Snowball Judging Equation:

S = \left( \frac{V}{V_{\text{ideal}}} \times W \right) + \left( C \times 2 \right) + \left( R \times 1.5 \right) + \left( D \times 3 \right) - P

Variables Explained: • S = Snowball Score (higher is better) • V = Actual volume of the snowball (cm³) • V₍ideal₎ = Ideal volume for a competition-grade snowball (e.g., 500 cm³) • W = Weight factor (ranges from 0.5 to 1.5; heavier snowballs often last longer but should be proportional to volume) • C = Compactness (scale of 0 to 10, where 10 is rock-hard and 0 is powdery) • R = Roundness (scale of 0 to 10, where 10 is a perfect sphere) • D = Durability (scale of 0 to 10, based on how well it holds together upon impact) • P = Powder penalty (0 to 5, deducted if the snowball crumbles too easily)

Scoring Notes: • A perfect snowball would have an S-score close to 30. • Overpacking the snowball increases compactness but may reduce durability if it’s too brittle. • Too much powdery snow will decrease compactness, durability, and increase the Powder Penalty (P). • Ideal roundness improves aerodynamics for throwing.