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Roldanillo Valle del Cauca has been the venue for the main paragliding competitions, including the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal, the Paragliding World Cup and several national and international paragliding Championships, the Valle del Cauca is one of the best places on planet earth to fly paragliding, becoming a dream place and tourist destination for many paragliders due to the cultural diversity, the road network that facilitates movement, the perfect weather conditions and all the diverse tourist activities developed in this charismatic region.
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Roldanillo is the principal home for paragliding and hang gliding events in Colombia. Located on the west side of the Valle del Cauca at the foot of the Cordillera Occidental the town sits at an elevation of 966 meters and has an average annual temperature of 23°C.
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Registration will open on
20/09 12:49 (America/Bogota)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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Medic on takeoff
There will be medical rescue services at launch
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Good phone coverage
The region generally has good phone coverage
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Radio coverage
We will be monitoring radios for your safety whilst you fly
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Live trackers mandatory
Live Tracking is MANDATORY in this event to score. The organiser will provide the trackers.
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Launch Transport
There will be vehicles supplied to take you to launch
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Retrieve included
There will be retrieve vehicles available to return pilots to HQ
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Toilets on takeoff
There are toilets at, or near, the launch
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Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
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Ballast on takeoff
There will be ballast water available at launch
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Lunch packs
There will be daily lunch packs for pilots
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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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ID Cards
The organisers will give you an ID card with all the essential items listed
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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Free gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
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Plastic reduction
The organisers support reducing the use of unnecessary plastic at the event. This includes NOT giving disposable water bottles
Prize funds and scoring categories
- SERIAL CLASS
- OVERALL CLASS
- FEMALE CLASS
- SPORT CLASS
- NATIONS
Contacts
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Meet Director
- Cristian Andres Agudelo Escobar
- +57 3207958964
- Directoreventos@outlook.com
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Safety Director
- Yermenson Agudelo
- +57 3113974457
- Directoreventos@outlook.com
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Tracking Officer
- Luis Paredes
- +57 3155826156
- Directoreventos@outlook.com
Event info
Roldanillo Valle del Cauca has been the venue for the main paragliding competitions, including the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal, the Paragliding World Cup and several national and international paragliding Championships, the Valle del Cauca is one of the best places on planet earth to fly paragliding, becoming a dream place and tourist destination for many paragliders due to the cultural diversity, the road network that facilitates movement, the perfect weather conditions and all the diverse tourist activities developed in this charismatic region.
Roldanillo Valle del Cauca ha sido la sede de las principales competencias de parapente, incluida la Superfinal de la Copa Mundial de Parapente, la Copa Mundial de Parapente y varios Campeonatos nacionales e internacionales de parapente reiterando cada vez más su reconocimiento a nivel mundial y posicionando al valle del cauca como uno de los mejores lugares del planeta tierra para volar en parapente, convirtiéndose en un lugar soñado y destino turístico de muchos parapentistas debido a la diversidad cultural, la malla vial que facilita el desplazamiento, las perfectas condiciones meteorológicas y sobre todo las diversas actividades turísticas desarrolladas en esta carismática región.
Organizado por la Federación Colombiana de Deportes Aéreos (FEDEAEREOS) En esta ocasión en su representación los señores Henry Arcila y Alfredo Valencia como miembros de su junta, y la Federación Ecuatoriana de Deportes Aéreos (FEDA) en su representación el señor Juan Carlos Moran. con el objetivo de llevar a cabo este certamen fomentando, organizando y reglamentando la práctica del deporte dentro del ámbito nacional e impulsando los programas de interés público y social.
Selection and entry fee
Selection criteria for national pilots:
In order of registration online: YES
In WPRS order: YES
Selection criteria for non-national pilots:
In order of registration online: YES
In WPRS order: YES
- National Pilot License.
- Signed application form.
- Signed Liability Release, Waiver of Legal Rights.
- ID, Passport or driver's license.
- Insurance*.
- Payment stub of the registration fee.
- Complete registration form ready before day 1.
- Accept current local regulations.
INSURANCE.
Pilots must verify the validity of their insurance administered by the government or private in the country where the competition takes place. In some countries (ROLDANILLO-COLOMBIA).
It is strongly recommended to know the local contact of the insurance company to avoid delays.
It is the pilot's responsibility to ensure that their own insurance coverage is adequate.
Health insurance. It must be valid to paraglide in Colombia. You must show a copy of the contract to prove it. If the pilot does not have this insurance, he must buy it locally, the organization of the event will offer him an option.
