Building the Bridge

[OREO12345]

When I build the bridge, should I bring it to competition already built or must I build it there?

[Unome]

When I build the bridge, should I bring it to competition already built or must I build it there?

The only possible excuse for this is being new to Science Olympiad or a troll...

Sorry, I had to say that, just in case you actually were a troll (Don't take it personally). You build the bridge beforehand. Very few events have you build something on the spot.

[OREO12345]

Unome I can assure you that I am asking to question seriously. This is my first year doing this with my school.

[retired1]

Where is your coach?
Having stuck my foot in my mouth before, and not being new to SO, I can tell you from personal experience that it helps to carefully read all of the rules for the event. Specifically 2.a.

[Unome]

Unome I can assure you that I am asking to question seriously. This is my first year doing this with my school.

Okay, thanks. I can now excuse any further questions that would otherwise likely have come from a troll (Although retired1 is definitely correct, reading the rules and becoming very familiar with them will get you far as a newcomer).