Are teams with fewer than five members allowed? Are substitutions allowed?
Five team members per team is optimal. Teams with fewer than five members are allowed. Less than three is not recommended.
Substitutions are allowed. Please email updates to rsvp@uconn.edu
Can students participate on a team?
We love all our students (undergrad and grad) however they are not allowed to compete.
Can we bring in printed plans, blueprints and diagrams?
Yes.
Can we bring in our cell phones and use them to access our plans?
Yes, cell phones are allowed. You may use them to access your plans and/or to help with the challenges if needed.
Can the houses be disassembled and reconfigured?
Yes, many teams opt to disassemble the house and reconfigure it to create a unique design. When reconfigured all pieces must be utilized.
How is the frosting provided? Is it pre-filled into the bags?
Each team is provided with 5 lbs. of white frosting in an aluminum pan. Each team is also provided with (5) paper bowls, (10) plastic teaspoons, (5) pastry bags, and a set of food coloring. Pastry/frosting piping tips and couplers are NOT provided. Teams may bring in a set of tips/couplers. A set of up to (5) tips/couplers will count as (1) allowable team tool.
What food coloring is provided and can teams bring in additional food coloring?
The following liquid food coloring are provided: red, yellow, blue, green. No outside food coloring (including paste) may be brought in by the teams.
Are there any surplus items provided?
There is a “pantry” where there may be “surplus” items. These tend to be additional quantities of the items already in the provided supply bin.
Are we allowed to have “celebrity” or “guest” appearances at our table at the time of judging?
No, teams are not allowed to have celebrity or guest appearances at their tables at the time of judging. Only registered members of the team should be present at the table when the President and Provost are reviewing.