12/25/2025
The USA Sport Kite Team 2026 regrets to inform you that we have decided to withdraw from the upcoming 2026 World Kite Cup in Berck-sur-Mer this April.
Assembling a national team across six disciplines—individual, pairs, and teams for both two-line and four-line flying—requires a significant commitment of time, coordination, and logistical planning for a nine-day international event.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the necessary pieces to successfully assemble and attend this year’s competition are not fully coming together. While this decision was not made lightly, we believe it is the responsible one at this time. The team will continue training, refining our craft, and contributing to the growth of the sport kite community.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors and donors for their generous support, encouragement, and belief in this project. We are also deeply grateful to the wider kite-flying community and general public who followed our efforts and offered enthusiasm along the way. All donations made toward this project (both funds and raffle items) will be fully refunded / returned.
The USA Sport Kite Team 2026 remains committed to honoring the art, discipline, and creativity of flying kites to music. Regardless of our plans for the World Kite Cup, you can expect to see our presence across the United States as our members, pairs, and teams continue to play, train, and share their passion regionally.