2012 Fifth Grade National Poster Contest

Theme: Bicycling Takes me places

2011 Poster Contest Winning Design

With spring around the corner it is a great opportunity to get our fifth grade students thinking about the bicycle as a way of getting places (for fun or for transportation). Ask each student to create a poster that reveals his or her understanding of the many different values of bicycling (it is fun, healthy and green). Students should make sure their poster follows the contest rules by using the checklist below. The winners will be selected by a panel of individuals from the Bicycling Industry.

Contest Rules

1. Only one winner from each school will be eligible to compete in the State contest.
2. Entry must be original artwork created by a student who is currently in the fifth grade. A student may enter the contest only once.
3. The student’s first and last name must be written or signed in the lower right-hand corner on the back of the poster.
4. Design:
   1. Poster may be done in marker, crayon, paint pens, watercolor, ink, acrylic, colored pencil, and/or tempera paint.
   2. Collages are not acceptable. (Do not glue anything on your poster).
   3. Computer or photo generated art and/or printing is not acceptable.
   4. Entries should not display the names of commercial products, companies or organizations.
5. Entry must be no smaller than 8½ x 11" and no larger than 14 x 18".
6. Entry must be done on paper that will allow for duplication, display and framing.
7. The poster must be related to the contest theme in some way. The theme "Bicycling takes me places." must be on the poster. All words must be spelled correctly.
8. Entry should not be matted, mounted, laminated, framed or folded. Poster may be rolled and mailed in a mailing tube.
9. Submit entry by March 1st to your state coordinator.
10. A completed entry form must be attached to the back of the winning poster.

As a result of this activity, students should develop an understanding of:

• Designing a product in light of information given.
• Explore the causes, consequences and possible solutions to persistent, contemporary and emerging issues.
• How to act on personal and social issues, develop decision-making skills, and provide them with a foundation on which to base decisions they will face as citizens.

Prizes

One National Winner

In addition to a bike, light and a helmet one National winner will receive a three day/two night trip for two (parent or guardian and child) to Washington DC during the 2013 National Bike Summit (airfare and lodging included).

National winning school will receive bike parking for 20 bikes and The Hub System. The Hub is an active transportation tracking system. The Hub makes it easy, fun, and educational for a school to implement a walking & biking incentive program. Hardware, technology and a web-site gives students an easy way to count their trips; a place to watch the total participation of students; and a piece of cake way to administer the incentives to give to students.

thehub.saris.com

Contest Coordinator will receive $250

Each state will have the following winners:

First Place

• Bicycle
• Helmet
• Light

Second Place

• Helmet
• Light

Third Place

• Helmet

Resources for teachers:

www.saferoutesinfo.org
www.bikeleague.org
www.peopleforbikes.org
www.bikesbelong.org
www.saferoutespartnership.org/media/file/Curr_Guide_2011_lo.pdf

Submit entry by March 1st. We will accept one poster per school. Please send the winning poster to your state contest coordinator. Find your coordinator here or contact Heather Fortune at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

More Information

• 2012 State Coordinators
• 2012 Entry Form
• 2011 Finalists

Poster Contest Sponsors
	About Saris Cycling Group Saris Cycling Group, Inc. is located in Madison, WI. Saris Cycling Group is an industry leader committed to bicycle advocacy and a U.S. manufacturer of Saris Car Racks, Saris Parking and Storage Solutions, CycleOps Power Meters, and CycleOps Trainers. For more information, visit www.sariscyclinggroup.com.
	About Schwinn Bicycles Schwinn makes bikes that allow riders of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of riding. The bikes are built to the Schwinn Quality standard, with over 100 years of cycling heritage, passion and expertise. For more information, visit www.schwinnbikes.com.
	About Planet Bike Planet Bike is located in Madison, WI and manufactures bicycle parts and accessories. Planet Bike donates 25% of profits each year to improving conditions for bicycling. For more information, visit www.planetbike.com.
	About Lazer Lazer is the oldest helmet producer in the world. Lazersport provides quality helmets for every kind of cycling. For more information, visit www.lazersport.com.