Each NAC shall select its own Team Captain,competitors, and assistants. The NACs shall certify to the Organisers (normally in the entry form) that the team members qualify under these rules.
3.1.1 The Team Captain, competitors and crew members, by virtue of entering, agree to be bound by these Rules and the Local Procedures issued for the Championship, by any rulings and requirements stated by the Organisers at any briefings, and the airspace regulations in force during the Championships. They are also deemed to accept, without reservation, any consequences resulting from the event (for instance see 3.6 on insurance).
A competitor must be a citizen or resident of the country of the entering NAC and satisfy the conditions of the FAI Sporting Code, General Section 3.7 on citizenship and representation, and must
a. Hold a gold badge, or, hold a silver badge and have competed in at least two National Championships;
b. Have flown at least 250 hours as a pilot in command, of which at least 100 hours must be in sailplanes;
c. Hold an FAI Sporting Licence with a current FAI stamp;
d. Hold a Pilot Licence or equivalent document issued or endorsed by the authorities of the country in which the sailplane is registered, or of the country where the Championships take place;
e. Know, understand, and abide by the FAI Sporting Codes and the Rules and Procedures issued for the event.
A Team Captain:
The Team Captain represents his NAC and is the liaison between the Organisers and his team members. A Team Captain not fulfilling his responsibilities, as detailed in this Section, may be suspended or disqualified in accordance with paragraph 1.2.1. The Team Captain:
a. Should endeavour to ensure the proper conduct of his team members and that the pilots do not fly if ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or suffering from any disability that might endanger the pilot or others.
b. Is responsible for compliance by his team members with the terms of the Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly of the competing sailplanes and, where appropriate, with the laws of his own and those of the Organisers' country.
c. Is responsible for ensuring that all members of his team receive and understand all information given at any Championships briefing.
3.4.1 Application for Entry Application for entry shall be accepted only on the official entry form, and accompanied by the entry fee in full. Incomplete entry forms or those containing inaccurate information will not be accepted.
After four months before the opening day applications may be accepted, only if there are vacancies, at the discretion of the Organisers. Exceptions may be made for applications from the opposite hemisphere.
3.4.2 Entry Fee The entry fee shall cover all operational costs during the Championships, except that aero tows may be paid as used, at the discretion of the Organisers.
a. Entry fees shall be returned:
(i) In full, if the Championships do not take place,
(ii) Unused fees shall be paid back if the Championships are stopped or cancelled for reason of force majeure,
b. A competitor who withdraws shall have no right to the return of any fees.
a. In Championships with more than one class, each NAC may enter the number of pilots approved by the IGC and specified in the Local Procedures, but not more than two pilots plus one substitute pilot in any class. A substitute pilot may replace a nominated pilot in the event of a withdrawal.
b. Pilot changeover from one class to another shall not be permitted later than two months before the Opening Day.
c. Any number of entries up to 120 is allowed if evidence is provided that the conditions and Local Procedures make it safe to do so (as per section 1.4.1). Organisers shall consider dividing classes exceeding 50 entries into groups by drawing lots. Procedures shall be specified in the Local Procedures to:
(i) Rotate pilots between the groups to provide an equal opportunity for pilots to compete with each other, and
(ii) Provide separate Start Points and Tasks for each group.
d. The current Champion may compete as an additional member of their team.
e. Two-seater sailplanes may compete in the Open Class either flown solo or dual. If the pilot intends to fly with more than one copilot, a list of the copilots with the intended sequence shall be submitted to the Organisers prior to the event. If a copilot is unable to fly, no further copilots shall be carried. Only the nominated pilot in command shall be listed in the results. Both crewmembers on board the two-seater must fulfil the requirements for competitors in accordance with the FAI Sporting Code, General Section.
3.4.4 Rejection of Entries The organising NAC may not reject any entry to a Championship made in good faith and complying with the terms of entry.
3.5.1 On arrival at the contest site, each Team Captain and his competitors shall report to the Organisers' Registration Office to have their documents checked and to receive any supplementary information.
3.5.2 After the close of registration, no change of sailplanes or pilots shall be permitted. Pilots whose documents have not been checked and found to meet all requirements shall not be permitted to fly until the requirements are met.
3.5.3 The Organisers, if appropriate, shall require the following documents and translations:
a. Documentary proof of insurance, or medical insurance cards.
b. For the pilot:
(i) Proof of nationality or certificate of residence (FAI General Section 3.7);
(ii) Valid Pilot Licence or equivalent document and proof of qualification regarding hours and badges; and
(iii) FAI Sporting Licence valid for the year of the event.
c. For the sailplane:
(i) Valid Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly; and
(ii) Third party insurance certificate for the sailplane.
3.5.4 The Organisers shall state in the Local Procedures:
a. If additional documents are required, and
b. Which documents shall be carried on board the sailplane.
3.6.1 Third party insurance, as specified in the Local Procedures, is the responsibility of the entering NAC.
3.6.2 Personal medical insurance is required for all team members, covering accidents and sickness, including any local hospital costs and the costs of transport back to the team member's home country.
3.6.3 Required insurance shall be available for purchase at the contest site.