Section 4312 | 4-H Rocketry
No live rocket engines will be allowed in any exhibit.
Model rockets, posters and displays should be permanently signed and dated in an inconspicuous location. If not marked the judging committee may mark or punch exhibit.
Attach a 3”x5” index card attached to the rocket, explaining:
- Construction material, how constructed, and goal of project
- Year in project
- Grade of member
- Whether or not made from kit
- Other pertinent information
Class Numbers
Junior Division (Grades 3-7)
- Class 1. Poster showing the parts of a model rocket, with an explanation of the purpose of each part.
- Class 2. Poster explaining the function of the model rocket engine.
- Class 3. Poster showing one or more points from model rocketry safety code.
- Class 4. Model Rocket made from a kit. Must be safe and functional for flight.
- Class 5. Model Rocket designed and built by exhibitor. Must be safe and functional for flight. (These rockets include water rockets, air power rockets, or any rocket built without a commercial kit.)
- Class 6. Launched rocket- Rocket must have been launched prior to the State Fair. Please include a 3”x5” card stating approximate height rocket flew during launch.
- Class 7. Poster on any other topic pertaining to rocketry. (Examples: History of Rocketry, NASA Rockets, Commercial Rockets, Recent Rocket Launches, Purpose of Rockets, Rocket designs, etc.)
Senior Division (Grades 8-12)
- Class 8. Poster or display showing the parts of a model rocket, with an explanation of the purpose of each part.
- Class 9. Poster or display explaining the function of the model rocket engine.
- Class 10. Poster or display showing one or more points from model rocketry safety code.
- Class 11. Model Rocket made from a kit. Must be safe and functional for flight.
- Class 12. Model Rocket designed and built by exhibitor. Must be safe and functional for flight. (These rockets include water rockets, air power rockets, or any rocket built without a commercial kit.)
- Class 13. Launched rocket- Rocket must have been launched prior to the State Fair. Please include a 3”x5” card stating approximate height rocket flew during launch.
- Class 14. Poster on any other topic pertaining to rocketry. (Examples: History of Rocketry, NASA Rockets, Commercial Rockets, Recent Rocket Launches, Purpose of Rockets, Rocket designs, etc.)