This guide supports the planning of the SSBC regional competitions, and it provides information about elements of the competition, including venue requirements, details about the standardized equipment, sample competition layouts, and preparation checklists for hosts.  

Download (updated September 13, 2023)

AISC has standardized and provided the necessary equipment for every SSBC regional competition, including steel angles, grating, measuring devices, and safety supports. The equipment belongs to the region.

Equipment Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to set up and operate the standardized equipment.

Download (updated July 17, 2023)

Inventory

Upon receiving the equipment shipment, hosts should use the respective checklist to inventory all items. Refer to the photo guide for more information about each item. 

AISC will provide replacements for certain missing or damaged items. Notify AISC of any missing or damaged equipment by December 10 using the SSBC Inventory Form. The host school is responsible for replacing other miscellaneous items, such as batteries and tape.

Inventory List by Region (updated September 28, 2023)

Photo Guide (updated September 28, 2023)

SSBC Inventory Form

Station Checklists

These checklists contain the item quantities that are required at each station of the main competition. Refer to the lists when setting up the equipment for the competition.  

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Construction Lane Taping Plan

This drawing provides guidance on how to tape the construction lanes. It shows which dimensions are critical during setup and which side of the tape dimensions should be taken.

Coming Spring 2024. 

This guide provides an overview of the competition and descriptions of the specific roles for volunteer judges at each station. It also includes step-by-step instructions for the loading stations per the current year's rules. It can be especially helpful for judges who are new to the competition and looking for more information about what to expect.

Visit the Volunteers page to download the guide.

Download the official scoring spreadsheet here. The ZIP folder contains the Excel file along with a comprehensive user's guide. Although not required, using Microsoft Excel 365 is highly recommended.

At least one person should become familiar with the overall functionality of the spreadsheet. That person should download the spreadsheet, review the user’s guide, print the judging data forms, and learn how to input the data prior to the event.

Immediately following the competition, the host school must submit the scoresheet and scanned physical judging data forms to ssbcscorekeeper@aisc.org by following the instructions in the document. AISC cannot send invitations to the national finals until the scoresheet is received. The scores will be posted after all regional competitions are complete.

2023 SSBC Official Scoring Spreadsheet

Coming Spring 2024.

User's Guide

Coming Spring 2024.

Please contact ssbcscorekeeper@aisc.org with any questions about the spreadsheet.