6. What are the Competition Levels? (age at time of contest)
     Kids Level - ages 10 to 14
     Intermediate Level - ages 10 to 18
     Open Level - ages 10 to adult
8. How are the National Winners' celebrations chosen?
Local compet ition winners get to select which celebration they would prefer when they submit their entry to national competition headquarters.

9. Who can host a competition?
Any organization (Scout Groups, Schools, Museums, Youth Groups, Clubs) may run a local competition. HOME 7. Why are adults allowed to compete?
Allowing adults to compete opens the competition to parent / child events. We firmly believe that many adults who enter will want to bring more kids into rocketry thus meeting our goal.

10. How many contestants are needed for a local event?
At least 12 contestants are needed for a local event. There is no maximum number of contestants.

11. Why is english rather than metric measurement used?
Most common measuring devices (tapes, wheels, etc.) in the US are in the english (inches, feet) system. You may use metric measure for your contest. However, measurements must be accurately converted to english for the National Competition Entry Form. HOME New Competition Info back to
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