Updated by the Paragliding Competition Committee (PCC).
| Member: | Kathryn West |
| Home phone: | 03 443 1013 |
| Mobile phone: | 027 281 5957 |
| Email address: | high@xtra.co.nz |
| Member: | Abe Laguna |
| Home phone: | 03 409 0689 |
| Mobile phone: | 021 525 163 |
| Email address: | flytandemtoday@yahoo.com |
| Member: | Evan Lamberton |
| Home phone: | 09 478 0063 |
| Mobile phone: | 021 407833 |
| Email address: | janiceandevan@ihug.co.nz |
Updated ladder
NZ Paragliding competition rules
2009/2010 Competitions...General New competition rules apply for the 2009/10 season ( link above). There are now two FAI CAT2 comps of 6-7 days duration to be held in the 09/10 season. See calendar below. The new rules also allow for regional weekend competitions to be called at 5 days notice by posting on the website but clubs will be encouraged to give more notice where possible. Check the Forum on the website in the week leading up to each competition for any notices. 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. Send your full name, your address (preferably not a box number), date of birth, your membership number and a $30 cheque, made out to the "RNZAC", John McLean at P.O.Box 55 240, Mission Bay, Auckland. johnmclean@orcon.net.nz phones 09 528 4924, 021 664 938, fax 09 307 3267. The licence is valid for one year. |
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NZ Paragliding Open round 1 NelsonDates:Jan 2 to 9, 2010 Sites: Nelson, to be advised. Cost:TBA Accomodation: TBA Contact: Dean Straker dean@verticallimits.co.nz Results: Nelson results | ||
NZ Paragliding Open round 2 RotoruaDates: Feb 20 to 27 2010 Sites: Paeroas, Kaimais. Cost:Before 31 Jan $125 includes fees, levies, social functions, maps and T shirt. Late registration after 31 Jan = $ 135 and NO T SHIRT. Contact: Evan Lamberton gsifly@gmail.com Web site www.pgopen.org.nz The New Zealand Champions will be awarded at the conclusion of this competition. | ||
Regional CompetitionsRegional 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. Southern Club Regional Competition: 6 and 7 Feb 2010(Saturday, Sunday) Reserve dates: 13/14 Feb 2010 Briefing location: Treble Cone landing field 10am Contact: Kat West 027 2815950 Confirmation will be posted on the forum Thursday night 7pm. Auckland Club Regional Competition: 6 and 7 Feb 2010 Briefing location: To be advised by posting on the forum comps page Thursday 7pm. Contact: Nick Stead 021478947 or Evan Lamberton 021407833 or check the club web site www.cloudbase.org.nz | ||
COMPETITIONS ARE A GREAT WAY TO INCREASE YOUR THERMALLING SKILLS,
MEET OTHER PILOTS & HAVE A GREAT FEW DAYS FLYING!
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