ 9

1. CADET CLASS ................................................................................................................................. 9

2. DEVELOPMENT CLASS .................................................................................................................. 10

3. PROFESSIONAL CLASS .................................................................................................................. 10

Competitions ......................................................................................................................................... 10

1. SCHOOL COMPETITIONS: ............................................................................................................. 11

2. REGIONAL F INALS: ....................................................................................................................... 11

3. STATE & TERRITORY F INALS: ....................................................................................................... 12

4. NATIONAL FINAL: ........................................................................................................................ 12

5. WORLD FINALS: ........................................................................................................................... 13

Registration ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Fees and Costs ....................................................................................................................................... 14

State and National Prizes ...................................................................................................................... 15

1. DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL CLASSES .................................................................................. 15

2. CADET CLASS ............................................................................................................................... 16

World Finals Honour Board ................................................................................................................... 16

Competition Calendar ........................................................................................................................... 18

Enquiries ................................................................................................................................................ 19


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F1 IN SCHOOLS™ CHALLENGE – THE VISION

F1 in Schools™ is a multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams of students from years 5 – 12 use industry style

technologies to Design, Analyse, Collaborate, Make, Test and Race miniature gas powered balsa wood F1 Cars.

The program’s main objective is to help change perceptions of design, engineering, manufacturing, science andtechnology by creating a fun and exciting learning environment for young people to develop an informed view about

careers in these domains.

F1 in Schools™ is rapidly realising its potential of becoming a truly global educational program that raises awareness

of Engineering, Technology, Science and Maths and is currently operating in more than 42 countries around the

world.

The F1 in Schools™ Technology Challenge in Australia is an initiative of the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd.

(REA) , a not for profit public company established to raise the awareness of modern engineering design and

manufacturing careers through exciting initiatives targeting young Australians.

About the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation:

REA runs a series of career intervention programs which are aimed at increasing the self-efficacy of students

toward careers involving Maths, Science and Engineering.

All intervention programs are based on Action Learning and include a strong focus on improving

communication and presentation skills, interacting with industry and using the best technology available in

the world.

REA relies on the use of heroes and role models to provide social influence to inspire students towards

careers that build a nation.

REA aims to excite Technology Teachers and raise the profile and importance of Technology Education

throughout the broader Australian Community. Exciting Teachers – Exciting Students!

REA encourages students to take on and be the best in the world!

REA is an F1 in Schools™ strategic founding global partner.

Two Australian teams participating in F1 in Schools™ using REA supported technologies qualifies for the

major prize, a trip to the represent Australia at the F1 in Schools™ World Finals!

Australian teams have now been crowned World Champions four times, in 2006, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and is

ranked Number One in the world for F1 in Schools. For more information about the success of Australian

teams at World Finals, visit http://rea.org.au/f1-in-schools/for-teams/competition-results/world-finals/ .

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F1 IN SCHOOLS™ – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

The F1 in Schools™ Technology Challenge is open to all Australian Students from school years 5 -12, to design and

manufacture CO2 powered model F1 style racing cars using the latest industry design and manufacturing technologies

and processes.

Student teams from schools across Australia will compete to determine the best team of designers, collaborators,innovators and the fastest car. Teams may compete in School, Regional and State finals, for the chance of being

invited to the F1 in Schools™ Australian National Final.

The best Australian Teams are invited to attend the World Finals.

The Challenge has been specially formulated so that all or some of its outcomes can be incorporated into any High

Schools’ Technology, Design, Science or even Maths curriculum.

CAD/CAM, CNC and VR systems are common place in industry, which is why it is so important for the engineers,

designers and manufacturers of the future to come to grips with them early. These technologies are fundamentally

based on science and maths and provide for a fun action learning approach to this curriculum.

Students using CAD/CAM, CNC and VR technologies are able to create projects using the same technologies used by

Industry of all scales. REA provides schools with ‘Best in the World’ technology solutions, a tool box for studentexcellence!

CAD (Computer Aided Design) encourages students to think, explore and visualise their ideas in three-

dimensions, using features such as curve modelling and surface rendering, alongside more traditional

orthographic presentations.

CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) packages, such as QuickCAM Pro, create an environment where CAD

designs can be developed and prepared for automated manufacturing processes.

CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) packages, such as VWT (Virtual Wind Tunnel) allow computer models

of designs to be analysed with regard to aerodynamic efficiency, then modified to further increase

performance before anything is physically manufactured.

VR (Virtual Reality) packages allow complicated machining and processing tasks to be practised in real timeand total safety. Packages such as Denford VR Milling allow CNC machining to be experienced, even when

you don’t actually own the real CNC hardware.

Team Collaboration and Video Conferencing systems allow students to solve problems in live and offline

forums, collaborate by sharing and developing files on-line and visiting manufacturing centres without

having to leave their classroom.

CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Machines, such as the Denford Routers, allow processed CAD

models to be manufactured to high degrees of accuracy, fit and finish.

Desktop sized Wind Tunnels and Smoke Visualisation allow students to get hands on with the science of

aerodynamics and motion.

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There are many ways that the Challenge may be integrated into the curriculum. The Challenge has been successfully

delivered into the Key Learning Areas of Technology, Design, Science and Maths in Australian Schools. It is particularly

suited to school subjects dealing with Engineering, CAD/CAM and design.

QLD Essential Learnings: Technology, investigating and designing, producing evaluating and

reflecting. Technology Practice, Materials, Information and Systems. Science

NSW Industrial Technology Engineering, Design and Technology, Graphics Technology,

Technology Mandatory, Engineering Studies, Science.

ACT Technology KLA Essential Learning (EL) 25. Interdisciplinary EL1, EL2, EL3, EL5, EL6.

English EL8, EL9, EL10. Maths EL16, EL17, EL18. Science EL19, EL20.

VIC Essential Learning Standards, Year 9 -10 (Developing Pathways). Interdisciplinary

Learning, Communication domains of: Design, Creativity and Technology. Information

and Communications Technology. Thinking Processes. Science.

TAS Vocational and Applied Learning: Digital Media, Powered Technology, Resistant

Materials, Business Enterprise and Combinations. Four strands of Innovation and Design,

Systems and Processes, Applications and Solutions, Futures Planning and Materials

Design and Technology. Science

SA Cross Disciplinary Studies –Stage 1. Integrated Learning. Business Enterprise and

Technology – Design and Technology, Information Processing and Publishing,

Information Technology, Workplace Practices.

WA WACE Endorsed Program – F1 in Schools™ Technology. Technology and Enterprise –

Technology Process, Materials, Information, Systems, Enterprise, Technology Skills,

Technology in Society.

NT EsseNTial Learnings - domains of Inner Learner, Creative Learner, Collaborative Learner

and Constructive Learner. Learning Technology: [LT-R], [LT-P], [LT-O], [LT-S]. Learning

Area: Technology and Design - Designing, Producing and Critiquing.

The Challenge provides for student learning outcomes linked and not limited to:

- Design - Engineering - Manufacturing

- Industry Links - Collaboration - Communication Skills

- Career Awareness - Budgeting - ‘Soft’ Employability Skills

- Innovation - Research & Testing - Presentation

- Graphics - Multimedia - Science

- Project Management - Team Work - Math

- Sustainability - Forestry - Materials and Properties

- Literacy - CAD/CAM/CNC - Resource Management

- Enterprise - Marketing - Initiative & Perseverance

- Clarity of Information - ICT - Self, Team & Project Evaluation

- Self-Esteem - Safety - Technical Interpretation

One of the great things about the F1 in School program is its portability across learning areas. Teachers can

easily implement the program with a preferred focus. For example the focus could be as a CAD unit of work,

an Engineering unit of work or even as an applied physics unit.

Teachers should consider including their whole class, forming multiple teams of 3-5 students to work on

designs and project components in their own teams.

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You are a Formula One Team commissioned to

design, construct and race a model of the fastest

straight line speed Formula One Car of the Future.

