Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest Deadline Approaches
Released
on: August 19, 2008, 4:10 am
Press
Release Author: Jack Colpas/Helping
Kids Reach for the Stars Program
Industry:
Education
Press
Release Summary: The only thing that draws more attention than
a rocket launch – is a rocket contest. Deadlines for the
national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest are approaching fast.
The October Sky Festival Celebration deadline is September 10th
and for Kennedy Space Center - Astronaut Hall of Fame Celebration
it is October 10th 2008. The contest runs continuously with annual
deadlines for each celebration. Compete locally. Celebrate nationally.
Contestants get to build and launch a rocket at a local event.
Their results are entered into the national contest. Local rocket
contest hosts and sponsors are needed. Sponsors receive recognition
and the satisfaction of Helping Kids Reach for the Stars.
Press
Release Body: Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest Deadline Approaches
The
deadline for entering the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest is
approaching fast - but there is still time. Contestants who wish
to try for a spot at the October Sky Festival Celebration now
have until September 10th 2008 to launch their rockets and submit
their entry. Contestants who wish to celebrate at the Kennedy
Space Center - Astronaut Hall of Fame have until October 10th
2008. The contest runs continuously with annual deadlines for
each celebration choice.
Compete
locally. Celebrate nationally. The Reach for the Stars Rocket
Contest is designed to be run by local organizations such as schools,
museums, scouts and youth groups. It is safe, easy and affordable.
Everyone benefits. All contestants get a reusable Estes rocket
as well as the unforgettable experience of building and launching
a solid-fuel powered model hundreds of feet into the sky. They
also receive a commemorative achievement certificate - suitable
for framing. Each certificate bears the inspirational quote from
Christa McAuliffe, “Push yourself as far as you can. Reach
for the stars!” Sponsors receive recognition and the satisfaction
of Helping Kids Reach for the Stars. The only thing that draws
more attention than a rocket launch – is a rocket contest.
These events are often covered by the news media.
Running
a local event is as easy as 3, 2, 1. Three - find at least twelve
competitors age 10 to adult and order supplies. Two - build and
launch your rockets. Closest landing to the target wins! One -
award certificates and prizes. Send the winner’s information
to contest headquarters. Everyone remembers their first rocket
launch. What other activity can you say that about?
National
winners can choose to celebrate their success by receiving their
trophy from famed author Homer Hickam (Rocket Boys, October Sky)
in Coalwood, West Virginia at the October Sky Festival. Or they
can receive their trophy at the Astronaut Hall of Fame and celebrate
at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex during the Space and
Air Show. They will also receive a Space Shuttle Challenger commemorative
coin as well as other prizes. Winners get to launch their rockets
from historic spots as part of the celebration. National contest
director, Jack Colpas says this gives them, “memories to
last a lifetime and bragging rights for generations to come!”
Special
pricing makes the contest very affordable - contest fees waived
when ordering from The Rocketman. In most cases the cost of the
rocket kit, supplies for two launches, achievement certificate
and contest registration is less than the list price of the rocket
kit alone. A step-by-step video and on-line help, supplied free
with order, are available to guide you. The contest is for ages
ten to adult. There are three levels of difficulty from beginner
to experienced rocketeer. These levels are determined by rocket
model choice. Time and supplies are limited. Get started now.
More information is at www.TheRocketman.net.
Jack
and Kathy Colpas, co-directors of the Helping Kids Reach for the
Stars model rocketry program are retired public school educators.
The goal of the program is to give kids the unique educational
experience of building and launching a solid-fuel powered rocket.
The program is designated as an Educational Outreach of the Christa
McAuliffe Challenger Center.
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Web
Site: http://TheRocketman.net
Contact
Details: Jack Colpas
Helping Kids Reach for the Stars
Phone (941) 955-3958 / Fax (206) 350-7880
Rocketman@SciConServices.com
www.TheRocketman.net
date: August 2008
2008
