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Ready to Race?
Welcome to the Sports-Class Racing Series, a series of international high-level competitions. If you enjoy racing mid-aspect wings, you’ve come to the right place!
The SRS is for pilots who have outgrown fun and national competitions, and are looking to take the next step.
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Live trackers not supplied
Trackers are not supplied at this event.
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No Helicopter rescue
There are no helicopters in this region.
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No Medic on takeoff
There will not be medicical services on launch.
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Poor phone coverage
There is poor phone signal in this area.
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No radio coverage
The radio is not monitored.
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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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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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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
- OVERALL
- FEMALE
- LIGHTWEIGHT
- MIDWEIGHT
- TEAM
- PRIZE DRAW
Contacts
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SRS Organisation
- REGISTRATION QUERIES
- https://sportsracingseries.org
- office@sportsracingseries.org
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Local Organiser
- Miguel Gutierrez
- miguel@alas.com.mx
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Meet Director
- Yakin Oggier
- miguel@alas.com.mx
Event info
Ready to Race?
Welcome to the Sports-Class Racing Series, a series of international high-level competitions. If you enjoy racing mid-aspect wings, you’ve come to the right place!
The SRS is for pilots who have outgrown fun and national competitions, and are looking to take the next step. It’s also for experienced EN-B & EN-C pilots who want to finally be able to race on a level playing field. In the SRS, pilots will enjoy all the thrills of high-level racing without needing to fly an EN-D or CCC wing.
In short, it’s paragliding racing for a new generation.
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This is the 6th and last edition of the 2026 series.
For this event, we are going to the North America, Mexican town of Tapalpa.
The event will have full 7 racing tasks.
NOTE: The event is strictly limited to 120 pilots. The event cost is higher than typical SRS events to reflect the additional cost of staging the event in Mexico to an acceptable level.
PRIZES
At the end of the event, there will be a prize draw for one lucky pilot to win a prize from our new Partners - Advance Paragliders.
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You can find out a lot more about the SRS series on the FAQ section of our website:
https://sportsracingseries.org/faq/
Register now to receive more information.
Flying site
Selection and entry fee
The event is a Sports Class only competition. That means no CCC or EN-D gliders. But EN-C's and below are allowed. 2-liner C's are also allowed.
The event is open to all pilots, but those with prior competition experience on Sports wings will have priority.
SELECTION
Selection is based on an algorithm that considers WPRS scored on a Sports wing. The organisers decision is final.
SRS MEMBERSHIP
All participants of the SRS series of events must be a member of the SRS Organisation. You only need to join once per season, regardless of how many SRS events you participate in. The annual cost of membership is 35 euro. You do not need to pay until after your registration is accepted into the first SRS event. Details will be sent when you register and are accepted to this event. The membership fees is used towards the administration costs of linking all the SRS events.
EVENT PAYMENT
♦ Payment will be made by Paypal. Details will be sent by email if your application to participate is accepted.
♦ If you receive a payment offer you should pay immediately, otherwise we will offer your place to another pilot on the waiting list.
♦ Do ensure you have read the cancellation policy before making any payment!
INCLUDED
The payment will get you:
♦ Daily transport to launch for all tasks
♦ Retrieves daily
♦ Daily lunch packs
♦ Trackers, for safety and scoring
♦ Typical tasking/scoring services
♦ T-shirt & other souvenirs as we are able
♦ Discounts for alternative activities in the event of bad weather
♦ Other event benefits, as they are made available
♦ Access to social evenings
♦ Entry to any prize draws
REQUIRED BY YOU
All Pilots must hold the following:
♦ An FAI IPPI 4 licence
♦ An FAI Sporting Licence (Don't confuse this with an IPPI card)
♦ Medical/Travel insurance
♦ Third party liability insurance (usually from your National Organisation)
♦ A mobile phone
♦ A paraglider certified as EN-C or below and with a speed limiterbetween the A & B risers if it is a 2-liner glider
♦ Recently repacked reserve parachute
♦ Helmet, certified for paragliding use
♦ Harness with certified back protection (Check rules for harness and gliders restrictions)
♦ 2M Radio capable of 143.900 Mhz FM and with TOT set to the minimum setting,
♦ You must comply with all SRS Rules, as published in advance of the event
If you do not have ALL of the above you will NOT be permitted to participate.
The Sports Racing Series organisation reserve the right to refuse membership to any pilot without giving reason nor cause.
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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FAI IPPI Card
The FAI IPPI card is an International card that states your skill level. It is issued by your National Association and matches the level or your flying Licence
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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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Experience summary required
The organiser wishes for you to provide a summary of your experience 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
Pilots who want to cancel their registration should do it as soon as possible.
♦ A pilot who cancels at least 45 days before the event start can ask for a refund of the entry fee (an administrative fee of €60 will be deducted).
♦ Cancellations received less than 45 days before the event start will be refunded 75% of the entry fee.
♦ Cancellations received less than 10 days before the event start will not be refunded.
Cancellations must be informed by email and the date at which the email is received will be used to calculate your refund, if one is due.
♦ Refunds are not immediate. We have one admin day per month.
♦ Your deposit and/or payment is NOT transferable to another pilot. There is a strict selection process and you cannot bypass this by passing your payment to another pilot.
♦ Please ensure you have adequate holiday travel insurance to cover any losses if you later find you are unable to participate.
CANCELLATION BY US
In the event the organisers deem it necessary to cancel, relocate, or reschedule the competition you will be entitled to a partial refund:
♦ Up to 45 days before the event start : 100% less a 60€ admin charge
♦ Less than 45 days before the event start: 75% refund
♦ Less than 10 days before the event start: A percentage of funds once any costs incurred by the local organiser have been deducted.
