The KidWind Challenge, which officially kicked off in 2009, is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building and testing their own wind turbines and then competing against other teams in their age division (4th-8th or 9th-12th). The top two winners in each age division from each of the regional challenges move on to compete at the statewide competition. Winning teams at the statewide KidWind Challenge are invited to the National KidWind Challenge. For 2020, the National Challenge will be held in Denver. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at ksenergyprog@ksu.edu. 

* In order to allow as many schools to participate as possible, each school is limited to a total of six teams (three per age division). However, the third team in each age division is automatically added to our waiting list. In addition, if we receive registrations from more than 16-18 teams at a regional event, all new registrations will be put on the waiting list and we may request schools reduce the number of teams they're bringing by holding an internal competition at their school. For schools that have teams on a waiting list, we will notify them at least one month prior to the event regarding their registration.

Important KidWind Challenge documents (note: not all documents updated for 2020, but most information will remain similar)

• Kansas rules and logistics summary (PDF)
• National KidWind Challenge rules
• Resources (including curriculum) related to wind energy (PDF)
• Sources used for the 2019 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)

Past Kansas KidWind Challenge results

• Results of 2019 KidWind Challenge
• 2019 KidWind Challenge (historical webpage)
• Results of 2018 KidWind Challenge