Máximo número de pilotos competidores: 150
Criterios de selección de pilotos nacionales:
En orden de registro en línea: SI
En orden WPRS: SÍ
Criterios de selección para pilotos no nacionales:
En orden de registro en línea: SI
En orden WPRS: SÍ
Documentos
- Licencia Nacional de Piloto.
- Formulario de solicitud firmado.
- Liberación de responsabilidad firmada, Renuncia de derechos legales.
- Cedula, Pasaporte o licencia de conducir.
- Seguro*.
- Talón de pago de la cuota de inscripción.
- Formulario de registro completo listo antes del día 1.
- Aceptar la normativa local vigente.
Seguro.
Seguro que cubra el riesgo de responsabilidad civil por un importe mínimo de 100.000 € (cien mil euros) debe presentarse a los organizadores en el momento de la inscripción.
Seguro de accidentes personales válido para competiciones de parapente. Esto debe incluir la repatriación al país de origen, y tratamiento médico de mínimo 10.000 € (diez mil).
Seguro médico. Debe ser válido para volar en parapente en Colombia. Debe mostrar una copia del contrato para demostrarlo. Si el piloto no tiene este seguro, debe comprarlo localmente, la organización del evento le ofrecerá una opción.
Documents required at registration
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FAI Sporting Licence
Issued by your local NAC on behalf of the FAI. You cannot normally compete in an FAI event without one. Contact your National Association (NAC)
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National Licence
The organiser requires you to present your National flying licence.
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Signed Application form
You will need to sign an applicaton form at the venue. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Signed Waiver/Release form
You will need to sign a waiver or release document to show you understand the risks. Usually the organiser will provide it on arrival.
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Identification documents needed
You will need to provide photo ID on arrival. This could be Passport, Driving Licence or National ID, for example.
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Liability Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your liability (3rd party) insurance documents
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Rescue/Medical Insurance
You must provide the organiser with a copy of your medical, rescue and repatriation insurance. You can purchase Global Rescue cover from Airtribune
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation date more than 20 days before the competition start date, 50% refund.
Cancellation date less than 15 days before the start date of the competition: 0% refund.
The impossibility of attending due to travel reasons related to Covid is not a reason for the reimbursement of an amount greater than the percentages and times indicated above. Please make sure you have adequate travel insurance to cover any last minute cancellations.
Cancellation of a competition by the organization, i.e. Covid19 interference, etc. In the event that the organizers consider it necessary to cancel, relocate or reschedule the competition, you will be entitled to a partial refund. This will be on the scale as follows:
1. Up to 30 days before the first official day of the event: 100% less administrative charge.
2. 30 to 7 days before the first official day of the event: An amount equivalent to the amount paid less the amount spent by the organization in preparations up to that moment.
3. Less than 7 days before the event: No refund will be given.
4. After the start of the competition, any refund will be at the discretion of the organizers.
Política de reembolso:
Cualquier piloto que cancele su registro recibirá un reembolso de la siguiente manera:
Fecha de cancelación más de 20 días antes de la fecha de inicio de la competencia, reembolso del 50%.
Fecha de cancelación menos de 15 días antes de la fecha de inicio de la competencia: 0% de reembolso.
La imposibilidad de asistir debido a motivos de viaje relacionados con Covid no es motivo para el reembolso de una cantidad superior a los porcentajes y tiempos indicados anteriormente. Por favor, asegúrese de tener seguro de viaje adecuado para cubrir cualquier cancelación de última hora.
Cancelación de una competencia por parte de la organización, es decir, interferencia de Covid19, etc. En caso de que los organizadores consideren necesario cancelar, reubicar o reprogramar la competencia tendrá derecho a un reembolso parcial. Esto estará en la escala de la siguiente manera:
1. Hasta 30 días antes del primer día oficial del evento: 100% menos cargo administrativo.
2. 30 a 7 días antes del primer día oficial del evento: Un monto equivalente al monto pagado menos la cantidad gastada por la organización en preparativos hasta ese momento.
3. Menos de 7 días antes del evento: No se dará devolución.
4. Después del inicio de la competencia, cualquier reembolso quedará a discreción de los organizadores.
Los organizadores no serán responsables de los gastos incurridos por cualquier persona que asista o tenga la intención de asistir al evento, o cualquier pérdida consecuente que surja de la cancelación, reubicación o reprogramación del evento.
Prize fund and scoring categories
OPEN
FEMALE
SERIAL
SPORT
General schedule
14:00 Parade cultural artistic groups, countries and competitors.
