2014 General Information v1.0 Web Booklet Version1

Australia: General Information 2014/2015 Season
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Version 1.0 April 2014
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CONTENTS
F1 in Schools Challenge The Vision .................................................................................................... 4
F1 in Schools Whats 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. C ADET C LASS ................................................................................................................................. 9
2. D EVELOPMENT C LASS .................................................................................................................. 10
3. P ROFESSIONAL C LASS .................................................................................................................. 10
Competitions ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1. S CHOOL C OMPETITIONS : ............................................................................................................. 11
2. R EGIONAL F INALS : ....................................................................................................................... 11
3. S TATE & T ERRITORY F INALS : ....................................................................................................... 12
4. N ATIONAL F INAL : ........................................................................................................................ 12
5. W ORLD F INALS : ........................................................................................................................... 13
Registration ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Fees and Costs ....................................................................................................................................... 14
State and National Prizes ...................................................................................................................... 15
1. D EVELOPMENT & P ROFESSIONAL C LASSES .................................................................................. 15
2. C ADET C LASS ............................................................................................................................... 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 programs main objective is to help change perceptions of design, engineering, manufacturing, science and
technology 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 WHATS 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 student
excellence!
CAD (Computer Aided Design) encourages students to think, explore and visualise their ideas in threedimensions, 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 time
and total safety. Packages such as Denford VR Milling allow CNC machining to be experienced, even when
you dont 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.
CURRICULUM FIT
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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
- Industry Links
- Career Awareness
- Innovation
- Graphics
- Project Management
- Sustainability
- Literacy
- Enterprise
- Clarity of Information
- Self-Esteem
- Engineering
- Collaboration
- Budgeting
- Research & Testing
- Multimedia
- Team Work
- Forestry
- CAD/CAM/CNC
- Marketing
- ICT
- Safety
- Manufacturing
- Communication Skills
- Soft Employability Skills
- Presentation
- Science
- Math
- Materials and Properties
- Resource Management
- Initiative & Perseverance
- Self, Team & Project Evaluation
- 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.
DESIGN BRIEF
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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 are
detailed 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.
Alistair Smith, Design Engineer Redline Racing with

Formula 1 World Champion, Lewis Hamilton
2009 World Championship, London
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 35*
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 car
body. 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
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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 global
partner, 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 centres please contact
REA on 1300 204 478 or email us via
contact@rea.org.au.
If you are interested in becoming a certified
manufacturing centre please contact us via
contact@rea.org.au.
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 conference
across 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 students 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 Seasons Rules and Regulations
document downloadable from www.rea.org.au.
1. C ADET C LASS
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. D EVELOPMENT C LASS
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 2
members 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. P ROFESSIONAL C LASS
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
School Competitions
Regional Finals
State / Territory Finals
National Final
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. S CHOOL C OMPETITIONS :
(May July)
Recommended Minimum School Competition Project Inclusions
o
o
o
o
1 or 2 completed cars per team

Portfolio sections or poster as defined by teacher
Industry links or related study
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 visit
or 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. R EGIONAL F INALS :
(July September)
Recommended Minimum Project Entry Inclusions
o 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)
The Stingers had modest, yet effective beginnings.

2005 Victoria University Regional Final.
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 contact@rea.org.au to locate details related to your
nearest regional final and make contact with the coordinating
teacher.
Whilst its ideal for students to attend regional finals, we
recognise this is not always possible.
The Stingers Year 8

2006 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. S TATE & T ERRITORY F INALS :

(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!
Teams are judged by Professional Engineers!
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 to
represent 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. N ATIONAL F INAL :
(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 VIPs 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.
2008 National Final Parliament House Canberra
Elements and quantities will be defined in supplementary information provided leading up to the National
Final.
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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.
Speedalicious
Gymea Technology High School. F1 Team Lotus
2010 Australian Grand Prix!
5. W ORLD F INALS :
(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
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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)
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. D EVELOPMENT & P ROFESSIONAL C LASSES

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 AWARD 1 (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 AWARD 1 (State & National):

(The teams winning the final race in each competition class)
BEST REACTION TIME 1 (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 PORTFOLIO 1 (State & National):

(Team with highest score for Criteria 6 + Criteria 9)
BEST TEAM PIT DISPLAY 1 (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 PRESENTATION 1 (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 DESIGN 1 (National):

(Team with best result from Aerodynamic Testing of Car)
ENCOURAGMENT AWARD 1 (National):

(Discretion of the Chair of Judges)
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3 RD PLACE 1 (National):
(Team with the third highest scoring sum of all marking criteria)
2 ND PLACE 1 (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.
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. C ADET C LASS
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 vs 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 MALAYSIA
PentaGliders 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: contact@rea.org.au
Website: www.rea.org.au
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REA encourages students to take on and be the best in the world!

REA is an F1 in Schools strategic founding global partner.

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

Industrial Technology Engineering, Design and Technology, Graphics Technology,

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

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

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

WACE Endorsed Program F1 in Schools Technology. Technology and Enterprise

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

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Alistair Smith, Design Engineer Redline Racing with

If you enter as a Professional or Development Class

HOW TO OBTAIN SUPPORTED SOFTWARE, HARDWARE & CONSUMABLES

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MANUFACTURING, TEST AND RACE CENTRES

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Development Class (Yrs 5-9)

Professional Class (Yrs 5-12)

Junior Division All Students in Years 5 to 9 only

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PRO Junior Division All Students in Years 5 to 9 only

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1 or 2 completed cars per team

The Stingers had modest, yet effective beginnings.

At many regional events, teams are only required to present

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3. S TATE & T ERRITORY F INALS :

Teams are judged by Professional Engineers!

2008 National Final Parliament House Canberra

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2009 World Championships London Australian Teams

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FEES AND COSTS

Competition Participation Fees

Cadet Class Teams: $165 Inc. GST per team

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

250 - 400 per student (Cadet Class n/a)

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1. D EVELOPMENT & P ROFESSIONAL C LASSES

GRAND PRIX RACE AWARD 1 (State & National):

FASTEST LAP AWARD (State & National):

KNOCKOUT CHAMPIONS AWARD 1 (State & National):

BEST REACTION TIME 1 (State & National):

BEST ENGINEERED DESIGN (State & National):

BEST TEAM PORTFOLIO 1 (State & National):

BEST TEAM PIT DISPLAY 1 (State & National):

BEST TEAM MARKETING (State & National):