Kite Making Competition 2009

4^th Annual Kite Making Competition

In 2009, NJSKC will include a Kitemakers' Competition that is intended to showcase the best of handmade kites.  Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, individuals who have made their own kites are encouraged to bring them out and fly them.

Basic Rules

• Only kites made and flown by the kite-maker will be eligible for competition.
• Cooperative kites are allowed but any individual claiming to be part of a cooperative team must have had substantial hands-on inputs to the construction of the kite
• Kites must fly for a minimum of 60 minutes at a minimum altitude of 100 feet [rules will be adjusted for miniature kites, if any are entered].
• Only kites that fly will be eligible for awards.
• Friends may assist in the launching and repair of kites, but the kite must be flown by the kite maker.
• Any questions concerning interpretation of the above rules and regulations, the judging process, or appeals regarding scores will be submitted to the Chief Judge who will rule as he or she considers best.
• Judging will be done by a panel of expert judges.

Awards

The following awards will be presented:

• Judging panel choice:
  1. Grand Prize to include one hundred Dollars in prize money sponsored by CCG Facilities Integration Incorporated to be awarded.
  2. Second Prize
  3. Third Prize
• Competitor's Choice, as determined by votes of the contestants at this event:
  1. First Prize
  2. Second Prize
  3. Third Prize