New season web changes
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Phil Chett on 1231068532|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
This site has now been running for a bit now, and it must be said that what was envisaged would happen, hasn't.
It is acknowledged that ONE of the most difficult problems is uploading competition results.
The way it works is less that intuitive, and may considered a right royal pain in the arse.
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Ager Open 2009
last edited by Phil Chett on 1231068329|%e %b %Y, %H:%M %Z|agohover
We hope to be awarded the Europeans in 2010 but whatever happens the Open will be run from 11th - 18th July 2009 ( task days)
Competition information is on the website Àger Open
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2009 Comp Dates
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The following detail is published in advance of the comps panel meeting minutes for the benefit of pilots who need early notice of dates.
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Welcome to the British Hang Gliding Competitions web site.
Within these pages you will find information, Competition News, results and various other pieces of useful information relating to the BHPA hang gliding competitions
Its Primary role is to keep UK hang glider pilots informed about what is happening where, when, and keeping a historical record of those events, both home and abroad.
Sponsors
Sponsorship is constantly sought after to assist in the costs involved in competitions, especially for the provision of prizes for the pilots, all of which have to dig deep into their own pockets to take part in the competitions.
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have offered their support. We are extremely grateful to them
If You would like to support the BHGC by way of sponsorship, please contact our moc.tcennoctb|doowneerg.lliw#.rotanidro-oc pihsrosnops
Who?
The comps-panel are responsible for organising national championships in their discipline, selecting national teams and overseeing all other competitions.
What?
From results from the UKNXCL, inter club competitions, and various other means, pilots are encouraged to partake in National Competitions. From these results pilots are then selected and encouraged to participate in international competitions
Where?
There are usually four competitions run by the Hang Gliding Competitions Panel annually; three of these form the British Open Series and the other is our National Championships which is also run as an international open championship under FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale) rules. Our nationals are always sanctioned as an FAI Category 2 competition and the results are used in the FAI WPRS (World Pilot Ranking Scheme) rankings; occasionally we also apply for one of the BOS meets to be sanctioned by the FAI.
When?
Competition dates can be found on the Competition Calendar page
Why?
By the processes involved in encouraging Pilots to fly in these competitions, and the exchange of knowledge in advanced flying techniques, pilots learn to get the best out of their gliders, and themselves. Due to these training techniques employed, the British team has, over the years been rather successful in International Competitions. 2007 was a prime example of the success that can be achieved
2007 World Champions
Back row left to right: Gary Wirdnam; Richard Lovelace; Dave Matthews; Robin Hamilton
Front row left to right: Carl Wallbank; Bruce Kavanagh
