44th Annual American Kitefliers Association Annual Convention and Grand Nationals – Enid, Oklahoma
2023 AKA — Kitemakers’ Competition Results
Kite Categories — Scored Events
Bowed Kites
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanna Haynes | 6.667 | 8.067 | 8.933 | 8.367 | 32.033 |
| 2 | Eli & Shula Shavit | 7.667 | 8.000 | 7.733 | 7.567 | 30.967 |
| 3 | Tom Wallbank | 7.533 | 7.467 | 6.367 | 6.567 | 27.933 |
| 4 | Randy Fox | 6.767 | 7.067 | 6.567 | 6.400 | 26.800 |
| 5 | Russell Schwarz | 7.867 | 6.000 | 5.667 | 6.167 | 25.700 |
| 6 | Jim Gibson | 4.200 | 7.000 | 7.000 | 6.667 | 24.867 |
Cellular and Dimensional Kites
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Hanson | 8.733 | 8.667 | 8.800 | 8.900 | 35.100 |
| 2 | Steve Adnerson | 7.467 | 8.300 | 7.633 | 7.900 | 31.300 |
| 3 | Chuck Jones | 8.100 | 7.500 | 7.067 | 7.033 | 29.700 |
Deltas and Delta Derivatives
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Dertien | 8.167 | 8.267 | 8.367 | 8.133 | 32.933 |
| 2 | Randy Fox | 7.867 | 7.867 | 7.867 | 7.833 | 31.433 |
Fighter Kites
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Gibson | 6.833 | 6.667 | 7.433 | 7.133 | 28.067 |
| 2 | Chuck Jones | 7.167 | 6.267 | 6.267 | 6.267 | 25.967 |
Figure Kites
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Jones | 6.933 | 7.067 | 6.700 | 6.933 | 27.633 |
Flat Kites
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Hanson | 8.300 | 8.267 | 8.500 | 8.367 | 33.433 |
| 2 | Eli & Shula Shavit | 8.367 | 8.933 | 8.100 | 7.833 | 33.233 |
| 3 | Chuck Jones | 7.400 | 6.500 | 6.700 | 6.733 | 27.333 |
Indoor / Zero Wind Kites
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Jones | 7.700 | 7.067 | 7.000 | 7.200 | 28.967 |
| 2 | Russell Schwarz | 6.567 | 1.836 | 6.867 | 6.833 | 22.102 |
Rokkakus
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harold Ames | 7.600 | 7.667 | 7.233 | 7.167 | 29.667 |
| 2 | Chuck Jones | 7.633 | 7.133 | 6.667 | 7.167 | 28.600 |
Sky Display
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Dertien | 7.933 | 8.500 | 8.467 | 8.000 | 32.900 |
| 2 | Chris Hanson | 7.767 | 7.933 | 8.233 | 8.067 | 32.000 |
| 3 | Tom Wallbank | 7.833 | 8.067 | 7.400 | 7.667 | 30.967 |
Sport Kites
| Place | Name | Flight & Handling | Visual Appeal | Craftsmanship | Structural Design | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Adnerson | 7.633 | 7.133 | 7.500 | 7.500 | 29.767 |
| 2 | Bryan Wagstaff | 8.000 | 7.233 | 7.267 | 7.167 | 29.667 |
Highest Scores
| Category | Recipient | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| FLLIGHT AND HANDLING | Chris Hanson | Cellular # 1 |
| VISUAL APPEAL | Eli & Shula Shavit | Flat # 2 |
| CRAFTSMANSHIP | Tanna Haynes | Bowed # 1 |
| STRUCTURAL DESIGN | Chris Hanson | Cellular # 1 |
| GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPION | Chris Hanson | Cellular # 1 |
Kitemakers’ Competition — Special Awards
| Award | Recipient | Entry / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NOVICE KITEMAKER | Bryan Wagstaff | Sport Kites # 2 |
| BEST WORKSHOP KITE | Steve Anderson | Sport Kites # 1 |
| INNOVATION | Chris Hanson | Cellular # 1 |
| SPECIAL RECOGNITION | Russell Schwarz | Inspiring attitude |
| PEOPLE’S CHOICE — KITE ACCESSORY | Tom Wallbank | 8 lighted kite tails |
| PEOPLE’S CHOICE — KITE | Tanna Haynes | Bowed # 1 |
Annual and Lifetime Awards
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
| GAYLE WOODUL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | Dave Young |
| REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR | Sherman Myers |
| KITE CLUB OF THE YEAR | Alaskiters |
| SHINING STAR OF THE YEAR | Wolfgang Bieck |
| LEE TOY KITE ARTIST AWARD | Deb Lenzen and Mike Shaw |
| BOB INGRAHAM KITING COMMUNITY AWARD | Glen and Tanna Haynes |
| STEVE EDEIKEN INSPIRATIONAL AWARD | Jon and Marieanne Trennepohl |
