Students invited to register for TWU Edible Car Contest

12/11/12

DENTON — Registration for Texas Woman’s University’s 15th annual Edible Car Contest currently is under way. The contest, which is open to students in grades 6-12 as well as TWU students, will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 in Hubbard Hall, located on Administration Drive on TWU’s Denton campus.

There is a $24 entry fee per team and the registration deadline is Feb. 24, 2013. Cash prizes totaling $600 will be awarded to the winners of the contest. For more information or to register, visit www.twu.edu/arts-sciences/edible-car-contest.asp or contact Anna Bussart at (940) 898-3325 or abussart@twu.edu.

Teams consist of four members, of which at least two must be female. All team members are encouraged to attend the event, but at least three team members are required to be present during the event and to claim any prize winnings. Entries need to resemble cars and adhere to dimensional specifications as outlined online at www.twu.edu/arts-sciences/edible-car-contest.asp. Cars will be tested and judged on their ability to roll down an inclined ramp, thus testing the durability, design and performance of the car. Other areas judged will be creativity, ingenuity and design. The total cost of materials should not exceed $15.

All contest entries must be made of food that is edible to humans.