{"id":874,"date":"2010-10-02T14:18:42","date_gmt":"2010-10-02T21:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swproperties.com\/new-mexico-news\/?p=874"},"modified":"2010-10-02T14:18:42","modified_gmt":"2010-10-02T21:18:42","slug":"go-fly-a-kite-at-balloon-fiesta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swproperties.com\/new-mexico-news\/uncategorized\/go-fly-a-kite-at-balloon-fiesta\/","title":{"rendered":"GO FLY A KITE AT BALLOON FIESTA!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Earth, Wind and Flyers Kite Flying Contest For Kids of All Ages Friday, October 8, 2010<\/strong> <\/strong>Contact:\u00a0 Kathie Leyendecker, Media Relations kleyendecker@balloonfiesta.com<\/a> 505-228-9874<\/p>\n

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Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate Kite Flying Fun on Friday, October 8th<\/sup> at Balloon Fiesta Park for an inaugural kite-flying competition.\u00a0 The kite flying contest will be a wonderful introduction for new kite flyers and an opportunity for skilled ones to show off their kites against the beautiful backdrop of the Sandia mountains.\u00a0 Balloon Fiesta\u2019s world famous launch directors better known as the \u201cZebras\u201d will officially start the day\u2019s competition, and local Boy Scout troops will officiate.<\/p>\n

A kite, a sky, and a good firm breeze,<\/strong><\/p>\n

And acres of ground away from the trees,<\/strong><\/p>\n

With miles and miles of space to run, <\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying kites at Balloon Fiesta is lots of fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n

All interested kite flyers must meet in front of the Main Stage on the East side of the Launch Field on Friday, October 8th<\/sup> at 12:00 noon to register in person to participate in the kite flying competition. Flight competition is from 12:30 pm \u2013 1:30 pm, and the awards presentation, hosted by KOB TV\u2019s Steve Stucker, is scheduled at 2:00 pm.<\/p>\n

COMPETITON CATEGORIES \u2013 12:30 to 1:30 pm <\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids Category Big Kids Category<\/strong><\/p>\n

9-11 year olds\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12-15 year olds<\/strong><\/p>\n

8 years and under\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15 years and over<\/strong><\/p>\n

COMPETITION RULES: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. All kite flyers register on the field the day of the event to participate.<\/li>\n
  2. Kites may be handmade or purchased.<\/li>\n
  3. No kite may exceed 5 pounds.<\/li>\n
  4. All kites must be flown at an altitude of less than 500 feet.<\/li>\n
  5. Contestants may enter and fly only one kite in the competition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    A KITE IS A TETHERED HEAVIER-THAN-AIR CRAFT THAT DEPENDS ONLY ON WIND FOR LIFT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If weather conditions and wind conditions aren\u2019t safe for flying, the judges may implement the \u201cno flying conditions\u201d rule, and all participants will receive a certificate of participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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