♦ After the start of the competition any refunds will be at the sole discretion of the organisers.
The organisers will not be liable for any costs incurred by anyone attending, or intending to attend the event, or any consequential losses arising from the cancellation, relocation, or rescheduling of the event.
Membership fees are not refunded under any circumstances.
Prize fund and scoring categories
♦ Overall - All gliders in the competition
♦ Women - All females
♦ Lightweight class - Pilots 85kg or under
♦ Medium weight class - Pilots between 85kg -100kg
♦ Glider prize*. The winners name to be drawn at random.
There will not be any cash prizes at the event. This is an amateur racing competition.
More info here: https://sportsracingseries.org/trophies/
Constructors Trophy
More about the CONSTRUCTORS TROPHY
♦ Each manufacturer can select up to four pilots per event
♦ The second pilot in goal will score for the team that day
♦ The partner/sponsor with the highest score at the end of the season wins the trophy
See website for more information on entering as a Constructor team pilot.
https://sportsracingseries.org/constructors-trophy/
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*if one of the prizes will be a wing, it is going to be limited to EN-C or below. The wing must be for the pilots own use and be selected based on their abilities. No cash alternatives.
General schedule
Registration, Mandatory briefing and Opening Ceremony
Sunday 08 November 2026
First competition day
Saturday 14 November 2026
Last Competition day
Saturaday 14 November 2026
Closing Ceremony
Daily schedule
REGISTRATION AT HQ
9:00-16:00 HRS
SATURDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2026
MANDATORY GENERAL PILOT BRIEFING
17:00 PM-18:00 HRS
SATURDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2026
OPENING CEREMONY
18:30 HRS
SUNDAY 08 – SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2026
COMPETITION DATES & DAILY SCHEDULE:
-TRANSPORT TO TAKE OFF
8:00 AM-09:00 HRS
-PILOT BRIEFING
10:00 HRS
-TAKE OFF WINDOW OPEN (aprox)
11:00 HRS
-RACE START (aprox)
13:00 HRS
-COMPETITION CLOSE
17:15 HRS
-GOAL CLOSE
17:15 HRS
SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2026
PRIZE GIVING
21:00 HRS
Accommodation and Activities
How to get here
Overview of airlines offering direct and connecting flights to Guadalajara, Jalisco, from major cities in North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean:
United States:
American Airlines: Direct flights from Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Aeroméxico: From Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles. United Airlines: From Houston and Chicago.
Volaris: Los Angeles, Fresno. San José, Chicago, Las Vegas, Sacramento
Delta Air Lines: From Atlanta.
Alaska Airlines: From Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Southwest Airlines: From Dallas and Houston (seasonal).
Canada:
Air Canada: From Toronto.
Volaris: From Ontario.
Central America:
Copa Airlines: Direct flights from Panama City.
Local Airlines: Some connections via Mexico City and other major cities in Central America.
Caribbean:
There are no scheduled direct flights from the Caribbean to Guadalajara; a connection in the United States or Mexico is generally required.
South America:
Currently, there are no regular direct flights from major South American cities to Guadalajara. Most flights require a connection in Mexico City, the United States, or Panama.
DESTINATIONS WITH NON-STOP NATIONAL FLIGHTS
1. TIJ- Tijuana
2. MXL- Mexicali
3. HMO- Hermosillo
4. CJS- Ciudad Juárez
5. CUU- Chihuahua
6. CEN- Ciudad Obregón
7. LMM- Los Mochis
8. REX- Reynosa
9. CUL- Culiacán
10. TRC- Torreón
11. MTY- Monterrey
12. LAP- La Paz
13. SJD- San José del Cabo
14. DGO- Victoria de Durango
15. MZT- Mazatlán
16. PVR- Puerto Vallarta
17. NLU- Ciudad de México Santa Lucia
DESTINATIONS WITH NON-STOP INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
LAX- Los ángeles
2. ONT- Ontario
3. LAS- Las Vegas
4. FAT- Fresno
5. SJC- San José
6. SFO- San Francisco
7. OAK- Oakland
8. SMF- Sacramento
9. RNO- Reno
10. PDX- Portland
11. SEA- Seattle
12. PHX- Phoenix
13. SLC- Salt Lake City
14. DEN- Denver
15. MFE- McAllen
16. SAT- San Antonio
17. IAH- Houston
18. DFW- Dallas
19. ORD- Chicago
20. MDM- Chicago
21. JFK- Nueva York
22. CLT- Charlotte
23. ATL- Atlanta
24. MCO-Orlando
25. MIA- Miami
INTERNATIONAL DIRECT FLIGHTS VIA MEXICO CITY AND CANCUN
LATIN AMERICA
1. Panamá, Panamá
2. Bogotá, Colombia
EUROPE
1. Madrid, Spain
MEXICO CITY
Europe: Frankfurt, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Rome,London
South America: Bogota, Buenos Aires, Caracas, Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago, Sao Paolo.
Central America: Guatemala, San José, Costa Rica, San Pedro Sula, San Salvador
Asia: Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong
US: Nueva York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Dallas
Canada: Montreal, Toronto.
Tapalpa Mexico
Downloads
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Organizers
SRS Org
Alas del Hombre
www.alas.com.mx
Contacts
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SRS Organisation
- REGISTRATION QUERIES
- https://sportsracingseries.org
- office@sportsracingseries.org
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Local Organiser
- Miguel Gutierrez
- miguel@alas.com.mx
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Meet Director
- Yakin Oggier
- miguel@alas.com.mx
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