Johnston TSA Contest @Johnston Middle School              

February 28, 2025                          

Check in 5:30 -6:00

Event                    Entry Limit                         Start Time                                                       

RC racing             4 teams of 3 Per chapter               5:55 driver meeting                       

                                                                                          6:00 racing starts

               *3 heat races with a top 4 final if time permits.  8:30 cut-off.

Tech Bowl           2 teams of 3 Per chapter                              6:00 HS                6:30 MS                                            

Problem Solving              3 teams of 2 Per Chapter              6:00 MS               6:30 HS                                             

               *Bring the approved kit described in the national rules.

               *MS teams must be in line to test at 8:00, HS at 8:30

Structure             unlimited                            6:30 testing       

               MS &     HS: 2 column towers                     

               Bring Pre-Built for testing to determine efficiency no drawing required

Dragster              unlimited                            6:00 Measuring and Weigh          6:30 Race

MS weight: 60-70 grams, length 205-215 mm      HS weight: 35 grams minimum, Length 280-290 mm

               *No drawing required, however illegal cars will not be run

Robotics                             unlimited                            Open course                      *Sign up for a run time

Forensics             3 teams of 2                      6:00 by appointment                     

Photography     unlimited                            6:00       drop off                                                           

               HS Photographic Technology-2025 Theme: Using five photographs, tell a story about your journey in TSA.

               MS Digital Photography – Theme: Through the Eye of an Animal-  Four (4) digital photographs are required for the portfolio.

Graphic               unlimited                            6:00       drop off                                                           

Promotional Design HS: Branding materials for a fictitious restaurant

Promotional Marketing– “Students Helping Grandparents” promotion

Flight- unlimited

               Bring built, timed flights only

Chapter Team- 2 teams per chapter

               Scheduled time, pick up details at check in.

Prepared Presentation High School- Theme: Digital Music Production

Prepared Speech Middle School- Theme: Tune Into Technology

Debating Technical Issues-

Coding