NSBE Jr. KidWind Challenge Application Form

4TH - 8TH GRADE

The KidWind Challenge is the ultimate wind energy learning experience for students. Students around the country are exploring wind energy through the hands-on, investigative, and exciting KidWind Challenge!

When students participate in a KidWind Challenge, they will:

Discover the promise and limitations of wind energy technology
Design, build, and test a functional creative wind turbine
Compete with their peers in a supportive environment

Eligibility and Requirements:

All participants must be active NSBE Jr. members.
All Students must be in grades 4th - 5th (Elementary) OR 6th - 8th (Middle School)
Attending the 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL (March 5-9, 2025).
Teams: Minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 4 students.
Chapter advisor and team coach must provide a satisfactory NSBE background check. To begin the process, use the link here.

Please complete this form no later than Friday, January 3, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time). An application does not guarantee your chapter's participation.

Chapter Information

Chapter Name*

Chapter Region*

Advisor Name*

First NameLast Name

Advisor's E-mail*

Confirmation Email

Advisor Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Is this a returning chapter?*

YesNo

How many teams are you be registering?*

Team 1 Name:*

First, Last Name, and NSBE ID of each student on Team 1:*

Is this an Elementary or Middle School team?*

Team 2 Name:

First, Last Name, and NSBE ID of each student on Team 2 (if applicable):

Is this an Elementary or Middle School team?

Team 3 Name:

First, Last Name, and NSBE ID of each student on Team 3 (if applicable):

Is this an Elementary or Middle School team?

Team 4 Name:

First, Last Name, and NSBE ID of each student on Team 4 (if applicable):

Is this an Elementary or Middle School team?

Team 5 Name:

First, Last Name, and NSBE ID of each student on Team 5 (if applicable):

Is this an Elementary or Middle School team?

Did your chapter participate in the KidWind Challenge in the 2023 - 2024 program year?*

YesNo

KidWind Eligibility

Make sure your chapter is eligible to participate in the KidWind Challenge.

My team will consist of at least TWO (2) PAID NSBE Jr. members, but no more than FOUR (4).*

YesNo

The students on my team will be in the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and/or 8th grade.*

YesNo

Our team will attend NSBE's 2025 Annual Convention in Chicago, IL (March 5-9, 2025).*

YesNo

Our chapter advisor(s) completed and passed the NSBE background check.*

YesNo

Our team coach(es) completed and passed the NSBE background check.*

YesNo

By checking the box below I, the chapter advisor, affirm that all of the above statements are true and that my group is therefore eligible to participate in the NSBE Jr. KidWind Challenge.

I accept the above statement.*

YesNo