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05 // AEROSPACE // WATER ROCKETRY

WATER ROCKET

Design, build and launch for maximum horizontal distance!

Teams of two participants will design and bring their own water rocket for a supervised launch challenge. Each team will receive two launch attempts using the organizer-provided launch pad, and the best valid horizontal distance will be considered for scoring. Rockets will undergo a safety inspection before launch. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with judging based on official distance measurements recorded by the event officials.

EVENT DATE
15 October 2026
TIMING
10:00 AM – 04:00 PM IST
VENUE
Kumaraguru Grounds, KCT Campus
PRIZE POOL ₹10,000 Pool
DURATION 6 Hours Competition
TEAM SIZE 2 Members per Team
ELIGIBILITY UG Students (Engineering & Science)
REGISTRATION FEE ₹150 per team
// Overview & Scope

ABOUT THE EVENT

A hands-on water rocketry competition where UG students design, build, and launch a water-powered rocket for maximum horizontal distance.

Teams of two participants will design and bring their own water rocket for a supervised launch challenge. Each team will receive two launch attempts using the organizer-provided launch pad, and the best valid horizontal distance will be considered for scoring. Rockets will undergo a safety inspection before launch.

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with judging based on official distance measurements recorded by the event officials. All launch pads and safety perimeters are provisioned on-site by Kumaraguru SEDS organizers.

// Technical Tracks

TOPICS & DOMAINS

Rocket Design & Fairing Architecture
Aerodynamics & Fin Stability
Water & Compressed-Air Propulsion
Launch Pad Mechanics & Safety Systems
Distance Measurement & Trajectory Optimization
Engineering Creativity & Lightweight Materials
// Compliance & Protocol

RULES & GUIDELINES

  • RULE 01 Each team must consist of exactly 2 members and must bring its own water rocket.
  • RULE 02 The rocket must use only water and compressed air; unsafe or visibly damaged bottles are not permitted.
  • RULE 03 The launch pad will be provided by the organizers and must not be modified by participants.
  • RULE 04 Each team gets 2 launch attempts; the best valid horizontal distance will be used for the final score.
  • RULE 05 All participants must follow safety instructions; prohibited propulsion systems or unsafe launches may lead to disqualification.
// Agenda & Timeline

EVENT TIMELINE

PHASE // 01
Registration & Check-In
10:00 – 10:30 AM

Teams report, verify registration, and receive event instructions.

PHASE // 02
Safety Briefing
10:30 – 11:00 AM

Organizers explain launch procedure, safety requirements, and scoring.

PHASE // 03
Rocket Inspection
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Rockets are checked for safety and compatibility with the launch system.

PHASE // 04
Launch Attempt 1
12:00 – 01:30 PM

Each team conducts its first supervised launch.

PHASE // 05
Launch Attempt 2
02:00 – 03:30 PM

Each team conducts its second supervised launch.

PHASE // 06
Measurement & Results
03:30 – 04:00 PM

Best valid distance is recorded, results are finalized, and prizes are announced.

// Laurels & Bounty

PRIZES & RECOGNITION

GOLD LAUREL

1st Prize

₹5,000

Winner Certificate + Trophy + Institutional Recognition

SILVER MEDAL

2nd Prize

₹3,000

Runner-Up Certificate + Medal + Commendation

BRONZE MEDAL

3rd Prize

₹2,000

Third Place Certificate + Medal

// Campus Navigation // MapRoute

EVENT LOCATION & CAMPUS ROUTE

Kumaraguru Grounds, KCT Campus
Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore
CAMPUS GEO // 11.0830° N, 76.9950° E
1
KCT Front Gate Saravanampatti Main Entrance
2
Campus Boulevard Central Academic Avenue
3
Sports Pavilion Junction Turn toward Athletic Stadium
Kumaraguru Grounds Water Rocketry Launch Pad Arena
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