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Location

Kerswell Green, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3PE

The grid reference of the site entrance is SO861471.

Directions:

M5 Junction 7
Follow signs for Worcester and Malvern
At roundabout take 1st exit onto Crookbarrow Way A4440 signposted Worcester and Malvern
At next roundabout take 2nd exit onto Broomhall Way A4440 signposted Worcester and Malvern
At next roundabout take 1st exit signposted A38 Tewkesbury and Kempsey
Continue through Kempsey and then leave the 30mph zone, still on the A38
Continue for half a mile where you'll see a turning to the left just before a car dealership which is on the right. Turn down the road on the left and continue for ¾ of a mile (1.2km)
The entrance to the site is on the right down a small track
Follow the signs, keeping to the edge of the fields, to the Admin and Camping area.

Fees

Pilot Fees - early booking - £85.00*
Pilot Fees - late booking - £95.00*
New Pilot Fees - early booking - £42.50* **
New Pilot Fees - late booking - £47.50* **
Free-Flyer Fees - early booking - £30.00†
Free-Flyer Fees - late booking - £40.00†
Camping per adult - 1-2 Days - £10.00
Camping per adult - 3-4 Days - £20.00
Camping - Under 14s - FREE
Trade Stands/Sponsors (Stand + 2 people) - Free(prebooked)*
Trade Stands (No sponsorship) (Stand + 1 person) - Free(prebooked)*
Day Visitors (per person) - £5.00 - Under 14s - Free
Marshals - FREE for whole/part days worked

* = Includes entry and camping for 2 persons.

** = on the first day of our competition, a pilot must not have previously competed in a national competition.

† = Includes entry and camping for 1 person.

The cut-off point after which late entry fees will be charged, is 10th May 2010.

Click here to register.

Insurance

As in past years it will be a requirement that all pilots competing in the UK Championships have valid third party insurance. This is a requirement of the event insurance company and of the organising committee - and I'm sure you'll agree that it makes sense too!

Any persons intending to fly: competition pilots, freeflyers and marshals, will be required to present their insurance papers for validation when booking in at the field HQ. Pilots planning to compete must have valid competition endorsement. You will need to have organised your insurance prior to the event, as the organisers are unable to arrange this.

The two current sources of insurance that we are aware of are:

BHPA (www.bhpa.co.uk) under their normal membership scheme with Paramotoring endorsement (SPHG). The BHPA is the route we know well, they provide good cover and support Pilots in the event of a claim.
OnRisk (www.onrisk.co.uk).

Please note that some pilots have previously been covered by Verspieren. Verspieren have indicated to a number of pilots that they no longer provide cover in the UK but their cover will be acceptable if correctly evidenced.

As a Committee we are not endorsing or recommending any of the options above. If you have found alternative cover, the requirements will be the same as for Verspieren. If you are in doubt about whether your cover is sufficient, please feel free to contact the organisers WELL BEFORE the event.

Evidence of Insurance can be in the form of a valid BHPA Membership card (for the full period of the event) with SPHG endorsement OR a schedule from another provider (such as OnRisk or Verspieren), which specifically states that competition flying is included. The schedule must also show all correct details (including pilot personal details, address, etc). OnRisk tell us that this statement will be included in their documentation for those who request it.

YOU need to make sure you have the correct paperwork as no exceptions can be made.

Pilot Checklists

Must Have:

Pilots new to the competition must have at least 30 hours flying experience to take part
Paramotor
Paraglider
Helmet
Reserve - packed and ready to mount/use
Evidence of insurance (current BHPA membership card showing SPHG rating OR certificate from another approved insurance company)
GPS - your own unit (with data cable and software if it's not a Garmin eTrex)(Limited supply of loggers available)
Plenty of new batteries for your GPS
Map holder
Notepad and pens for briefing sessions
Copy of Rules and Regulations from this site
Copy of Task Catalogue from this site
Any other relevant pre-briefing material from organisers

Advised:

Mobile phone for use if you land out. GPS-enabled mobiles may not be carried on tasks. Carrying a mobile will also enable you to make use of the Task Cancellation system which will use SMS text messages
Back-up GPS - this should be essential for aspiring team pilots - don't take the chance!
12v Mobile phone charger
12v Paramotor battery charger (if required)
Paramotor starter foot strap (if required)
Good supply of fuel in appropriate safe containers
Two/four stroke oil
Thin permanent marker for marking maps
Metholated spirit for cleaning maps after tasks
Compass for drawing circles
Ruler for marking maps
Magnetic compass
Sunglasses
First aid kit (if qualified to use it)
Still/Video cameras
Camera chargers which can be used on site (mains power sources will be very limited)
Glider repair tape and spare lines
Paramotor spares (e.g. spark plugs, props)
Tools
Cable Ties
Electrical insulation tape
Gaffer tape
Glider manual/Reserve repacking manual
Balaclava/extra gloves for thermalling tasks
Vario/Altimeter (Quest XC allowed if not connected to a GPS)
Logbook
Plate & Cutlery (unless you want to use the plastic ones provided)
Endless flying stories in case of bad weather

Maybe - if there's room:

Water carrier
Small portable generators
Torch

We will provide:

Caterers on site from Wednesday pm
Maps marked with turnpoints, no-fly zones and relevant aeronautical data
Canopy numbers or tape
Helmet/engine stickers
Field catering - Friday evening till Tuesday mid-day
Loos and showers

Local Information

This website gives some good general information on Kempsey, our nearest small town: http://www.ukvillages.co.uk/village/kempsey-worcestershire

Pubs

Walter de Cantelupe Inn (1.1 miles) and the Anchor Inn (1 mile), both in Kempsey.

Shops

General store in Kempsey with a range of foods and an off licence! (1.4 miles)
Tesco - St. Peters Dr, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3SW (4.3 miles)
Morrisons - Roman Wy, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1PZ (8.3 miles)
Sainsburys - Lychgate, Worcester, Worcester City, WR1 (5.1 miles)

Hotels

Several small hotels in Kempsey and within 3 or 4 miles.

Fuel

BP Petrol Station - Worcester Road, Worcester WR5 (2.7 miles) North of Kempsey, just before Worcester by-pass. Sells Super Unleaded.
Tesco Express - London Rd, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2EL 5.8 miles)
Commandery Service Station - 20 Bath Rd, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 3EL (4.6 miles)

Other Attractions

The Malvern Hills (14 miles)
Worcester City (5 miles)
Hereford Cathedral and the Mappa Mundi (30 miles)

Big Shopping

Gloucester Quays Outlet Centre, Gloucester (22 miles)
The Bullring Centre, Birmingham (32 miles)
The Cabot Centre, Bristol (58 miles)

Medical

Worcestershire Royal Hospital - A&E and Emergency GP Service. Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD
Main Hospital Number: 01905 763333
Out of Hours GP Service: 0845 609 0669

UKPPG as one of the largest PPG equipment suppliers in the UK will be selling the following :

New 2010 Flattop 200 (STD) Paramotor

New 2010 Flattop 200 (Weight Shift) Paramotors

Paramotor Kits.

(Plus possibly the Flattop S-Trike).
Paramania & Sky Paragliders

We will also have a full range of Paramotoring Flying Suits, Clothing, Helmets, Radios, Electronics, Props, Avionics, Windsocks, Wind Indicators and Accessories.

MWPGC - Provisional

Manchester paragliders - Provisional