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Eco-Meet Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Eco-Meet?
Modeled after the high school Envirothon, the Eco-Meet brings teams of middle school students together to compete in a variety of fun and challenging hands-on testing stations conducted by CSRA Environmental Science Education Cooperative (ESEC) members. The Eco-Meet was developed by the CSRA ESEC to generate enthusiasm and excellence in environmental education.

Who can participate?
Middle schools in the Central Savannah River Area may participate. Preregistration is required.

When is the 2010 Eco-Meet?
Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Where will the 2010 Eco-Meet be held?
Eco-Meet 2010 will be held at Lake Thurmond.

How do we register for the 2010 Eco-Meet?
Registration begins January 2010 and costs $25 per team (3-4 students, grades 6-8). To register a team for your school, contact Susan Boyd at 864-333-1177 or susan.r.boyd@usace.army.mil.  The Eco-Meet is limited to 30 teams, but each school may enter more than one team.

Eco-Meet 2010: Important Information

  1. Only students enrolled in grades 6 through 8 or equivalent home school ranking are eligible to compete.

  2. The team registration form along with payment must be received by April 15, 2010.

  3. Each team must have a designated team coach, who must accompany the team to the meet. A coach may serve more than one team. It is the responsibility of the school or organization to provide proper chaperones for the team. The CSRA ESEC assumes no responsibility for improperly chaperoned teams.

  4. A team must be composed of three or four students from the same school or organization.

  5. Registration will begin January 4 and initially will be limited to 3 teams per school. Registration will open to schools outside of the CSRA after April 1, 2010. At that time, schools may register one additional team (up to 4 teams total) until the event limit of 30 teams is reached.

  6. All team coaches will be made aware of any changes in procedures or rules prior to the competition. It is the coach’s responsibility to ensure that the team members are aware of any changes to the rules.

  7. Eco-Meet study materials will be available online and can be accessed by a password that will be made available upon registration.  One copy of the study materials will be mailed to each coach upon request.

  8. This year’s competition will include an optional project, to be completed and submitted by each team the morning of the event. Guidelines for the optional project will be included in the study packets.

  9. Scores will be combined after the last event. The team that receives the highest cumulative score will be the competition winner.

  10. Each station will have a first place winner. There will be first, second, and third place winners for the overall Eco-Meet and every team member will receive a certificate of recognition. All decisions of the judges are final. The coaches will be given a final score sheet after the event.


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