Lausanne, 20 March 2000

CIVL World Pilot Ranking Scheme (WPRS) -

The World Pilot Ranking Scheme (WPRS) has been running for 3 years, and undergone some minor modifications. However, with the increasing importance of WPRS which

a) from 1 Jan 2000 - ranking during the previous 3 years will be necessary to qualify for Category 1 events and

b) from 1 Jan 2001 - team size in paragliding Category 1 competitions will be determined by WPRS rankings

(see separate press releases on Team sizes and Pilot qualifications for more details)

In addition, with the increasing experience of operating this ranking system and constructive feedback from delegates, pilots, competition organisers, etc around the world, the time has come to make some further improvements.

At the recent CIVL Plenary meeting a working group was set up, to discuss, test and present recommendations to the CIVL Bureau (who have been granted authority by the Plenary to authorise any modifications). This working group consists of Sarah Fenwick (who administers WPRS) as Chair, with Mike Zupanc (HG), Jim Bowyer (HG), Martin Brunn (PG) and Fred Escriba (PG). Anyone with CONSTRUCTIVE suggestions for improvement to the WPRS should e-mail these to Sarah Fenwick (e-mail civl@ntlworld.com).

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