NPL's Water Rocket Challenge
The next NPL Water Rocket Challenge will be held at Teddington on Wednesday, 23rd June 2010.
If you are interested in pre-registering for the event or have any water rocket related enquiries, please email waterrockets@npl.co.uk
The NPL Water Rocket Challenge has been running since 2003 with over 400 teams (of six) having participated.
Challenges were initially distance and altitude, but presently winners combine landing accuracy (in a zone about 65 m from launch position) with time of flight.
The afternoon event is exclusively for schools teams. The infrastructure remains for an evening event to which older enthusiasts, youth groups and spectators are welcome.
Resources for Water Rocket Challenge | Archive of previous years results & photos / videos
2009 results
The 2009 Water Rocket Challenge was held on 24 June 2009.
| Schools Competition Results | |
| 1st | Hawkins Hawks |
| 2nd | Evargedlaw |
| 3rd | Whoosh |
| Click here for full results, including scores | |
| Open Competition Results | |
| 1st | Scuds R Us III |
| 2nd | 17th Reigate Scouts |
| 3rd | Sky Scrapers |
| Click here for full results, including scores | |
2009 Videos
Two water rocket videos to inspire your team, capturing the atmosphere of the NPL Water Rocket Challenge:
2009 event (10 mins)
2009 event - short version (5 mins 8 sec)
2009 event - slow motion videos (5 mins 28 sec)
Email waterrockets@npl.co.uk with clip number for 'original' film.