# Construction Contest

# Construction Contest (CC) - QSO Practice Event

## Group Members:
- Not specified (teams will be formed at the event)

## Event Overview:
- **Name of the Event:** Construction Contest (CC)
- **Number of Participants:** 
  - Teams of 2-4 people each, with a mix of instructors and builders. 
  - As many teams as needed. 
  - 1-2 referees overseeing the event.

- **Level of Experience:** 
  - Basic communication via radio.
  - Participants should be newly licensed and familiar with making basic QSOs (radio contacts).

- **Duration:** 
  - Flexible, depending on the complexity of the object to be constructed (e.g., 1-3 hours).

- **Location/Space Needed:**
  - The event requires 2 separate rooms or outdoor spaces for each team. 
  - Teams must not hear each other without using the radios.

## Food:
- **Meals:** Not necessary.
- **Refreshments:** Provide fresh water and light snacks (e.g., fruit) to keep participants energized.

## Budget:
- **Do you need money for the event?** Yes.
  - **What for:** 
    - Purchase of Lego sets or materials for building.
    - Handheld radios (2 per team).
    - Transportation of teams.
    - Rental of any required space or additional materials.
  
## Materials and Equipment Needed:
- **For Each Team:**
  - 2 handheld radios (one for the instructor, one for the builders).
  - A small customizable Lego set (or another building kit such as an electronic circuit).
  - Building instructions for the instructors.
  
- **Other Equipment:**
  - Space for separation of the teams (either rooms or outdoor areas).
  
## Organizer's Preparations:
- Acquire pairs of identical small Lego sets (or similar construction materials like breadboards and circuit components).
- Prepare building instructions for the instructors.
- Set up the spaces so that teams cannot communicate without radios.

## What Participants Need to Bring:
- Nothing. All equipment will be provided by the organizer.

## Game Explanation and Rules:

### **Objective:**
- The goal is to help participants practice QSOs by explaining how to build an object via radio communication. 
- Instructors must clearly convey the instructions to the builders using only their radios, improving communication skills and comfort with radio operation.

### **How the Game Works:**
1. **Team Setup:**
   - Each team is divided into two roles: instructors and builders.
   - Instructors are given a manual with step-by-step instructions on how to build the object (e.g., a Lego set or a simple electronic circuit).
   
2. **Communication Rules:**
   - The instructors and builders are placed in separate rooms or locations. They can only communicate via their handheld radios.
   - Instructors must guide their builders step by step through the construction process, describing how to position and assemble the pieces.
   
3. **Winning the Game:**
   - The first team to correctly complete their build according to the instructions wins.
   - The referee will check to ensure the build matches the instruction manual exactly.

4. **Referee's Role:**
   - Ensure that all communication is done via radio (no shouting or other methods of communication).
   - Provide assistance with the radios if needed and offer tips on proper radio operation (e.g., proper use of phonetic alphabet, clear communication).
   
### **Learning Outcomes:**
- Participants practice making QSOs under pressure.
- Teams improve their ability to clearly communicate instructions over the radio.
- Builders become more comfortable asking clarifying questions and working through tasks via radio communication.