2009 Schedule of Events:
*Fans, family and friends can purchase a half-day pass from 8:30 to12:30 and/or 2-hour tubing tickets. Printable Schedule can be found here.

11:30 - 12:30 AM Check-in (2nd floor lodge)
Badge, Sign release forms, Schedule/Info
Lunch Time

12:30 - 1:00 PM Intro/Overview (Tubing Hill)

1:00 – 2:00 PM Team Presentations
Green & Aesthetics Judging, Concourse Style

2:00 – 4:00 PM Downhill Runs (2 per team)
Slalom Runs (2 per team)
Pick up the Cones or water bottles (1 per team)?
Freestyle and Hammerhead Demo

4:00 - ? Social Time (Lodge lounge)
Awards Ceremony

Awards
A panel of distinguished professionals will choose a winner in each of the following awards:

  • Best Overall
  • Best Aesthetics Award
  • Best Performance Award
  • Greenest Award: Judges will weigh criteria such as materials selection, design for disassembly, etc.  Be creative and create a low-impact sled!

Rules and guidelines:

  • The sled must be made of at least 90% recycled, reclaimed, or 2nd-hand objects and materials.  
  • The other 10% is open to allow for hardware (nuts, bolts, paint, etc).
  • The sled should be made of at least two different materials.
  • The sled must carry two people down the hill.
  • There is no limit to the number of members on a team.  A team can be made up of members from more than one firm or company.
  • Gravity-powered solutions only.
  • Helmet required.
  • No standing on sleds.
  • No thin films / materials that can be pierced by objects on the ground.  Protect your riders.
  • Try to avoid using this as an excuse to get new ski gear - i.e. don't sacrifice the skis you use now (that's not very green...).  Get creative with your material sources!

 

Jury Committee

Eric Hudson, founder and CEO of Recycline
Holly Creeks, CEO, Hammerhead Sleds, Vermont
Steve Luhr, President, Hammerhead Sleds, Vermont
Gerd Schmieta, Principal/Founder, SchmietaPlus, Boston
Scott Stropkay, Partner/Designer, Essential Design
Dirk Ahlgrim, Design, IDEO, Boston
Sam Aquillano, President, IDSA Boston
Gregg Draudt, Global Director of Design, Radius Product Development

Registration:

Registration is now open.  Teams must register by sending an email to designchallenge@radiuspd.com with the following information:

  • Team Name or Company Name
  • Team Captain
  • Contact Information (name, telephone and email). 

Registration and participation are free.

Day-of scheduling and information will be available very soon, pending initial registration response.  Tenney Mountain is a fully operational ski resort offering lift tickets, food, and recreational beverages.

For more information visit www.radiuspd.com/idsa/greenchallenge09/index.html

Sponsor Links
IDSA Boston
Radius Product Development
HammerHead Sled
Tenney Mountian

 

 

 

 

First prize (Best Overall Award) for the green challenge.