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Der SauerlandAir e.V. lädt zum NRW-CUP 2026 ein. Mit der Editition 3.0 bauen wir wieder auf fantastische Wetterbedingungen. Ohne Trainingstag. :-) Auch in diesem Jahr freut sich der Club, alle ambitionierten XC-Piloten, Wettkampfprofis und Neueinsteiger im Sauerland zu begrüßen.
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Registration will open on
09/11 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
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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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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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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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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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Goal beers
There will usually be goal beers for winners
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Food
There will be a social evening with food
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Party
There will be an organised party during or after the event
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Live music
There will be live music or a DJ at the event
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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
- Overal
- Female
- Sport Class
- Landesmeisterschaft NRW
Contacts
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Event Director
- Martin Risse
- martin.risse@nrw-cup.eu
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Event Organisation
- Manuel Moreno
- manuel.moreno@nrw-cup.eu
Event info
Der SauerlandAir e.V. lädt zum NRW-CUP 2026 ein. Mit der Editition 3.0 bauen wir wieder auf fantastische Wetterbedingungen. Ohne Trainingstag. :-) Auch in diesem Jahr freut sich der Club, alle ambitionierten XC-Piloten, Wettkampfprofis und Neueinsteiger im Sauerland zu begrüßen. Gemeinsam werden wir die Frühjahrsthermik im Sauerland nutzen um, nach einer heißen Waffel am Startplatz, die deutsche Wettkampfsaison zu eröffnen. Anschließend lassen wir die Abende wieder am berühmten HQ / Campground in Elpe bei einem Glas VELTINS am Feuer ausklingen.
Die Landesmeisterschaft NRW ist erneut eingebettet in einen internationalen FAI 2-Wettbewerb und findet zum dritten Mal in unseren Top-Geländen statt. Die großen Startplätze ermöglichen ein Teilnehmerfeld von 100 Piloten.
Auch in diesem Jahr haben sich die Organisatoren des NRW-CUPS und der MOSEL-TROPHY wieder aufeinander abgestimmt. Um eine doppelte Anreise in die Mitte Deutschlands zu vermeiden, wurden die Termine beider Wettbewerbe eng zusammen gelegt. Durch die günstige Lage der Feiertage sind beide Wettkämpfe mit wenigen Urlaubstagen zu fliegen. Beide Bewerbe werden den "2. Deutschen Mittelgebirgspokal" ergeben, der zusätzlich als Gesamtwertung aus beiden Wettkämpfen ausgeschrieben wird.
WICHTIG: Dieser Wettbewerb ist zusammen mit der Mosel Trophy Teil des „Mittelgebirgs Cup“. Beide Wettbewerbe haben einen gemeinsamen Ausweichtermin (5./6. Mai 2026), der je nach Wetterlage und nach Ermessen der Organisatoren entweder für die Mosel Trophy oder für den NRW Cup genutzt wird.
Geplant ist, jedem Piloten, der sich im Sauerland zur Teilnahme qualifiziert, auch an der Mosel einen Platz zu sichern. Die Ergebnisse des Mittelgebirgspokals werden am Ende des 3. NRW-CUP ausgewertet und prämiert.
Hier gehts zur Mosel-Trophy - sichert euch einen Platz ( https://airtribune.com/mosel-trophy-2026/info ).
Die Einzelwertungen beider Bewerbe bleiben hiervon unberührt!
⚠️Bitte beachten ⚠️
- Flymaster live-trackers sind verpflichtend; Können bei Bedarf für 20€ bei der Registrierung geliehen werden.
SauerlandAir e.V. invites you to the NRW-CUP 2026. With Edition 3.0, we're counting on fantastic weather conditions this time. No training day! :-) This year, the club is once again looking forward to welcoming all ambitious XC pilots, competition professionals, and newcomers to the Sauerland region. Together, we'll take advantage of the spring thermals in the Sauerland and, after a hot waffle at the launch site, kick off the German competition season. Afterwards, we'll end the evenings at the famous HQ/Campground in Elpe with a glass of VELTINS by the fire.
The NRW State Championship is once again embedded in an international FAI 2 competition and will take place for the third time at our top-notch launch sites. The large launch areas allow for a field of 100 pilots.
This year, the organizers of the NRW-CUP and the MOSEL-TROPHY have coordinated their schedules once again. To avoid double travel to central Germany, the dates of both competitions have been closely aligned. Due to the favorable timing of the holidays, both competitions can be flown with just a few vacation days. Both events will contribute to the "2nd German Midlands Cup," which will also be awarded as an overall ranking based on both competitions.
IMPORTANT: This competition, along with the Mosel Trophy, is part of the "2nd German Midlands Cup." Both competitions share a common alternate date (5.6. May 2026), which, depending on weather conditions and at the organizers' discretion, will be used for either the Mosel Trophy or the NRW Cup.
The plan is to guarantee every pilot who qualifies for participation in the Sauerland event a place at the Mosel Trophy as well. The results of the2nd German Midlands Cup will be evaluated and awarded prizes at the end of the 3rd NRW Cup.
Click here for the Mosel Trophy - secure your place ( https://airtribune.com/mosel-trophy-2026/info ).
The individual rankings of both competitions remain unaffected!
⚠️Please be aware ⚠️
- Flymaster live-trackers are mandatory; You can rent some for 20€ at HQ if needed
Selection and entry fee
Entry fee: 200,-€
Banc Account: named after selection
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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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
If you decide not to participate then it is NOT possible to nominate someone to replace you - you will be refunded and the slot will be filled by another pilot at the organiser's discretion.
Refund after 1st of March 2026: 150,-€
No refund for cancelations after 25th of March 2026.
Prize fund and scoring categories
General schedule
Detailed and longer briefing on take off.
Changes and daily informations are provided at the HQ or the Airtribune Blog!
We will also set up a WhatsApp group for Pilots Information.
Daily schedule
Campground at HQ open
Sign In / Registration at 6pm
Wednesday 2026-05-06 (shared alternate day)
Depending on the weather:
Either free flying with registration afterwards or early registration from 7 am and first task.
Mandadatory safety briefing 9:00 am at the HQ or a quick start to take off.
Thursday 2026-05-07
9:30am short briefing before leaving to take off at 10:00am
Friday 2026-05-08
9:30am short briefing before leaving to take off at 10:00am
Saturday 2026-05-09
9:30am short briefing before leaving to take off at 10:00am
Pilots Party in the evening
Sunday 2026-05-10
9:30am short briefing before leaving to take off at 10:00am
7:00pm price giving ceremonie
Accommodation and Activities
See Downloads
How to get here
In d. Brabecke 1, 59939 Olsberg, Deutschland
Winterberg/Elpe Germany
Downloads
Waypoint files
Organizers
NRW-CUP 2026
Contacts
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Event Director
- Martin Risse
- martin.risse@nrw-cup.eu
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Event Organisation
- Manuel Moreno
- manuel.moreno@nrw-cup.eu









