Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jr. Solar Sprint ?
The Junior Solar Sprint is an opportunity for local sixth, seventh and eighth-grade science students to use scientific know-how, creative thinking, experimentation, and teamwork to design and build small, solar-powered model cars. All participants will use a standardized solar cell and motor. With the exception of a few car specification regulations, unlimited ingenuity and inventiveness can be used in car construction. Awards will be given for design in addition to the track event itself.
The Junior Solar Sprint is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary project that motivates students and illustrates how pursuing careers in the fields of science, math, and engineering can be exciting and highly rewarding particularly when applied to renewable energy sources.
We are proud to host Junior Solar Sprint and hope your school will join us in this unique and fun event.
When and Where is Race Day ?
The Junior Solar Sprint will be held on June 5th at the San Diego Electrical Training Center located at 4675 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA?
directions can be found here through google maps
How do I get Started ?
All teams must first register to compete in the competition. Please fill out and return a team registration form found at http://www.sdres.org/jss/forms.html
Registration forms are due by March 20th to ensure that your team will be able to participate in the competition.
Registration forms are due by March 20th to ensure that your team will be able to participate in the competition.
On March 20th a teacher seminar will be held at the California Center for Sustainable Energy to review the requirements for the competition and provide teachers with resources and training for building the cars and teaching the Junior Solar Sprint curriculum in their classrooms.
Liability waivers for students and coaches participating in the event are also due on March 20th.
When and Where is Teacher Training?
The next teacher training session will be held on April 18th at the California Center for Sustainable Energy from 8am to Noon
Contact David Beekman for details about our next Workshop:
Email: david.beekman@hotmail.com
How Do I Order Supplies ?
Junior Solar Sprint Kits can be purchases through Solar World at http://www.solarworld.com. A limited number of kits will also be available through SDRES at the teacher seminar on March 20th. The first 10 teachers to sign up for the race will be givin a maximum of 5 race kits for participation. Additional kits can be purchased through Solar World. http://www.solarworld.com
How much does it cost ?
Thanks to Sullivan Solar a generous subsidy has been provided to reduce the cost of the race kits. The first 50 kits provided for the race will be given out free of charge to the first teams to sign up. A maximum of 5 kits, which include a solar panel, motor and motor gears will be provided per teacher on a first come first served basis. Additional kits and kit components must be purchased by the competition teams. Please fill out your registration form here.
Where can I download Instructions and Forms ?
Registration forms can be found at http://www.sdres.org/forms.html
Competition rules can be found at http://www.sdres.org/jss/rules_and_judging.pdf
How can I get Help?
Teachers may contact David Beekman for questions on the competition.
David Beekman
Email: david.beekman@hotmail.com
How can I become a Volunteer ?
Please contact Kyle Stewart to find out how you can volunteer with the Junior Solar Sprint.
Kyle Stewart
Email: juniorsolarsprint@gmail.com
Phone: 303-579-8047
Are Sponsorships Available?
Sponsorships are available, please contact Bruce Rogow at the San Diego Renewable Energy Society for more information.
Bruce Rogow
Email: brogow@gmail.com
Phone: 619-594-8108
How can I get some Car Building Tips ?
Resources for building cars, classroom experiments and general solar curriculum can be found at http://www.sdres.org/jss/resources.html