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Event info
The competition “Montegrappa Trophy 2022” is a FAI Category 2 paragliding event. The main organisers are “Aero Club Lega Piloti” (via San Miro, 23867 Suello (LC) – Italy) and “ASD Volo Libero Montegrappa” (piazza al Paradiso, 31030 Semonzo di Borso del Grappa (TV) – Italy.
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Flight Area: Veneto-Friuli foothills, and North-East Alps (Italy).
Headquarter: via Benedetto Marcello, 36060 Romano d’Ezzelino (VI), Italy...
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Registration will open on
17/01 00:00 (Europe/Rome)
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Live trackers supplied
The organiser will supply Live trackers to you, for safety and scoring
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Helicopter rescue
The region supports helicopter rescues
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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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Tracklogs managed
The organisers will download the tracklogs at HQ for scoring
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Airtribune blogging
The organisers are using Airtribune for registration, tracking, blogging and to publish scores
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Lunch packs
There will be daily lunch packs for pilots
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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 gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
Prize funds and scoring categories
- Harness Winner
- WOMEN class
- SERIAL class
- OVERALL class
Contacts
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Sub officer
- Francesco Nasato
- para@trofeomontegrappa.it
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Main officer
- Gianluca Soncin
- para@trofeomontegrappa.it
Event info
The competition “Montegrappa Trophy 2022” is a FAI Category 2 paragliding event. The main organisers are “Aero Club Lega Piloti” (via San Miro, 23867 Suello (LC) – Italy) and “ASD Volo Libero Montegrappa” (piazza al Paradiso, 31030 Semonzo di Borso del Grappa (TV) – Italy).
Selection and entry fee
Pre-registrations can be done only through the web site https://airtribune.com, from 17th of January 2022 to 13th of February 2022. The list of confirmed pilots will be published within 18th of February 2022. Only pre-registered pilots with a valid FAI licence will be accepted. A valid third-party insurance is mandatory.
Participants and selection
The maximum number of participants admitted to the competition is 150:
- 140 places will be assigned to pilots selected according to the FAI WPRS ranking system (reference date February 1st 2022)*;
- 7 wild cards, assigned by the organizers;
- 3 wild cards, assigned by the Italian Team Leader.
(*) In compliance with the Italian National Sporting Code 2020 (app. B.3), in the first selection round, about 40% of the available places will be guaranteed to Italian pilots and the selection will be made following the Italian Overall Ranking (reference date 31th October 2021).
If an Italian pilot renounces or does not pay the entry fee within the established deadline, his/her place will be reassigned to another pilot, selected according to the FAI WPRS ranking system.
10 places will be assigned to women.
In case of equal rankings, priority will be given to the first pilot who made the pre-registration.
Registration to the competition becomes effective only after the entry fees payment, which has to be done within 6 days from the confirmation date. Confirmation will be sent to pilots by email and published in the list of confirmed participants.
Pilots who won’t pay within the payment deadline, will be moved at the bottom of the selection list.
Organizers have the right to not accept the registration of pilots considered not eligible for safety reasons or in case the compliance with legal requirements cannot be verified.
Entry fee and payment
The entry fee is € 250.00, including:
- Transport to take-off each competition day
- Retrieval each competition day
- Emergency service, ambulance and doctor each competition day
- Live tracking
- Packed-lunch each competition day
- Gadgets
- Flycard with a 14 days validity (08/04/2022 - 24/04/2022)
- Awards and prizes for the winner
Paid entry fees will not be returned for any reason or for any claim. The entry fee must be paid within 6 days from the confirmation (received by email), by bank transfer. The payment receipt must be sent to the following email address: para@trofeomontegrappa.it. An additional fee of €40,00 will be charged in case of late payment.
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 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
Prize fund and scoring categories
The following categories will be ranked:
- OVERALL
- SERIAL (with at least 10 participants)
- SPORT (with at least 10 participants)
- WOMEN (with at least 5 participants)
OVERALL
Reserved to pilots flying paragliders certified EN B, EN C, EN D, CCC or DHV/LTF 2/ 2-3. In case of double certification, the more restrictive one will be considered.
SERIAL
Reserved to pilots flying certified EN B, EN C, EN D or DHV/LTF 2/2-3. In case of double certification, the more restrictive one will be considered.
SPORT
Reserved to pilots flying certified EN B, EN C or DHV/LTF 2. In case of double certification, the more restrictive one will be considered.
Winners must be present at the awards ceremony to collect the prize. Proxies are not accepted. Prizes not claimed will remain at the organization.
General schedule
15:00 to 22:00 Registration (at HQ)
Thursday, April 14th
08:00 Mandatory safety and general briefing (at HQ)
08:30 to 9:30 Transport to take-off (leaving from HQ)
10:30 Task Committee and Safety Committee briefing (at take-off)
11:00 Weather briefing and Pilots briefing (at take-off)
11:30 to 19:00 Task
20:00 Provisional ranking
from Friday, April 15th to Sunday, April 17th
08:30 to 9:30 Transport to take-off
10:30 Task Committee and Safety Committee briefing (at take-off)
11:00 Weather briefing and Pilots briefing (at takeoff)
11:30-19:00 Task
20:00 Provisional ranking
Monday, April 18th
08:30-9:30 Transport to take-off
10:30 Task Committee and Safety Committee briefing (at take-off)
11:00 Weather forecast briefing and Pilots briefing (at take-off)
11:30 to 17:30 Task
19:00 Final rankings and prize-giving ceremony
Schedule may change depending on weather conditions or organizational needs. Any change will be published on the official board at the HQ and on the official social channels.
Daily schedule
08:30 to 9:30 Transport to take-off
10:30 Task Committee and Safety Committee briefing (at take-off)
11:00 Weather briefing and Pilots briefing (at takeoff)
11:30-19:00 Task
20:00 Provisional ranking
Accommodation and Activities
For accommodation and activities visit www.vivereilgrappa.it
How to get here
Romano d'Ezzelino is near Bassano del Grappa, in the North-East of Italy.
BY CAR
A22 Brennero (exit Trento - SS Valsugana)
A4 Torino - Milano - Venezia (exit Padova Ovest)
A31 Vicenza - Piovene Rocchette (exit Dueville)
BY TRAIN
Bassano del Grappa train station has the following connections: Venice, Padova, Trento.
For more information visit www.trenitalia.com
BY PLANE
The nearest airport to Bassano del Grappa is Venezia - Marco Polo (VCE)
via Benedetto Marcello,
36060 Romano d’Ezzelino (VI)
Italy
Romano d Ezzelino Italy
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
Contacts
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Sub officer
- Francesco Nasato
- para@trofeomontegrappa.it
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Main officer
- Gianluca Soncin
- para@trofeomontegrappa.it
Socials
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Montegrapp Trophy 2022
Harness Winner
- Adel Honti (3060)
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With all the pilots names entered in to a lottery, one pilot was awarded a brand new Woody Valley XR& harness.
Tasks and results
Task 1
14 Apr, 2022
73.9 km — Race to goal
Task 2
15 Apr, 2022
97.3 km — Race to goal
Task 3
16 Apr, 2022
45.7 km — Race to goal
Task 4
17 Apr, 2022
96.9 km — Race to goal
Task 5
18 Apr, 2022
68.8 km — Race to goal