Do you want to print or pass along a summary of this information? Check out our promotional flyer in English or Spanish. Our recent informational webinars are also available to watch on our YouTube channel (or you can download the PDF) 

Important KidWind Challenge documents

• Rules and logistics summary (PDF)
• Resources (including curriculum) related to wind energy (PDF)
• Sources used for the Knowledge Quiz (Regional Challenge and State Challenge) (PDF)
• Example judging scoresheet (PDF)
• Photo release form (PDF)
• Substitute and Travel Reimbursement Request Form (PDF)
• KidWind turbine generators can be purchased online (or you can contact us - we will provide one per team)

The KidWind Challenge, which officially kicked off in 2009, is an annual event which allows students to explore the power of wind by building and testing their own wind turbines and then competing against other middle- and high-school teams. The Kansas Energy program began hosting this event in Kansas in 2018. For more information about the rules, visit https://www.kidwindchallenge.org/p/16-rules-judging.

New for 2019, Kansas will host regional KidWind Challenges throughout the state! This will lower the barrier for schools from the far corners of the state to participate. Winners from each of the regional challenges will then compete at the statewide competition to determine which teams will be invited to the national KidWind Challenge. The national KidWind Challenge will take place in Houston, TX during the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) conference on May 20-23, 2019. 

Event sponsors and partners

Past Kansas KidWind events

• Results of 2018 KidWind Challenge
• Results of 2019 KidWind Challenge