CASE provides a starter kit at no charge to coaches. Coaches may request a kit when filling out our "Save Your Spot" form. This kit includes all the supplies and equipment needed to build a basic wind turbine or solar structure. All students are encouraged to use any resources available to them to improve upon the basic model that can be made with your kit supplies. First time coaches will receive additional materials. If you are interested in purchasing additional gear, you can browse more gear on Kidwind's website or browse CASE's list of suggested gear. 

Our kits will be shipped in batches. Thank you for your patience in shipment. 

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 Coach Webinar: View the recording

First-time coaches had the chance to attend our Virginia KidWind Informational Webinar to learn more about the process, events, and get questions answered.

When: September 24th at 4 PM EST

Where: Virtual, Zoom

View the Webinar Recording

CASE is excited to be able to share the expertise of a group of experienced coaches around the state with all Virginia Kidwind Coaches.

Regional CASE Trainers are available across the state. CASE Trainers are experienced KidWind Coaches and are available to answer questions, offer additional training, plan tunnel testing events, and help with needed materials and resources.

Don't see a trainer near you or not sure who to reach out to? Email Remy Pangle, panglerm@jmu.edu, to be put in touch with someone available to help! 

CASE periodically sends emails to Virginia coaches to ensure teams feel prepared, are aware of all of the resources we offer, and have full event logistical details. 

It is important for registered coaches to be on this list to receive timely updates on events.

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View Past Emails

CASE will schedule at least one Testing Day for teams who do not have regular access to a Kidwind Wind Tunnel or Solar Environment. This gives teams a chance to test their projects in an official capacity before the challenge. Dates to be announced. 

Consider hosting a Testing Day for your region! A retired technology teacher and KidWind veteran put together a guide to building your own wind tunnel. View the guide. In lieu of building your own, you or a sponsor can also purchase a KidWind official tunnel. You can also purchase a Solar Environment.

CASE is excited to host two regional Student Expos this year.  The Student Expo is an opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and give their coaches a little break.  The Expos will feature the following:

• Industry tables to learn about careers
• Hands-on workshops for students on advanced topics (gearboxes, airfoils, microcontrollers, advanced solar circuits)
• Sessions for coaches on preparing for the Challenge event
• FREE Lunch
• Panel discussion with experienced students
• Open testing time in the wind tunnel and solar environment
• Technical advisors

January 31 at GMU FUSE Center, Arlington

February 7 at VT Goodwin Hall, Blacksburg

Register Here! https://forms.gle/8wtsUkYkzWAh3YPY6

Review our pacing guide for guidance on preparing your team for the challenge. This guide breaks down 10 sessions with specific lessons to keep your team focused and moving towards the end goal. We hope to take some of the guess work out of planning your team meetings with this helpful guide.

View Wind & Solar Pacing Guide

Our CASE YouTube Channel hosts a variety of activity videos, as well as the guidelines videos and recordings of our past workshops and webinars. 

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