There are special design specifications and racing

regulations for this controlled racing category and

parameters you must work within. These aredetailed in the 2014/2015 Rules and Regulations

document downloadable from www.rea.org.au.

To succeed in the challenge you will need to work

with modern design and manufacturing

technologies like CAD (Computer Aided Design)

software and CNC machines. You will also need to

form one or more industry partnerships, to get

advice or even assistance with manufacturing

components not possible within your school.

If you enter as a Professional or Development Class

team, collaboration and industry links are a very

important part of the challenge marking criteria and

your whole design for manufacture process will need to be documented, along with team marketing and promotion.

Just like in Industry, to design and manufacture your project, you will need to work as part of a team of 3 –5*

students. Ideally, a main team role should be allocated to each person. However, you may have to double up on

some roles and responsibilities, depending on the team size.

* Note: Cadet Class teams consist of 1-3 students.

There are many tasks that must be mastered, in order to design, manufacture, prepare and finally enter a car for

racing, making TEAMWORK vital to your success. READ AND KNOW THE RULES!

The following roles are suggestions to help you get started:

DESIGN ENGINEER

This person is responsible for the styling and aerodynamic performance of the car design. The Design Engineer

will work with 3D CAD and need to liaise with the Manufacturing Engineer through the use of CAM (Computer

Aided Manufacture) software to ensure ideas can be realised. The Design Engineer will need to have a good

understanding of the rules and regulations.

RESOURCES MANAGER

This person manages time, materials and equipment for design and making the cars. They could also be

responsible for developing ideas regarding team marketing and industry links. The Resources Manager will need

to liaise with all members to check tasks are progressing on time and offer additional help, if needed.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

This person is usually responsible for the construction of the car and in particular the CNC manufacture of the carbody. The Manufacturing Engineer will need to liaise with the Design Engineer to report and help solve issues

with manufacturing of the car.

TEAM MANAGER

This person would be responsible for managing the team, ensuring that all resources and team members are

ready for competition. The Team Manager works closely with other members, guiding and implementing

management strategies, team meetings etc. whilst offering assistance where necessary.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

This person would be responsible for producing graphical concepts for team identity as applied across the

project, including layout of documents and displays, together with the final graphic renderings and any additional

team marketing materials.HOW TO OBTAIN SUPPORTED SOFTWARE, HARDWARE & CONSUMABLES

Alistair Smith, Design Engineer – Redline Racing with

Formula 1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton

2009 World Championship, London

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The Re-Engineering Australia Foundation supports and supplies a range of software, hardware and consumables

required to participate in the F1 in Schools™ Challenge at any level.

REA supplied products include:

Balsa Blocks

Wheel Kits

CO2 Canisters

DENFORD Education Designed CNC Machines and CAM software

Virtual Reality Wind Tunnel Software

Training in all REA provided software and hardware

Wind and Smoke Visualisation Tunnels

Race Launch and Timing Systems & Race Tracks

To order supplies, visit our websites www.rea.org.au to access the REA ‘E-Store’.

Schools can use CAD modelling packages they currently have available as long as they can generate NC codes. This

can be achieved by creating an appropriate model and saving it as an STL file which can be read by QuickCAM Pro.

There are a number of 3D CAD packages that come with an F1 in Schools™ tutorial including the F1 in Schools globalpartner, Autodesk. For more information on free Autodesk and other 3D CAD software, click here.

MANUFACTURING, TEST AND RACE CENTRES

If you do not have access to manufacture, test and

race equipment in school we have a National

network of school partners around Australia that

can help. To find out more about our accredited

manufacturing, test and race centre’s please contact

REA on 1300 204 478 or email us via

[email protected].

If you are interested in becoming a certified

manufacturing centre please contact us via

[email protected].

Manufacturing Centres can produce your cars for you

if you do not have the appropriate equipment at your

school. Our School Manufacturing Centre partners

are equipped with CNC hardware (such as a Denford

Router) that allows remote machining of your F1 car designs.

Simply contact REA so we can put you in touch with your

nearest or any Manufacturing Centre to discuss your

requirements, then post, e-mail or video conferenceacross your CAD design or CNC file. The Manufacturing

Centre will then arrange for the production and return

shipment of your F1 car design model for a very

reasonable fee.

