NOTE: 2025 documents are currently being updated! Visit our KidWind Registration page for a summary of major changes. 

Tips and Resources for Getting Started

• 2025 Overview & Eligibility [Google Doc]
• Tips for a Successful Challenge [PDF]
• 2024 Informational Webinar Recording (Sign up for the 2025 Webinar event here)
• 2025 Resources (including curriculum) related to wind energy [Google Doc]

Rules and Logistics

• 2025 Kansas Rules and Logistics [Google Doc]
• 2024-2025 World Wind Guidebook
  • The World rules will be needed if your team advances to the national competition. 

KidWind Challenge Documents

Documents used to prepare for and at Challenge

• 2024 Judges' Scoresheet [PDF]
• 2024 Performance Testing Scoresheet
• 2025 Instant Challenge Scoresheet [PDF]
• 2025 Knowledge Quiz 4-5 Division Study Guide, 6-8 Division Study Guide and 9-12 Division Study Guide [Google Slides]

Documents teachers need to submit or bring with them
Note: Teachers registered for the Challenge will receive these documents by email

• 2024 Photo Release Form [PDF]
• 2024 Team Information Form [Google Form]
• 2024 KidWind Reimbursement Request Form [Fillable PDF] (2025 form will be posted in early January 2025)
• 2018 IRS Blank W-9 Form [PDF] (2025 form will be posted in early January 2025)

Equipment

• KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit
  • This is a good starting place for the KidWind Challenge. Contact KEP if needing one - we have a limited number. 
• KidWind Generators
  • This is the only part required to be used in your turbine. KEP will provide one generator per team at no charge. Generators can be purchased online for $7.
• GoDirect Energy Sensor
  • These are available for loan through KEP and are also included when borrowing a wind tunnel. Instructions for using the sensor (how it's used at the competition) [PDF]
  • Download Graphical Analysis software [external link]
• Wind Tunnels
  • These are available for loan through KEP and also include a GoDirect Energy Sensor, anemometer, and water weights.
  • Tunnels will be loaned out on a first-come, first-served basis for short periods of time to help KEP serve as many teams as possible.