The Mini Routine
Scope
The Nordic Kite Challenge competition format is aimed for the kite fliers with an intermediate + skill level, combining precision-, freestyle- and trick elements.
By combining these elements, this format enables the pilots to develop a broad range of (basic) flying skills.
The Mini Routine
The MiniRoutine is a short, predefined routine (pattern of flight) that enables the pilot to show his/her control of the kite combining various geometric figures and basic tricks.
MiniRoutine is divided into six parts and each part will be scored separately. For each part the following elements shall be scored:
- Overall impression
The overall impression of each part - Proportions
Figures are in correct proportions as specified in the grid (windwindow) - Speed Control
The speed of the kite remains the same throughout the part - (Number of) Crashes
A crash is defined as the kite touching the ground when it's not supposed to - Key elements
There are three defined key elements within each part. Performance of the key elements are of vital importance for the overall impression of each part
Judges are to score the above using the following score range:
0 – Missed/Unrecognizable
1 - Poor performance
2 – Fair performance
3 – Average performance
4 – Good performance
5 – Excellent performance