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Coal Loading Contest 2008

Description:
Contestants compete to ssee who can load the most coal in a two minute period using a remotely controlled front end loader.

Rules/Procedure:

  • All ages are welcome.
  • This is a walk-up competition from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
  • Contestants use a remotely controlled loading machine to load coal into a truck.
  • Each contestant gets one minute of practice before beginning.
  • Each contestant gets exactly two minutes to load coal.
  • Please enter one time only.

    Judging:

  • Winner is determined by the weight of coal loaded in the two minute period.
  • Weight is based on the total amount of coal in the truck bed.
  • Two age brackets: 10 and younger, and 11 and older.

    Prizes:

  • First and second place in each age bracket wins a prize.
  • Prize can either be picked up immediately after the competition or it will be mailed. Make sure your name and address are printed clearly on the entry form.
  • Contact Information :

    Mallory Miller -mallory.miller@uky.edu
    Sponsored by: Society for Mining Metallurgy and Explorations

    Coal Cart on rail