The organizers, who have presented a glowing report of this year's games, noted the fine sporting spirit shown by each delegation throughout the week. Partners, in turn, were amazed at the welcome they received, with several commenting on the event's pervasive enthusiasm and camaraderie.

In the wake of last year's games, the organizing committee encouraged participants to adopt a more environmentally responsible attitude. The committee made compost bins available during mealtimes as well as re-usable beverage containers to avoid the overuse of disposable cups.

Polytechnique did very well, finishing third overall, just behind École de technologie supérieure and Université Laval, respectively the second- and first-place winners of JDG2011.

RESULTS
JDG2011 OVERALL FINISH (100%)
1st place: Université Laval
2nd place: École de technologie supérieure
3rd place: Polytechnique Montréal

MACHINE COMPETITION (20%)
1st place: Université Laval
2nd place: École de technologie supérieure
3rd place: Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS (42%)
Civil engineering: McGill University
Chemical engineering: Polytechnique Montréal
Electrical engineering: Université de Sherbrooke
Computer engineering: Université Laval
Mechanical engineering: Université Laval
Consulting engineering: École de technologie supérieure
General knowledge: Université de Sherbrooke
Major competition: Université Laval

PARTICIPATION (10%)
1st place: Polytechnique Montréal

ATHLETIC COMPETITIONS  (10%)
Quidditch: École de technologie supérieure
Thursday Night Soccer/Football: Université du Québec en Outaouais
Indiana Jones: Université de Sherbrooke
Mighty Ducks vs. Seabiscuit: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Hockey Abissal: McGill University

RHETORICAL DEBATE (6%)
1st place: Polytechnique Montréal

YOUNG ENGINEERS (6%)
1st place: Polytechnique Montréal

IMPROVISATION (6%)
1st place: Polytechnique Montréal

Detailed results of the various challenges along with photos of the delegates will soon be online on the JDG2011 website: www.jeuxdegenie.qc.ca/

Donations to local charitable organization Estrie-Aide
It has become traditional for the Games to support a charity. This year, a cheque for $2,000 was given to Estrie-Aide, a local organization that helps people in need on a daily basis.

Congratulations to all delegates and to the organizing committee!

About the Jeux de génie / Engineering Games
Since 1990, the Jeux de génie / Engineering Games have given Québec undergraduate engineering students a chance to test their mettle in an atmosphere of friendly competition. The games are part of the activities overseen by the Québec Confederation for Engineering Student Outreach (QCESO). Over the years, their popularity has increased to the point where they are now the largest provincial engineering games in Canada. They also give students from across the province a prime opportunity to mix and mingle. Each year the event is hosted by a different Québec engineering institution.