10:00 - 18:00 Official Registration and Equipment Inspection, Official Venue of the Event.
19:00 - Mandatory security briefing.
20:30 - Opening Ceremony.
Monday, January 30 - Sunday, February 5, 2023
Competition flying days.
Sunday February 5, 2023.
20:00 - Award ceremony and closing ceremony.
29 de enero de 2023.
14:00 Desfile comparsas artísticas culturales, países y competidores.
10:00 - 18:00 Registro Oficial e Inspección de Equipos, Sede Oficial del Evento.
19:00 - Reunión informativa de seguridad obligatoria.
20:30 - Ceremonia de Apertura.
Lunes, 30 de enero -Domingo, 5 de febrero de 2023
Días de vuelo de competición.
Domingo 5 de febrero de 2023.
20:00 -Entrega de premios y clausura.
Daily schedule
08:00 - Transportation to take-off area.
10:00 - Director/Task and Safety Committee Meetings.
10:30 - Briefing / Official results of the previous task / Definition of the task.
11:00 - Takeoff window opens.
16:30 - Opening of the scoring office.
20:00 - Provisional results.
The daily schedule may change, depending on weather conditions.
07:00 - Apertura de la sede.
08:00 - Transporte a zona de despegue.
10:00 - Reuniones de Director/Comité de Pruebas y Seguridad.
10:30 - Briefing de pilotos / Resultados oficiales de la prueba anterior / Definición de la prueba.
11:00 - Se abre la ventana de despegue.
16:30 - Apertura de la oficina de puntuación.
20:00 - Resultados provisionales.
El horario diario puede cambiar, dependiendo de las condiciones climáticas.
Accommodation and Activities
How to get here
Cl. 7 #672, Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Roldanillo Valle del Cauca Colombia
Plane
Most international flights layover in Bogota's "El Dorado International Airport". The international and domestic terminals are connected by a shuttle. From Bogota take the quick domestic flight to Armenia, Pereira, or Cali where you can easily find ground transport to Roldanillo. For cost and convenience we highly recommend you fly into Pereira.
If you would like the organization to pick you up from Cali or Pereira please contact us with a detailed itinerary and plan. We would also appreciate a call or email during your layover in Bogota confirming your on time arrival.
Local airport taxis are safe and offer competitive pricing for 1 or 2 pilots with gear. Groups should contact the organization for pickup. Budget travelers can find buses to Roldanillo from Pereira, Cali, or Armenia. The bus terminals and airports are separate.
Pereira
Recommended city to fly into. 1 and 15 minute drive to Roldanillo.
Cali
The second most important airport in Colombia. Cali's “Alfonso Bonilla Aragon” airport services domestic and international flights and adds new international routs regularly. 2 hour drive to Roldanillo.
Armenia
Smaller airport and city with less service. 1 and 30 minute drive to Roldanillo.
Bus
From the bus terminals in Pereira, Cali, or Armenia look for the Roldanillo's local bus company De Occidente for safe and comfortable transport.
De Occidente: www.deoccidente.com/roldanillo/
The company is comfortable servicing international Paraglide pilots and very helpful.
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
+57 (314) 866 0361
Directoreventos@outlook.com
+573207958964
Contacts
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Meet Director
- Cristian Andres Agudelo Escobar
- +57 3207958964
- Directoreventos@outlook.com
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Safety Director
- Yermenson Agudelo
- +57 3113974457
- Directoreventos@outlook.com
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Tracking Officer
- Luis Paredes
- +57 3155826156
- Directoreventos@outlook.com
Socials
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Roldanillo Copa De Las Americas 2023
OVERALL CLASS
- Juho Komulainen (12)
- Juan Sebastian Ospina (800)
- Marcelo Sanchez Vilchez (271)
SPORT CLASS
- Andrés Tello Alvarado (456)
- Michal Zawadzki (400)
- Matias Nombarasco (2222)
SERIAL CLASS
- Franz Schilter (66)
- Dominik Kapica (605)
- David Cubel Gallarte (1112)
Tasks and results
Task 1
30 Jan, 2023
91.5 km — Race to goal
Task 2
31 Jan, 2023
84.9 km — Race to goal
Task 3
01 Feb, 2023
139.5 km — Race to goal
Task 4
02 Feb, 2023
74.0 km — Race to goal
Task 5
03 Feb, 2023
101.7 km — Race to goal
Task 6
04 Feb, 2023
88.3 km — Race to goal
Task 7
05 Feb, 2023
80.2 km — Race to goal