NZ PG Nationals 2021-Nelson

The New Zealand National Open Paragliding competition for 2021 is now being held nr Nelson in the  Tasman region( a little west and north of Nelson close to Motueka) ( and environs for flying) in late February 2021.

Details for the Competition are in their preparatory stage but can be viewed on Airtribune:   

                                                     NZ PG Nationals 2021

Headquarters will be out at Mapua with registration opening for a limit of 80 pilots on August 1st, 2020. Be quick!

The Tasman region is a great place to fly with many varied sites, National Parks, and great social. It is a very popular competition location.

Our thanks to Pete Allison and Lyn Watkins for stepping forward to organise and conduct this event.

Lets give them our support.

Auckland Regional PG - 2 competitions in 2020

Auckland Regional Paragliding Competitions 2020

One of the bonuses of Covid19 and the restrictions on travel has been for pilots to step forward to conduct Regional paragliding competitions so as to continue to ensure that New Zealand pilots are kept current with competition flying and continue to be well represented on the World Rankings.

Johnny Hopper is conducting a League of two Auckland competitions in November and December, 2020.

Auckland Regional #1:                 14th - 15th November, 2020 ( Reserve date the following weekend)

                                                        Registration opens soon.

                                                        FAI Cat2

                                                        Airtribune:    Airtribune / Auckland Regional #1

AucklandRegional #2:                  12th - 13th December, 2020 ( Reserve date the following weekend)

                                                        Registration opens soon.

                                                        FAI Cat2

                                                        Airtribune:    Auckland Regional #2

Johnny runs a great comp with lots of fun. Lets hope the weather is kind for some great flying.

Information on Airtribune.

                                                       

Updated PG Competition Rules V22

Paragliding Competition Rules V22

 The PCC is tasked with reviewing and updating the Competition Rules from time to time.

Parts of this latest revision have been in the pipeline since the Wanaka PG Open in 2018.

In accordance with the existing Rules a new version 22 has been written and is now posted for review by the Members for a two week period prior to a final review and becoming 'official'.

The new version can be viewed or downloaded from the NZHGPA website: 'Competitions and Records' / 'Paragliding Competition Downloads'

Please take time to review them and, if there are any concerns notify the PCC.