In some cases, Manufacturing Centres may cater for visits

by groups of students, wishing to experience the

machining processes first hand. Many schools are also

prepared to host visits by other schools to use their test

and race systems. Some will even loan the equipment

out!

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COMPETITION CLASSES

Eligibility for participation in the Australian and International competitions requires all team members to

be enrolled as full-time primary or secondary students at the time of the event.

There are three competition classes:

1.

Cadet Class (Yrs 5 – 12)A simplified project with a restricted pathway to state level competitions and no pathway to the World

Finals.

2. Development Class (Yrs 5-9)

For first time entering students or those who have participated in the Cadet Class. Students may only

participate in this class once. This class provides a collaboration team pathway to the World Finals.

3.

Professional Class (Yrs 5-12)

Open to all students but usually only entered by students in Yrs 5-9 who have competed in a previous

year. The National Champion Professional Team will represent Team Australia at the World Finals.

A student’s school year group is determined from the year group the student is in during the year of regional

and state competition.

This competition is open to all Australian School students.

Interschool collaboration teams are eligible.

The following class definitions must be read in conjunction with the current Season’s Rules and Regulations

document downloadable from www.rea.org.au.

1. CADET CLASS

This category is open to individuals or teams of up to 3 students from Years 5-12. Individual students and

teams are eligible despite being registered for this class in previous competition seasons.

There are two independent divisions at the State level of competition: Junior Division – All Students in Years 5 to 9 only

Senior Division – At least one student in the team is in Year 10, 11 or 12.

NOTE WELL: The simplified requirements and rules for this class are intended to reduce the cost and

complexity for participating teams and make the project easier to integrate into current school curriculum or

run as an extra-curricular activity.

Individuals or teams entering this class will not be required to submit the full range of project elements

applicable to the Development and Professional classes. The requirements of this class area as follows:

Project Elements

1. Submission of one car only (designed in 3D CAD) in accordance with the current Rules and

Regulations with painted or optional clear finish.

2.

Submission of 1 x A2 poster or 2 x A3 posters with content based on F1 Design Process.3.

Submission of an A3 dimensioned compliance drawing.

4.

Submission of an A3 size hi quality render.

Judging Elements

1.

Car fully scrutinised as per current Rules & Regulations.

2. Car raced as per criteria outlined in current Rules and Regulations.

3.

Assessment of A2 poster

This class is only offered at Regional and State Final level competitions. At regional and state final events, the

attendance of students registered in this category is optional. In lieu of attendance, students may send their

project elements to the event organiser to be received no later than one week prior to competition day. In

these cases, the car will be raced in Automatic mode.

Students who opt to attend finals events are to wear school uniform. State champions in this class MAY be

invited to display their project at the following National Final. This modified class of competition does not

have a pathway to the World Finals.

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2. DEVELOPMENT CLASS

This category is strictly only open to teams of students from Years 5-9 who have either participated in the

Cadet Class previously or competing in F1 in Schools™ for the very first time. Students can only participate

once in this class. Teachers and the actual school can have participated in previous years.

NOTE WELL: There are certain restrictions placed on this class of competition to reduce the cost and

complexity for participating teams. However, teams entering this class will be required to submit the full

range of project elements as outlined in the current Rules and Regulations document.

At regional level, teams must wear school uniform and propose a team uniform design in their portfolio. This

design may then be developed and worn if progressing to State level and beyond.

The overall Champions of this category will win the Major Development Class Prize, the right to represent

Australia as part of an International Collaboration Team competing at the following F1 in Schools™ World

Finals. Australian Development Class Champion team members will form an International Collaboration Team

with students from another country. Using modern collaboration tools, students will work across distance to

design, analyse, make and test a joint entry for the F1 in Schools™ World Finals! REA in conjunction with the

World Final organisers will make the decision regarding the country and team our students will collaborate with.

