Rule 3d. will NOT be followed in NC. Please cross out 3d. 3e should read "At the Regional, State, and National level: Teams must provide their own Balloon Launching Rig (inflated balloon, line(s) and launching perch such as pleated paper or balsa platform)." Event Supervisors at Regionals in NC will NOT provide a helium inflated balloon. All teams MUST provide their own Balloon Launching Rig.

Under Competition add r. Contestants who fail to bring and wear approved Safety Spectacles with Side Shields will not be allowed to compete (See: http://www.soinc.org/general protection.