Paragliding Competition Page

Updated by the Paragliding Competition Committee (PCC).

Member:Kathryn West
Home phone:03 443 1013
Mobile phone:027 281 5950
Email address:high@xtra.co.nz
  
Member:Mark Hardman
Home phone:03 4428145
Mobile phone:021 809 275
Email address:hardmanmark@hotmail.com
  
Member:Evan Lamberton
Home phone:09 478 0063
Mobile phone:021 407833
Email address:janiceandevan@ihug.co.nz
  
  
Last updated 29 Sept 2011 for New Competition season

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NZ Paragliding competition rules

2011/2012 NZ Open FAI Cat2 Competitions...



There are two NZOPEN competitions to be held in the 2011/12 season. Points from both rounds will count towrds the NZ Championships
Round 1 Nelson Jan 21-28
Round 2 Rotorua Feb 25-Mar 3.
FOR ALL FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE NZ PGOpens please go to the dedicated web site at www.pgopen.org.nz.
THE NZ OPEN AND NZ CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE SERIAL CLASS COMPETITIONS FOR THE 2011/12 SEASON. Gliders must be certified EN D or lower and flown within the certified weight range. Competition rules require that every pilot shall fly with: emergency parachute;altimeter; helmet; protective backplate; UHF radio; GPS; and a current WOF.If you are flying in FAI recognised competitions (and want your points recorded by the FAI in the world rankings) you will need to have an FAI Sports Licence. Go to http://contact.flyingnz.co.nz/fai-air-sporting-licence-xidc57888.htmlCost is $30. The licence is valid for one year.

Regional Competitions


Regional Competition coordinators may propose dates for RCs at short notice ( min 5 days). Check the competitions page on the NZHGPA forum for the latest information. Where possible earlier notice will be given here.

Canterbury Club Regional Competition
October 22-24 (Labour weekend)
Contact: Ross Johnston Ph +64 274849667 rossjanet@xtra.co.nz
Flying sites; Mt Cheeseman, Helicopter Hill
WaypointsCragieurnWpt.wpt Safety notes Craigieburn safety notes More up to date details will be on the forum

Southern Club Regional Competition: Nov 12-13 Central Otago
Contact: Mark Hardman 021 809275 info@paraventures.co.nz
Flying sites: Mt Ida, others TBC.
Cost: Approx $10 TBC.
Waypoints, maps and forms zip file:Zip file

Auckland Club Regional Competition, Auckland/Waikato
Nov 19-20
Flying sites: Moirs, Dills, Pukemore, Kaimais.
Contact: Evan Lamberton 021407833 gsifly@gmail.com
Club web site www.cloudbase.org.nz

Southern Club - Mackenzie Basin
Jan 7-8 ( possible extended access to sites Jan 5-6)
Contact:Mark Hardman 021 809275 info@paraventures.co.nz
Flying sites:Ohau skifield, Others TBC.
May include camping at Ohau Lodge. Some sites may involve walk up.
Watch this space for details later!

Wellington Club Regional Competition
Feb 4-6(Waitangi Weekend)
Contact:Kris Ericksen 021 1164558 skf@paradise.net.nz
Flying sites:TBC

If you would like a Regional Competition run in your area it is easy to arrange. The PCC can send you all the information and the rules and requirements. You need to give at east 5 days notice to pilots via the NZHGPA comps forum, organise the sites and weather and have a minimum of 10 pilots enter. The PCC can help with scoring via the internet.


COMPETITIONS ARE A GREAT WAY TO INCREASE YOUR THERMALLING SKILLS,
MEET OTHER PILOTS & HAVE A GREAT FEW DAYS FLYING!

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