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Event info
The Piedechinche Cup has a 20-year tradition in Colombia. This year, the climatic conditions promise many kilometers in the competition. The Halcones de Cali Club and the Piedechinche Cup Organization invite federated and international pilots to participate in the XXI Piedechinche Pre-PWC Open FAI 2 Cup to be held from August 9 to 16, 2025.
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Pie de Chinche is located in El Cerrito mountains in Cordillera Occidental between Cali and Tulua. While flying you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Valle de Cauca fields surrounding river Cauca and it's numerous tributaries.
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Registration will open on
19/02 09:12 (America/Bogota)
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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. You must provide your own livetracker.
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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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Ballast on takeoff
There will be ballast water available at launch
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Maps are supplied
The organisers will give you printed maps at registration
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Free WiFi
The organisers will have free WiFi available at HQ
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Free gift
You will receive a tshirt or other welcome gift
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Carbon offset / Plant a Tree
The organisers have commmitted to Carbon Offset the event and/or Plant a Tree for each competitor
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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
- Womens Class
- Serial Class
- Sport Class
- Open Class
- Team
Contacts
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Organizador
- Daniel Vallejo
- +573004396101
- gerencia@parapentecali.co
Downloads
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.CompeGPS.wpt
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.GoogleEarth.kml
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.GPX.gpx
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.SeeYou.cup
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.FS.wpt
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.UTM.utm
Event info
The Piedechinche Cup has a 20-year tradition in Colombia. This year, the climatic conditions promise many kilometers in the competition. The Halcones de Cali Club and the Piedechinche Cup Organization invite federated and international pilots to participate in the XXI Piedechinche Pre-PWC Open FAI 2 Cup to be held from August 9 to 16, 2025.
La Copa Piedechinche-Atmoxfera tiene una tradición de 20 años en Colombia. Este año, las condiciones climáticas prometen muchos kilómetros en la competencia. El Club Halcones de Cali y la Organización de la Copa Piedechinche invitan a los pilotos federados e internacionales a participar en la XXI Copa Piedechinche Pre-PWC Open FAI 2, que se llevará a cabo del 9 al 16 de agosto de 2025.
Selection and entry fee
Pilots must have an insurance with a coverage for paragliding in Colombia, the pilots must verify the validity of their insurance administered by the government or private company in the country where the competition takes place (PIEDECHINCHE-COLOMBIA).
It is strongly recommended to inform the local contact of your insurance company to avoid delays.
It is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that their own insurance coverage is adequate.
Requirements for participants (pilots)
- Valid FAI pilot license
- Flying equipment: Wing, harness, rescue, helmet, radio, GPS (All the equipment must be in perfect conditions)
- Radio
- Paid registration fee.
- Complete registration form filled before comp starts
- Accept and Respect local valid regulations and laws.
- Medical insurance. With coverage for paragliding practice in Colombia. Must present contract copy . If pilot does not have this insurance, it must be purchased locally.
The entry fee includes:
- Shirt
- Waypoint list
- Map
- Live Trackers
Note: The use of 2m radios for national and foreign pilots in this event will be managed by local authorities. The communication system will be as follows: a radio station with air band and 2m radios operated by qualified people with valid licenses. This radio station will be in charge of communication between ATC (air traffic control), meet director and will be generating reports in case of emergencies, rescue and other needs between pilots and the organization.
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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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.
Cancellation Policy
Any pilot who cancels their registration will be given a refund as follows:
- Cancellation date more than 45 days before competition start date: 50% refund
- Cancellation date less than 15 days before competition start date: 0% refund
Inability to attend due to Covid related travel reasons is not a reason for a refund of an amount greater than the above percentages and stated times. Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance to cover any last minute cancellations.
Cancellation of a Competition by the Organization ie Covid19 interference etc
In the event the organizers deem it necessary to cancel, relocate, or reschedule the competition you will be entitled to a partial refund. This will be on the scale as follows:
- Up to 30 days before the first official event day: 100% less a €30 admin charge
- 30to 7 days before the first official event day: An amount equivalent to the amount paid less the amount spent by the organisation in preparations up to that time.
- Less than 7 days before the event: No refund will be given.
After the start of the competition any refunds will be at the sole discretion of the organizers.
The organizers 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.
Prize fund and scoring categories
OPEN 1, 2, 3
SERIAL 1,2,3
SPORT 1,2,3
FEMALE 1, 2, 3
General schedule
Aug 9, 2025: Training Day and Registration
Aug 10 to 16, 2024: Days of competition
Aug 10, 2025: Awards
09:00 - 16:00 - Official Registration and equipment inspection
18:30 - 19:30 - Mandatory Safety Briefing
20:00 - Opening ceremony
Aug 9, 2025: Dia de entrenamiento e Inscripciones
Aug 10 to 16, 2025: Días de competencia
Aug 16, 2024: Premiación
Daily schedule
10:00 - Informative takeoff meeting
10:30 - Start of take-off
16:30 - Delivery of the GPS
19:00 - Publication of provisional results
Accommodation and Activities
HQ - SEDE OFICIAL SIGA LA VACA
Info: NATALIA
Tel wapp: +57 316 8687881 - 3105006274
E-mail: siga.lavaca@hotmail.com
How to get here
siga la vaca
Transporte terrestre terminal transportes Cali, Coodetrans Palmira Versalles El Placer, taxi sede Siga la vaca Santa elena, https://goo.gl/maps/jPk73dxjQY88GNvA7
En Avion: bus desde el aeropuerto, primer piso, ruta Palmira, terminal, luego bus hasta El Placer, tomar taxi sede Siga la vaca Santa elena
https://goo.gl/maps/XLY5iWDjtYvQp6eN8
MQ24+RR El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
el Cerrito, Valle del cauca Colombia
Plane
The nearest airport is Cali. That is connect by Avianca flights to Bogota.
Bus
At the first floor of the airport building there is a bus station, Take a bus to Palmira, and there change for a bus to El Placer. From there take a taxi to headquarters:
https://goo.gl/maps/9Es5Y
Taxi
It take about 1 hour to get there by taxi. Take a taxi from Cali airport to Palmira and El Placer. See route: https://goo.gl/maps/Wbo7y
Desde el terminal de transportes de Cali, Coodetrans Palmira Versalles, El Placer, tomar taxi sede Siga la vaca Santa elena https://goo.gl/maps/Wbo7y
Downloads
Waypoint files
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.CompeGPS.wpt
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.GoogleEarth.kml
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.GPX.gpx
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.SeeYou.cup
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.FS.wpt
- xxi-copa-pidechinche-prepwc-open-fai2-2025.UTM.utm
Organizers
Mike Glennon
Daniel Vallejo
Address:
Av 6 AN 23-87 Cali Colombia
Tel: +57 300 43 96 101
Email: gerencia@parapentecali.co
Contacts
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Organizador
- Daniel Vallejo
- +573004396101
- gerencia@parapentecali.co
Socials
| Category | Tagline | Participant | Phone | Description | Price |
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XXI Copa Piedechinche
Womens Class
- Lene spaarwater (88)
- Yezmin Canaan Gomez (8282)
- Ailyn Gonzalez (211)
Sport Class
- Edwing Vallejo (1306)
- Luis Rosenkjer (707)
- Diego armando Marín Muñoz (1407)
Tasks and results
Task 1
10 Aug, 2025
62.2 km — Race to goal
Task 2
11 Aug, 2025
74.8 km — Race to goal
Task 3
12 Aug, 2025
63.7 km — Race to goal
Task 4
13 Aug, 2025
50.3 km — Race to goal
Task 5
14 Aug, 2025
65.2 km — Race to goal













