Competition Information
The high school model bridge competition is open to full-time high school students.
The middle school model catwalk competition is open to 7th and 8th grade students.
Both competitions involve building a model truss-type bridge out of balsa wood with the parts joined by yellow carpenter’s glue.
Catwalks must be constructed using only the materials provided.
Materials for the construction are available to your school at no cost for both competitions.
2026 Competition Dates:
- Bridge Kit Request: December 19th
Kits will be first come first served after this. - Bridge Kit Delivery: Week of January 12th
- Model Delivery: No later than February 25th
- Live competition: Friday March 27th at:
Hudson Valley Community College
Bulmer Telecommunications Center- Doors open at 8:30am
- Visit sponsor tables
- Ask an engineer about your bridge
- Event begins at 10:00am and concludes at 1:00pm
- Doors open at 8:30am
High School Model Bridge Competition Information and Rules
High School Model Bridge Competition Flyer
Middle School Model Catwalk Competition Flyer
Middle School Model Catwalk Competition Flyer