University of Minnesota Athletics
Contest: Science Of Hockey!
3/7/2018 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
March 7, 2018 Submit Your Science Of Hockey Entry Now!
It's time to put science on ice.
As Minnesota prepares to host the 2018 NCAA Women's Frozen Four (March 16-18) and Men's Frozen Four (April 5-7), kids across the State of Hockey can channel their excitement into "The Science of Hockey," which is a fun and unique educational opportunity designed to showcase the basics of science involved in the sport of ice hockey.
All that is needed is a cell phone, access to the internet, creativity and some adult supervision.
To participate, students (kindergarten through eighth grade) are invited to submit a 90 to 120-second video explaining one aspect of "The Science of Hockey." Videos should demonstrate understanding of a scientific aspect (chemistry, physics, kinesiology, physiology, etc.) and relate it to the game of ice hockey. For example, a video may explain velocity and relate it to a slap shot, acceleration of a skating player, what slows down a hockey puck moving on ice or reflexes of a goalie.
Submissions can be from individuals, classes or organizational groups (science clubs, scout organizations, etc.). The initiative, developed in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota, NCAA and Frozen Four local organizing committees for the 2018 Frozen Fours is designed to emphasize the importance of science in sports.
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and entries must then be submitted on GopherSports.com. Submissions need to be received by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on March 16, 2018. Videos will be evaluated based on scientific research, creativity and communication.
Entries will be organized into three age groups: kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade and sixth through eighth grade and by individual or group for a total of six categories. A panel of judges will determine the one finalist selected from each category for a total of six video finalists. From the group of finalists, the top two video entries overall will be named winners.
Finalists will receive complimentary passes to the Science Museum of Minnesota, where their videos will be displayed in the museum's lobby. Finalists in the individual category will receive four passes per participant. Finalists in the group category will receive one pass per participant. Finalist videos will also be posted on select NCAA social media channels. Four finalists will also receive a $100 gift card for classroom or organization supplies.
In addition to the prizes awarded to the finalists, the top two winning videos will be shown during the Men's Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center. Winning videos will be posted on the NCAA Frozen Four website and Science Museum of Minnesota YouTube and social media accounts. Each participant of the winning video will receive a voucher good for admission to one open skate session and one free skate rental at the new TRIA Rink at Treasure Island Center. Each winning entry will be awarded a $150 gift card for classroom or organization supplies.
It's time to put science on ice.
As Minnesota prepares to host the 2018 NCAA Women's Frozen Four (March 16-18) and Men's Frozen Four (April 5-7), kids across the State of Hockey can channel their excitement into "The Science of Hockey," which is a fun and unique educational opportunity designed to showcase the basics of science involved in the sport of ice hockey.
All that is needed is a cell phone, access to the internet, creativity and some adult supervision.
To participate, students (kindergarten through eighth grade) are invited to submit a 90 to 120-second video explaining one aspect of "The Science of Hockey." Videos should demonstrate understanding of a scientific aspect (chemistry, physics, kinesiology, physiology, etc.) and relate it to the game of ice hockey. For example, a video may explain velocity and relate it to a slap shot, acceleration of a skating player, what slows down a hockey puck moving on ice or reflexes of a goalie.
Submissions can be from individuals, classes or organizational groups (science clubs, scout organizations, etc.). The initiative, developed in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota, NCAA and Frozen Four local organizing committees for the 2018 Frozen Fours is designed to emphasize the importance of science in sports.
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and entries must then be submitted on GopherSports.com. Submissions need to be received by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on March 16, 2018. Videos will be evaluated based on scientific research, creativity and communication.
Entries will be organized into three age groups: kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade and sixth through eighth grade and by individual or group for a total of six categories. A panel of judges will determine the one finalist selected from each category for a total of six video finalists. From the group of finalists, the top two video entries overall will be named winners.
Finalists will receive complimentary passes to the Science Museum of Minnesota, where their videos will be displayed in the museum's lobby. Finalists in the individual category will receive four passes per participant. Finalists in the group category will receive one pass per participant. Finalist videos will also be posted on select NCAA social media channels. Four finalists will also receive a $100 gift card for classroom or organization supplies.
In addition to the prizes awarded to the finalists, the top two winning videos will be shown during the Men's Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center. Winning videos will be posted on the NCAA Frozen Four website and Science Museum of Minnesota YouTube and social media accounts. Each participant of the winning video will receive a voucher good for admission to one open skate session and one free skate rental at the new TRIA Rink at Treasure Island Center. Each winning entry will be awarded a $150 gift card for classroom or organization supplies.
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