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Information about 2008 World Championships

The Championships are being held in Lleida, Spain from 22nd to 28th August. Leida is one of the major cities of Catalunya and is about 2 hours from Barcelona by road. It is also served by a high speed train service.

Attending the Championships

The package for accommodation, food and the gala banquet at the close of the championships is likely to work out at around €500 for two people sharing a room. This is full board, with breakfast and dinner at the hotel and lunch on the flying field. Included in this price is the entrance badge as a team supporter for the championships and a bag of goodies provided by the organizers and their sponsors.

Getting to Lleida from the UK

By Air: Flights from the UK to Barcelona or Reus, just south of Barcelona. EasyJet, Ryan Air fly to Reus and BA, Iberia fly to Barcelona. Connect to a high speed train to Lleida or take a rent a car and drive to Lleida, around two hours.

Schedule of Events

Date Schedule
Friday 22nd Arrival, registration & testing
Saturday 23rd Opening Ceremony & testing
Sunday 24th Streamer duration & helicopter duration
Monday 25th Parachute duration & R/C Rocket Glider
Tuesday 26th Boost Glider & Scale (world cup event).
Wednesday 27th Reserve day - trip to Port Aventura & Banquet
Thursday 28th Departure day

 

 

 

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