International Collaboration teams must consist of 4-6 official competing team members with a minimum of 2members from any one country i.e. 3 countries collaborating is the maximum. Most collaboration teams will

be formed from two countries and consist of three students from each country. Non-competing members of

the original National Final team MAY be invited to attend and participate in team support roles and other

organised activities but will NOT: be present during judging; be invited on stage to accept award prizes; or

wear the official team uniform.

The final decision and approval of the country Australian Development Class teams will collaborate with

lies with the World Final organisers and REA.

3. PROFESSIONAL CLASS

There are two independent divisions at the State level of competition:

PRO Junior Division – All Students in Years 5 to 9 only

PRO Senior Division – At least one student in the team is in Year 10, 11 or 12.

There is ONE overall Professional Class division at the National Final level.

Teams competing in this category must adhere to all rules and judging criteria as outlined in the F1 in

Schools™ Rules & Regulations document. The Champion Pro Junior and Pro Senior teams from each State

Final will be eligible to compete at the Australian National Final.

The National Champion Professional Class Team (inclusive of all Junior and Senior teams), will win the Major

Prize for this class - the right to represent Australia at the following F1 in Schools™ World Finals.

COMPETITIONS

F1 in Schools™ is a Global Challenge with over 42 countries participating from all over the world. Australia is

one of the Program Founding Partners and has enjoyed great success at the international level. Australian

Teams have been World Champions in 2006, 2011, 2012 and 2013, placing regularly in podium positions and

winning category awards including the prestigious Best Engineered Design Award multiple times.

Becoming F1 in Schools™ champions at any level is about more than just having the fastest car. To succeed

you must address all assessment and marking criteria as outlined in a separate document. Appropriate levels

of attention and time must be dedicated to each of the criteria, considering the mark values shown for each

key performance indicator. Becoming champions is about gaining the maximum TOTAL score possible.

The Competition process can be at five levels:

1. School Competitions

2.

Regional Finals3.

State / Territory Finals

4.

National Final

5.

World Finals


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Teams progressing from one level to the next are permitted and encouraged to further develop and refine

their designs and associated entry assets.

Check www.rea.org.au for updated event dates and locations.

1. SCHOOL COMPETITIONS:

(May – July)

Recommended Minimum School Competition Project Inclusions

o 1 or 2 completed cars per team

o Portfolio sections or poster as defined by teacher

o Industry links or related study

o Verbal presentation

Teachers choose some or all of the Challenge Marking Criteria and set these as the school based assessment

criteria for determining their best school teams. Racing is the highlight and we encourage teachers to run

their own school based race-off. This is a great opportunity to showcase the project to other students and the

rest of the school community. Schools may also choose to invite existing or potential industry partners to visitor even participate as a judge.

Teachers are encouraged to award outright and category awards. Industry partners often agree to sponsor

prizes. Why not create a school perpetual trophy? REA has a template certificates available for school

competitions.

Generally speaking the best 2 to 3 top scoring teams will represent their school at a Regional Final. However

this can vary from region to region and you should liaise with your Regional Coordinator to confirm this.

2. REGIONAL F INALS:

(July – September)

Recommended Minimum Project Entry Inclusionso 1 to 2 completed cars per team (1 for Cadet Class)

o Poster (Cadet Class) or 12 page portfolio

(Development Class) or 20 page portfolio

(Professional Class)

o Basic rule and regulation compliance

o Team wear school uniform but proposed future

team uniform design in Portfolio.

o Pit display design proposed. (n/a Cadet Class)

o Verbal presentation – optional (n/a for Cadet Class)

At many regional events, teams are only required to present

project work to satisfy a reduced number of assessment criteria.

Your Regional Final Coordinator can provide further information

regarding this.

Teams competing at Regional Finals must be registered with

REA. You will need to check our website www.rea.org.au or

email [email protected] to locate details related to your

nearest regional final and make contact with the coordinating

teacher.

Whilst it’s ideal for students to attend regional finals, we

recognise this is not always possible.

The Stingers had modest, yet effective beginnings.2005 Victoria Universit Re ional Final.

