IYPT New Zealand
Fostering scientific research and improved international communication in Physics

2009 Tournament Details

Regional tournaments will be held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Each of these tournaments comprise three rounds called “Physics Fights”. In each Physics Fight teams perform the roles of Reporter and Opponent.

The top two teams from each regional tournament proceed to the National Final to be held in Auckland. This final will comprise two Physics Fights, in each of which each team performs the roles of Reporter, Opponent and Reviewer.

Further details regarding the conduct of these Physics Fights can be found in the IYPT New Zealand Regulations.

Programme

Regional Tournaments - Saturday 7th March, 2009
8.50am Welcome
9.15 am Physics Fight 1
11.45 am Lunch (provided for participants and jury members)
12.15 pm Physics Fight 2
2.45 pm Afternoon Tea
3.15 pm Physics Fight 3
5.45 pm Prizegiving.
National Final - Saturday 21st March, 2009
9.00am Physics Fight 1
12 noon Lunch
1.00 pm Physics Fight 2
4.00 pm Prize Giving and announcement of New Zealand squad
4.30 pm Meeting of New Zealand squad