Friday Afternoon
Check in
The competing teams will arrive at the hotel to "check-in" as well as to confirm their arrival to the event at the Carolina Competition desk. All competition teams are required to bring an ambulance or emergency vehicle to the event that is fully stocked with equipment, supplies and medications. The teams will use their own ambulance to compete out of. A dinner will be provided for the teams, event staff, and judges. Afterwards, a meeting will be held to thoroughly discuss the event, review the rules, cover needed equipment and supplies, discuss scoring methods, and answer any questions that the team members may have. The teams will then be moved to a sequestering location.
Scenario #1
One team will compete at a time, until all teams have finished. The scenario will be extremely challenging and realistic. A viewing area will be set up so that families and friends may watch and cheer on their teams. Information and directions will be provided for families and friends to the scenario location "viewing area" once all of the teams have been sequestered. Those that are watching are encouraged to bring a folding chair, as well as a cooler with drinks and snacks if desired.
Saturday
The Written Exam Competition
75 Questions - 45 minutes
Individual team members wishing to take the optional Written Exam Competition will be able to do so. This part of the event is an individual competition. and all are asked to participate. The scores from this competition will not be factored into the scenario competition. Awards for first, second, and third place in the Written Exam Competition will be given.
Scenario #2
Teams will compete in the same manner as previously described. Again, one team will compete at a time. The scores from Scenario #1 and Scenario #2 will be combined in order to arrive at a final score for each team. The top four teams will receive awards. For further details on how the teams compete and are graded, see the RULES section of this site. On Saturday evening, an Awards Banquet will be held. Dinner will be served and top finishers will receive their plaques and awards. This is a ticketed event.
