3.4 Entry

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.

3.4.3 Pilots

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.