GENERAL GUIDELINES AND SAFETY
1. No BHPA card (or international equivalent) = no participation.
2. No Pilot rating, you will not be able to compete.
3. Update your AirTribune details in good time.
4. An “assumption of risk” form must be completed at registration.
5. A radio operating at 135 – 179 VHF (and mobile phone) is compulsory.
6. All flying equipment must be homologated in an airworthy condition and be BHPA approved and comply with the latest edition of the following EN certification standards:
• Paraglider: EN 926-2 and 926-1 or LTF 91/09 (including CCC FAI class), having aspect ratio under 7,2.
• Harness: EN 1651 with certified protection, or LTF 91/09
• Emergency parachute: EN 12491 or LTF 91/09
• Helmet: EN 966 or snowboarding EN 1077 class is accepted.
7. Please sign up with Puretrack.io as we will be using this at the event for safety.

Please note: all XC competitors require a "Pilot" rating, meaning you must have passed your BHPA Pilot rating before 18 June 2025 for the A and B comps. Please make sure you answer the poll question with your Pilot rating.

SITE RULES
• No fires
• No BBQs directly on the grass
• All rubbish to be put in the skip by the pavilion
• TAKE HOME your recycling please
• Generators must be on trays
• Toilet chemicals must be GREEN
• No noise after 22.00 or loud music at anytime
• Landing is allowed in the main field in the marked area
• No DRONES without event director permission
• Dogs must be on a lead at all times

The Cumbria Soaring Club Lakes Charity Classic website page will be updated to include information and details on how to apply for the Community Impact Fund for deserving Cumbrian causes, Telegram groups to join and how guests must pre-book this year to attend. ALL competitors, participants, guests and crew should be familiar with this information and visit the page before arriving.
https://www.cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk/lcc/CSC_LCCMain.php

Cumbria Soaring Club members enjoy a discount on the donation when entering. The entry donation includes one meal on the Saturday night.

The Lakes Charity Classic is a fun competition, run by pilots for pilots. The event is a 'Not for Profit' ; raising funds for local charities and is run in conjunction with the X-Lakes H&F competition.

RISK STATEMENT: https://x-lakes.uk/x-lakes-challenge-risk-statement/