The Stingers –

Year 82006 F1 in Schools World Champions

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Cadet teams can send their cars for racing and poster for assessment to the Regional Final coordinating school

ahead of the event. Arrangement will need to be made with the Regional Coordinator for return of project

elements. The best Cadet, Development and Professional Class teams from each region progress to the State

Finals.

3. STATE & TERRITORY FINALS:

(September – November).

Project Entry Requirements

Elements and quantities will be defined in

supplementary information provided leading

up to State Finals.

o 2 - 3 completed cars per team (1 for

Cadet Class)

o Poster (Cadet Class) or 12 page

portfolio (Development Class) or 20

page portfolio (Professional Class)

o Team uniforms (school uniform for

Cadet Class)o Pit display –an expo style booth

supplied by REA with nominal external

dimensions of 2m (w) x 1m (D) x 2.4m

(H) (n/a for Cadet Class)

o 8 minute verbal presentation (n/a for

Cadet Class)

o Address all the applicable marking criteria!

REA hosts and manages all State / Territory Competitions. These are usually conducted at interesting venues

and can include industry visits as part of the programmed activities.

At this level of the competition, the full range of marking criteria will be assessed. The top scoring

Development Class Team, Professional Junior Class Team and Professional Senior Class Team are invited torepresent their State / Territory at the National Finals.

Champion Cadet Class teams from each state final will be invited to provide their projects for display at the

National Final.

Teams progressing to this level of the competition will need to consider budget and logistics for travel, team

uniforms and display assets. To participate, team attendance at this level is essential for all teams other than

the Cadet Class. Teams may need to engage financial sponsors to help with the required budget.

4. NATIONAL FINAL:

(February - March)

The Australian National Final is a most

prestigious event, normally conducted

over 3-4 days including the Gala Awards

Presentation, attended by the media

and VIP’s from Industry and

Government. The 2008 National Finals

Gala Awards Presentation was held in

the Great Hall of Parliament House with

25 Members of Parliament in

attendance!

Project entry requirements are the same

for the teams as for State Finals.

Elements and quantities will be defined in supplementary information provided leading up to the National

Final.

2008 National Final – Parliament House Canberra

Teams are judged by Professional Engineers!


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Expect the bar to rise significantly and the need for further project refinement in order to be competitive.

Teams progressing to this level of the competition will need to consider budget and logistics for travel, team

uniforms and display assets. To participate, team attendance at this level is essential for all teams other than

the Cadet Class. Teams may need to engage financial sponsors to help with the required budget.

5. WORLD FINALS:

(September - November)

World Finals are generally held over one week (including organised team activities) between September and

November of each year and where possible are held in conjunction with a Formula One™ Grand Prix.

In the past, World Finals have been staged in England, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and the USA.

In 2014, the World Finals will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

2009 World Championships London – Australian Teams

Redline Racing (ACT), 2nd Outright. AC Racing (AUS/CAN Collaboration), 3rd Outright.

Bio-Hazard (Menai, NSW), 4th Outright

‘Speedalicious’

Gymea Technology High School. F1 Team Lotus

2010 Australian Grand Prix!


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REGISTRATION

The registration process and cost structure for participating in F1 in Schools in Australia has changed in 2014. It

is important that teachers read and understand these changes. For detailed information on this and the

registration cut-off dates please visit http://rea.org.au/f1-in-schools/competition-registration-and-fees/.

Schools delivering the F1 in Schools™ program whether or not they intend on entering teams in the

competition must register online by the cut-off date advertised on the REA website at.

For REA competition planning purposes, teachers wishing to enter student teams in the F1 in Schools™

competition must register on-line via the REA website by the advertised date. Registrations after this date will

NOT be accepted.

The Challenge Agreement Form and Cadet/Development Class Declaration Form (where applicable) MUST be

completed by the supervising teachers for state and national finals and returned to REA no later than one

week prior to the published date for the relevant state final. These forms are downloadable from the REA

website.

Signed Media Consent Forms MUST be completed by students and returned to REA no later than one week

prior to the published date for the relevant state final. This form is downloadable from the REA website.

Note: A parent/guardian signature is required for all students under the age of 16 years).

