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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