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Ready to Race?
Welcome to the Sports-Class Racing Series, a series of international high-level competitions to crown a Sports-Class Champion at the end of 2027. 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.
Flying site
The Lijak Paragliding Take-off is one of Slovenia’s best-known paragliding launch sites, located above the Nova Gorica area in western Slovenia. It offers spectacular views of the Vipava Valley and the Adriatic region.
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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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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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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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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
Contacts
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SRS Organisation
- REGISTRATION QUERIES
- https://sportsracingseries.org
- office@sportsracingseries.org
Event info
Ready to Race?
Welcome to the Sports-Class Racing Series, a series of international high-level competitions to crown a Sports-Class Champion at the end of 2027. 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 1st event of the 2027 series.
For this event, we are going to the famous Vipava Valley – A Paradise for Paragliding and Free Flying.
The Vipava Valley, nestled between the Julian Alps and the Karst Plateau in southwestern Slovenia, is one of the most attractive destinations for paragliding and free flying in Europe. With its rolling hills, vineyards, picturesque villages, and sweeping views towards the Adriatic Sea, the valley offers an exceptional combination of natural beauty, flying potential all year long, and a welcoming flying community.
The SRS will be one of a first competitions in the new European season, giving pilots the opportunity to restart their flying here.
The event will have full 6 racing tasks (16-21 March 2027)
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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 45 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 5 licence - required in Slovenia for all foreign pilots participating in the competition (!)
♦ 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 limiter between the A & B risers if it is a 2-liner glider, if the paraglider is EN-C class it must comply with the CSC rules announced by CIVL.
♦ 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.
IMPORTANT
Slovenia has special rules for competitions!
♦ You MUST have an IPPI 5 FAI licences. Contact your NAC in advance.
♦ You MUST upload a copy of your glider certificate or inspection certificate in advance of the event.
♦ Participation in the Practice day requires mandatory pre-registration at the HQ
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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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 to dates not previously known, you will be entitled to a partial refund. We will inform you by email as soon as we are aware. You will receive a refund based on how much notice we are able to give you about the event cancellation or rescheduling:
♦ Transfer your entry to the new scheduled dates: Free, no cost to you*
Otherwise:
♦ 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.
In all cases, 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.
*If he event is rescheduled you must reply to our email within 7 days to confirm if you will cancel and take the refund, or transfer to the new dates. If we do not hear from you we will automatically transfer you to the new scheduled dates and any cancellation by you thereafter will be according to the standard published policy.
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
♦ A Skywalk prize*. The winners name to be drawn at random.
♦ A brand new Naviter Oudie N Fanet+. 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 team with the highest score at the end of the season wins the trophy for the manufacturer
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.
Accommodation and Activities
How to get here
Nova Gorica, Lijak Slovenia
Plane
Consider these these airports:
- Trieste Airport — approximately 50 km from the Nova Gorica area. A convenient option if flight connections work for you.
- Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport — Slovenia’s main international airport, approximately 100–120 km by road from Lijak.
- Venice (any) - around 150km from the take off.
Train
Best for travellers who prefer public transport
- Travel to Nova Gorica railway station.
- From Ljubljana, look for a train connection towards Nova Gorica; routes and transfers depend on the timetable.
- From the station, take a taxi or arrange a transfer to the Lijak take-off site.
Car
Driving is generally the easiest way to reach Lijak, especially if you are carrying paragliding equipment. Keep in mind that the direct road to the take off is private and non-authorized vehicles are not allowed. Park your car at the parking next to the main road and walk to the take off.
From Ljubljana: allow approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact destination.
From Nova Gorica: allow roughly 15–25 minutes, depending on the route and road conditions.
From Trieste Airport: allow around 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic and the border route.
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Contacts
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SRS Organisation
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- https://sportsracingseries.org
- office@sportsracingseries.org
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