Deadlines, race event dates and online registration details can be found at http://rea.org.au/f1-in-schools/.

FEES AND COSTS

1. School

There are NO fees associated with registering schools in the F1 in Schools competition.

2. Competition Participation Fees

Regional Finals: REA do NOT charge fees for teams participating at Regional Finals. However coordinators of

Regional Finals MAY charge participating teams a small fee to cover any costs associated with running these

events, although this is rare.

State/National Finals: REA will charge participation fees for team progression through to the State and National

levels of competition.

These fees will assist in funding the running of events including the provision of expo class booths for team pit

displays where relevant. At National Finals fees include some meals for all team members and up to two

supervising teachers.

These fees do NOT include travel and accommodation costs associated with participating in any event. All

travel and accommodation fees are the responsibility of teams and teachers.

Teams have the responsibility to raise sponsorship for all project elements including registration fees.

State Final:

Cadet Class Teams: $165 Inc. GST per team

Development & Professional Class Teams: $385 Inc. GST per team

National Final: $770 Inc. GST per team (Cadet Class n/a)

World Finals1: £250 - £400 per student (Cadet Class n/a)

1 Fee is levied by and paid to F1 in Schools UK – subject to change and varies according to currency exchange rate

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STATE AND NATIONAL PRIZES

1. DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL CLASSES

At State Finals, certificates only will be presented to winners of indicated categories.

At National Finals, a Perpetual Trophy, Medallions and Framed School Certificates will be presented except for

where indicated.

GRAND PRIX RACE AWARD1 (State & National):

(The team with fastest race time and scoring 195pts in the Grand Prix Race)

FASTEST LAP AWARD (State & National):

(The team with fastest individual net run time)

KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONS AWARD1 (State & National):

(The teams winning the final race in each competition class)

BEST REACTION TIME1 (State & National):

(Team with the quickest reaction launch resulting from all official racing)

BEST ENGINEERED DESIGN (State & National):

(Team with highest sub-total of Criteria 1 + Criteria 2 + Criteria 3 + Criteria 4 + Criteria 5)

BEST TEAM PORTFOLIO1 (State & National):

(Team with highest score for Criteria 6 + Criteria 9)

BEST TEAM PIT DISPLAY1 (State & National):

(Team with highest score for Criteria – 8)

BEST TEAM MARKETING (State & National):

(Team with highest score for Criteria 7.1 + Criteria 7.2)

BEST TEAM VERBAL PRESENTATION1 (State & National):

(Team with highest score for Criteria 10 + Criteria 11 + Criteria 12.3)

OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY COLLABORATION (State & National):

(Team with highest score for Criteria 12.2)

INNOVATION AWARD (State & National):

(Team with highest score for Criteria 12.1)

MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN1 (National):

(Team with best result from Aerodynamic Testing of Car)

ENCOURAGMENT AWARD1 (National):

(Discretion of the Chair of Judges)


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3RD PLACE1 (National):

(Team with the third highest scoring sum of all marking criteria)

2ND PLACE1 (State & National):

(Team with the second highest scoring sum of all marking criteria)

CHAMPIONS (State & National):

(Team with the highest scoring sum of all marking criteria)

The Major Prize for the National Final winning Professional Class and Development Class2 teams and their

supervising teacher is an invitation to represent Australia at the F1 in Schools™ World Finals!

1 Perpetual trophies are not provided for these awards.

2 The Development Class team will win the right to represent Australia at the F1 in Schools™ World Finals as part

of an International Collaboration team.

Note: The team and country with whom the winning Development Class team collaborates will be determined by REA in

partnership with the World Finals organisers.

The level of funding awarded for this prize is subject to sponsorship obtained by REA. Winning teams will be

required to raise any additional sponsorship / funding required for travelling to and/or participating in the

World Finals.

