June 8-10, 2021
This year's culminating KidWind Challenge will bring together top performing teams from across the nation to compete alongside each other in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The National KidWind Challenge will have three grade-level divisions this year: (1) 4-5th Grade Division; (2) 6-8th Grade Division; (3) 9-12th Grade Division
This year's National KidWind Challenge will be co-located with the Collegiate Wind Competition and include multiple opportunities to meet with and learn from the members of the Collegiate Wind teams.
Where is it?
Indiana Convention Center
Read more about the venue here.
The National KidWind Challenge is held at the AWEA CLEANPOWER Trade Show. This year, our event is downstairs from the main trade show floor. All attendees will be able to access the trade show floor on Thursday morning.
Who's invited?
You must be invited to this event by your local event coordinator or through our central office in order to attend. All students, coaches and families of invited teams are welcome to attend the 2021 National KidWind Challenge.
Tentative schedule
Invited teams who wish to attend the National KidWind Challenge should plan on arriving in Denver by 12pm on Tuesday, June 8th. The National KidWind Challenge will close at 4pm on Thursday, June 10th.
Tuesday, June 8th
12PM - 5PM
Check In + Setup (each team will receive a schedule listing their events at check-in)
1PM - 5PM
Open Tunnel Testing (optional, but recommended)
Wednesday, June 9th
8AM
Kick Off Meeting
8:30AM - 6PM
Competition
Thursday, June 10th
8AM - 12PM
Continued Competition
9AM - 12PM
Turbine Judging Call Backs (if necessary)
9AM - 1PM
Visit Trade Show Floor
2PM - 3PM
Awards Ceremony
3PM - 4PM
Breakdown + Goodbyes
Food
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide food during the event. There are many food options both in and around the Convention Center and there will be time during the day to step away from the Challenge and have lunch.
Special events
Welcome Party
Tuesday, June 8th from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Mingle with your fellow KidWinders at our opening night event.
Location to be announced
Awards
We will award prizes to top performers across a variety of categories. Possible awards may be trophies, cash and other fun things. In addition to recognizing overall top performing teams, we will award the following:
- Judges Award
- Coaches Award
- Spirit of KidWind Award
- Rookie Team Award
- Recognition for Category Winners (power production, judging, instant events)
