University of Minnesota Athletics
Science of Gymnastics Contest
2/12/2021 3:30:00 PM | Gymnastics
As Minnesota prepares to host the 2021 Big Ten Women's Gymnastics Championships (March 20th), kids across the Midwest can channel their excitement into "The Science of Gymnastics," which is a fun and unique educational opportunity designed to showcase the basics of science involved in the sport of gymnastics.
To participate, students (kindergarten through eighth grade) are invited to submit a 90 to 120 second video explaining one aspect of "The Science of Gymnastics." Videos should demonstrate an understanding of a scientific aspect and relate it to the sport of gymnastics. For example, a video may explain the force exerted on a springboard for the vault or a video may demonstrate stretches to maintain flexibility. Submissions can be from individuals, classes, or organizational groups (gymnastics clubs, science clubs, scout organizations, etc.).
How to Enter: All video entries must be public, closed-captioned, and posted on YouTube. Links to those videos should then be submitted via the competition portal below by March 7, 2021.
Criterion: Videos will be evaluated based on scientific research, creativity and communication.
Winner Selection: Entries will be organized into three age groups: 1) kindergarten through second grade, 2) third through fifth grade and 3) 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 six video finalists. From the group of finalists, the top two video entries overall will be named the winners.
Prizes for Finalists:
To participate, students (kindergarten through eighth grade) are invited to submit a 90 to 120 second video explaining one aspect of "The Science of Gymnastics." Videos should demonstrate an understanding of a scientific aspect and relate it to the sport of gymnastics. For example, a video may explain the force exerted on a springboard for the vault or a video may demonstrate stretches to maintain flexibility. Submissions can be from individuals, classes, or organizational groups (gymnastics clubs, science clubs, scout organizations, etc.).
How to Enter: All video entries must be public, closed-captioned, and posted on YouTube. Links to those videos should then be submitted via the competition portal below by March 7, 2021.
Criterion: Videos will be evaluated based on scientific research, creativity and communication.
Winner Selection: Entries will be organized into three age groups: 1) kindergarten through second grade, 2) third through fifth grade and 3) 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 six video finalists. From the group of finalists, the top two video entries overall will be named the winners.
Prizes for Finalists:
- Finalists will receive complimentary passes to the Science Museum of Minnesota. Finalists in the individual category will receive four passes per participant. Finalists in the group category will receive one pass per participant.
- Finalists will also receive Golden Gopher Gear and M Health Fairview Packs
- In addition to the prizes awarded to the finalists, the top two winning videos will be posted on the Gopher Sports social media accounts
- Each winning video will also receive Sports Minneapolis Prize Packs valued at $100
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