2. CADET CLASS

FASTEST LAP AWARD (State):

(The team with fastest individual net run time)

BEST POSTER (State):(Team with highest score for Criteria 9)

BEST DESIGNED CAR (State):

(Team with highest score for Criteria 1 & 2)

CHAMPION (State):

(Team with the highest scoring sum of all marking criteria)

Note: For Cadet Class teams there is no pathway to the World Finals

WORLD FINALS HONOUR BOARD

2004 - Birmingham UK

Thunder Down Under (Interstate Collaborative - Daniel Bryan-Curnow & Rochelle Calf)

3rd Outright

Best Engineered Car

2005/2006 - Birmingham UK

The Stingers - Trinity Grammar School, VIC

World Champions

Best Engineered Car

Brisk in Pink - Cheltenham Girls High School, NSW

5th Outright

Most Innovative Design

2007 - Melbourne AUSTRALIA


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Race-a-Roos - Wesley College, WA

8th Outright

DASHA the Eagle - Laverton Secondary College, VIC

9th Outright

Best Engineered Car

The Stingers - Trinity Grammar School, VIC

12th Outright

2008 - Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA

Goshawk - Trinity Christian School, ACT

2nd Outright

Best Engineered Car

Impulse F1 - Barker College, NSW

3rd Outright

2009 - London UK

Redline Racing - Trinity Christian School, ACT 2nd Outright

Fastest Car (1.055 seconds)

Winners of the ‘Ashes’ trophy (Australia v’s England)

AC Racing - Noosa District State High School, QLD and Miles MacDonell Collegiate, Manitoba CANADA

3rd Outright

Best Collaboration Team

Best Team Portfolio

Bio-Hazard - Menai High School, NSW

4th Outright

Best Pit Display

2010 - SINGAPORE

Zer0.9 – Pine Rivers State High School, QLD and The Indian High School, Dubai UAE

2nd Outright


Basilisk Performance – Sebastopol College, VIC

5th Outright

Best Engineered Car

Best Team Portfolio


2011 – Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIAPentaGliders – Brooks High School, Launceston TAS

World Champions

Best Engineered Car



Trident Racing – Sebastopol College, VIC and Raffles Girls School, Singapore

5th Outright


Trans Tasman Racing – Mirani State High School, QLD and Auckland Grammar School, NZ

13th Outright


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2012 – Abu Dhabi UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Cold Fusion – Brighton Secondary School

World Champions

Best Engineered Car


Knockout Race Champions


Rapid Motion – Engadine High School, NSW and Sachsenwaldschule Gymnasium-Reinbeck, Germany

4th Outright


Team Spectra – Trinity Grammar School-Kew, VIC & Kyabram P-12 College, VIC

5th Outright

2013 – Austin - Texas UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A1 Racing – Phoenix P-12 Community College, VIC & Pine Rivers State High School, QLD

World Champions


Motion Racing – Engadine High School, NSW

5th Outright

Best Team Pit Display

Odyssey – Brighton Secondary School, SA & Donabate Community College, Ireland

6th Outright


Best Team Portfolio

COMPETITION CALENDAR

Many of the dates and venues are not available at the time of publishing this document. Please check

www.rea.org.au from time to time for updates.

Regional Finals: From 1 July – September, 2013*. (Check with regional coordinator)

Regional Finals must be conducted no later than six weeks prior to the corresponding State Final.

State Finals:

State Date/s Venue

ACT/NSW 6 & 7 November 2014 UWS, Kingswood Campus

VIC Week beginning 24 November 2013 Melbourne Convention &Exhibition Centre

TAS 18 & 19 September 2014 Tailrace Centre, Launceston

SA 8 & 9 September 2014 Royal Adelaide Show

WA 28 & 29 October 2014 Barbagallo Raceway, Wanneroo

QLD 22 - 24 October 2014 Mackay Christian College

National Final:

February/March 2015 TBC

World Finals:14 – 23 November 2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE

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ENQUIRIES

All enquiries regarding the Australian F1 in Schools™ Technology Challenge should be directed to:

Re-Engineering Australia Foundation Ltd.

Mailing Address:PO Box 136

Castle Hill NSW 1765

In Australia call: 1300 204 478

International: +61 2 9634 2144

Facsimile: (61) 2 8079 0622

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rea.org.au

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