The official rules for contest sanctioned by the GNZ Contest Management Committee. All gliders are not created equal, and some contest days have better soaring conditions than others. The marking system is used to determine the best pilots over the course of a contest. It is complex, but for the serious contest pilot well worth understanding. Check this document for a quick look at what has changed since last season.
Some pilots hold competition to be the ultimate challenge in gliding.
For the competition-minded there are a range of options available. Contest venues are approved at the AGM, following recommendation from the Contest Pilots' Meeting, which takes into account the suitability of the site, its facilities, and other relevant factors. The actual dates of the Championships depend on local conditions, and are normally set by the Organising Committee, subject to approval by the Contest Management Committee or the Executive Committee. The rules and scoring system employed are those laid down by the GNZ Contest Management Committee. Foreign Nationals may enter at the invitation of the NZGA with the endorsement of their National Gliding Organisation.