The Walt Hardie Memorial Soaring Games Trophy was conceived to encourage cross-country soaring in Minnesota. Walt Hardie was a member of the Minnesota Soaring Club who continually promoted the fun of cross-country soaring. The trophy is awarded each year to the pilot or pilots who fly the most cross-country miles in a sailplane during the preceding season. The winner's name is then engraved on a small metal tag and secured to the trophy for all time. The trophy is currently mounted on the wall in the office at Stanton Airport.
Detailed rules are available below.
The award is administered by the Minnesota Soaring Club. Photo of the Walt Hardie Memorial Soaring Games Trophy Click on image below to see a larger version. He would have been awarded the trophy many more times than the number of times shown above. Official Rules Contest days are April 1 through October 31st. Contestants must be Active members of the Minnesota Soaring Club and have at least a private glider license.