What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
What is a Kinetic Sculpture?
It is a human-powered 3D representation of your interpretation of your favorite literary character or book. Bring your imagination to life using pedal power, as an individual or as a team. A team may include multiple members on a bike with themed costumes or multiple escorts in costume riding or walking along with a sculpture that includes kinetic movement.
Rules:
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1. Sculptures must have wheels or moveable legs, at least one gear, and be able to move forward, stop, and turn.
2. You must be able to keep up with a 3 mph minimum speed.
3. Sculptures must be able to stop safely and quickly. Sculptures that do not pass the brake safety check will not be allowed to compete.
4. All pilots must wear approved helmets. Please bring your own.
5. Sculptures must not pose any danger to anything/anyone around it or near it and must not have open flames. The pilot must be able to escape quickly and safely in the event of an emergency.
6. Participants are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages prior to or while operating the vehicle.
7. All Participants must be in an appropriate costume. This is a family-friendly event. Therefore, the City reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of costumes.
8. Sculptures must be no larger than 8' 6" (102 inches) wide, 8' high, and 18' long. A variance may be given with special permission from the parade coordinator.
Obstacle Course Awards 2024
Popeye "Muscle Power Award" | Trophy Awarded | $200 Award from NAI Columbia
Given to the team with the most impressive display of physical strength and determination, just like the spinach-loving sailor. The car that can overcome all the obstacles and make it to the finish line the fastest.
Awarded to team Wrench Warriors
Tom and Jerry "Best Rivalry Award" | Trophy Awarded | $150 Award from NAI Columbia *Both
Given to the two teams that engage in friendly yet fierce competition throughout the race, just like the classic cartoon duo. The two teams that show the most all-around enthusiasm for the event and show good sportsmanship.
Awarded to teams One in a Minion and It ain’t a lemon.
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Wile E. Coyote "Persistence Award" | Trophy Awarded | $150 Award from NAI Columbia
Given to the team that faces the most mishaps and obstacles but never gives up, just like the famous Looney Tunes character.
Awarded to team Wrench Warriors.
The Simpsons "Best Team Effort Award" | Trophy Awarded | $150 Award from NAI Columbia
Celebrating the soapbox racing team composed of family members, reflecting the dynamics of the beloved Simpson family. This will be awarded by the judges to the most entertaining and creative team of 5 or more..
Awarded to team Bad Company.
Obstacle Course Awards 2023
Obstacle Master | Trophy Awarded | $200
The car that can overcome all the obstacles and make it to the finish line the fastest.
Awarded to team Bad Company's car Strike 3.
Team Spirit | Trophy Awarded | $150
The team that shows the most all-around enthusiasm for the event and shows good sportsmanship.
Awarded to team West Columbia Tigers.
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Most Heroic Stunt Work | Trophy Awarded | $150
Awarded to the sculpture that best traverses the obstacles.
Awarded to team Bad Company's car Strike 3.
Radical Ensemble Performance | Trophy Awarded | $150
This will be awarded by the judges to the most entertaining and creative team of 5 or more.
Awarded to team In Traction's car What Ambulance?