Build a Cardboard Bridge: PET EDITION!
Hudson Crossing Park’s 2021 Bridge Building Competition
We were so inspired by people’s creativity with last year’s competition, we’ve decided to hold the 2021 Bridge Building Competition with a twist: instead of holding people, we want to see your bridges hold your pets!
Bridges must be made of cardboard and can be of any design, holding any species of pet - from lizards to hedgehogs, to cats and dogs…we want to see them on your bridge! Heck, don’t have a pet per. se? A stuffed animal will do too! Have fun and let’s see what you can do!
Participants can bring their bridge and (leashed) pet to show off at the park on Sunday, August 8th at 11:30 am, or submit a video (up to ten minutes) showing off your creation for a virtual submission to kmorse@hudsoncrossingpark.org no later than Thursday, August 5, 2021.
Challenge friends, family, co-workers…and let’s see who wins one of the coveted awards: Best in Show (kids and adult), The London Bridge Award (quickest and/or most dramatic collapse), Burgoyne’s Award (holds the biggest pet), People’s Choice, and the Wildcard Award (for non traditional designs or “pets”).
How it works
Participants are challenged to build a bridge of any style that successfully fulfills the contest requirements.
For virtual event:
Enter virtually with a video submission (up to 10 minutes) describing your build process and demonstrating the strength of your bridge by fully crossing the span and/or standing on it for at least one minute. Entries must be received by no later than 5pm on August 5, 2021. Email entries to kmorse@hudsoncrossingpark.org.
For in-person event:
We plan to have an in-person bridge exhibition on Saturday, August 8, 2021 at Hudson Crossing Park.
Rules and Regulations
Bridges must be a minimum of three times the length of your pet
You must be able to see daylight underneath your bridge
In order to be considered successful, one or more pets should be able to cross the bridge!
Bridges must be made with corrugated cardboard, water soluble glue, and/or packing/duct tape.
Paint, if used, must be water based paint only - no oil based.
Bridges may be pre-built for either the virtual or in-person event. All bridges will compete within the appropriate class.
For in-person event, bridges, bridge parts, and debris must be completely removed from the park. Participants are responsible for proper disposal of their bridges. (Please recycle!)
Registration Fees (by Suggested Donation)
Individual & Family: $20 per bridge
Small Business/Non-Profit: $40/bridge
Corporate: $100/bridge
Own a business? Consider becoming an event sponsor! E-mail Hudson Crossing Park Director Kate Morse at kmorse@hudsoncrossingpark.org for more details.
Click the button below to pay registration fees.
Acceptable Supplies and Materials
(Some materials will be available the day of in-person event for purchase)
UNNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:
No staples
No sharp objects
No laminated, waxed, oiled, or peeled surfaces
No sono-tube
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:
Cardboard (corrugated only) in any amount
Caulk and/or water based glue
Duct or paper tape in any amount
Latex based paint
Building Resources and Inspiration
Some Assembly Required Bridge building video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIeYWlDoiZc
2012 MHC Cardboard Bridge Challenge video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOv5t4jn6vE
24 foot Cardboard Pratt Truss Bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN-PTs_YRVM
Cardboard Bridge Fails (for laughs!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZUgSw8U9DA
