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Kitemakers' Competition |
Most kitebuiding competitions are
comprehensive, in that the kites are judged by the following
criteria:
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Visual Appeal
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Flight
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Craftsmanship
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Structural Design
The
American Kitefliers Association explains these criteria in
the "Rules & Guidelines for Kitemakers' Competitions 3rd
edition. You can view the rulebook
here >>>
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Steve Ferrel has
chaired the AKA Kite Making
Competitions Committee and has been Head Judge for AKA's
National Convention from 1997-2011. |
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Simon Crafts
dimensional kite, "Barnstormer"
2012 AKA Grand Champion
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Each year the AKA holds a
national convention which is a wonderful five day gathering of
kite enthusiasts, artists, and competitors. This is where we
honor the top prize for kite making: Grand National Champion.
Click
here
for more
information from the AKA on the entire
National
Convention |
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AKA
Convention Coverage: |
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2012 Tulsa OK
Competition
Results:
- Competition Results
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Photos - by Steve Ferrel |
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2011 Wildwood, NJ
Competition
Results:
- Competition Results
- Ranked Scores by Criteria
(click tabs on bottom of page)
- Photos
- by Rick Agar |
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2010 Seaside, OR
Competition
Results:
- Competition Results
- Ranked Scores by Criteria
(click tabs on bottom of page)
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Day 1 -
Indoor Photos
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Day 2 - Outdoor Photos |
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2009 Rochester, MN
Competition
Results:
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Competition Results
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Ranked Scores by Criteria
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Day 1 - Outdoor Photos
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Day 2 - Indoor Photos
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2008 Gettysburg, PA
Competition
Results:
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Ranked scores by category
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Ranked scores by criteria
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Day 1 - Indoor Photos
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Day 2 - Outdoor Photos
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2007 Ocean Shores,
WA
Competition
Results:
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Ranked scores by category
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Ranked scores by criteria
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Photos - ordered entries
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Photo Album - All
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2006 Des Moines, IA
Convention Diary
Competition Photos:
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Day One
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Day Two
Competition
Results:
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Ranked by Category
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Ranked by Sum
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Ranked By Visual Score
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Ranked by Flight Score
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Ranked by Crafts Score
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Ranked by Design Score
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2005 - Ocean City,
MD
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Competition Results
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Photo Album
- Additional info
HERE &
HERE
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2004 -
Seaside, OR |
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2003 -
Dayton, OH |
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2002 -
Ocean City, MD |
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2001 -
Billings, MT |
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2000 -
Treasure Island, FL
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1999 - Muncie, IN |
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1998 - Ocean Shores,
WA |
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1997 - Wildwood, NJ
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1996 - Santa Monica,
CA |
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1995 - Tulsa, OK |
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1994 - Wildwood, NJ
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