Division C Rules Modifications & Clarifications

All Rulings on this page, which includes rulings from Nationals and New Jersey, are BINDING at ALL New Jersey tournaments.
A copy of all published clarifications will be provided to event officials at each tournament.

Unpublished Judgements are NOT binding at New Jersey Tournaments and are at the event official's discretion.

This page lists Rules Clarifications which are specific to NEW JERSEY.
National Rules Clarifications and National FAQs are also binding at New Jersey Tournaments

For National Rules Clarifications please visit https://www.soinc.org/events/rules-clarifications

For National FAQs please visit https://www.soinc.org/division_c_events

Last Updated 15 February 2026

Boomilever

Competitions will have hand scoop loading and some competitions may utilize the auto loading testing stand.

The Boomilever wall attachment is new this year. The event no longer uses the J-hook as the wall attachment. This year the competition uses a more common furniture bolt positioned so the inside edge is 3 cm from the surface of the testing wall. The furniture bolt is readily available in local and national chain hardware stores.

Bungee Drop

The rig to be used in 2026 is the same as last year. It is the Eisco Labs Newton's Second Law of Motion Apparatus.

Hovercraft

Base surface is made from 4x8 sheet of particle board that is used for shelving. Surface is smooth, shelf board material. Side rails are constructed from coated (polymer) 1"x4" trim.

Laser timing system will not be used.

Ramp is made of whiteboard material

Event rules for ALL Science Olympiad events in the 2026 Official Rules Manuals supersede any and all materials found at the "Science Olympiad Student Center Wiki" or anywhere else online. The "Science Olympiad Student Center Wiki" is not maintained by National Science Olympiad.