Events Calender
US Paragliding National Championships, 2002

Print an Event Map from HERE.

Schedule:

Thursday, Sept 19

• Unofficial Practice Day (no transportation)
  

Friday, Sept 20

• Unofficial Practice Day (no transportation)
  
• Mandatory meetings at White Mountain Research Station (WMRS), 3000 E Line St, Bishop
  • 4:00 - 5:00 - Volunteers and Staff
  • 6:00-8:00 PM at Meet HQ. - Mandatory Pilot Meeting
  
  
• GPS clinic with Peter Gray after the meeting
• "Gingerita Toast" Ginger Margaritas or Virgin Gingerita (with Club Soda) courtesy of Bill Tocatins
  

Saturday, Sept 21

• First Competition Day
  
• 7:30 - 8:30 - Ice Cream Sundaes and a Expert Panel Discussion on Paragliding Emergencies. Search and Rescue, Orthopedic Surgeon and other experts will help you plan for the emergency that hopefully will never come. Free to all - White Mountain Research Station

Sunday, Sept 22

• Second Competition Day
  
• 7:30 - 8:30 - Gingerita and an Expert Panel Discussion on Competition - Learn the Secrets from Todd Bibler, Ryan Swan, Kevin Biernacki, Bill Belcourt, Dale Covington and others. Each panelist will speak for 5 minutes, then we will open the floor to questions. Free to all - White Mountain Research Station

Monday, Sept 23

• Third Competition Day
  
• 7:30 - 9:00 - Pizza Factory Pizza Party - Free to competitors and official volunteers (working that day) on Hwy 395. Tickets available for $9.00, purchase at meet headquarters.
  Their motto is: "We Toss 'em, They're Awesome!"
  

Tuesday, Sept 24

• Fourth Competition Day
  
• Paiute Palace Casino 7:00 to ? - Paiute Casino Party - Enjoy an amazing Tri-tip dinner for $8.25 (purchase tickets at mandatory meeting) Compete against fellow pilots and volunteers for prizes in private Tournaments. PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLAYING. SPACE IS LIMITED.
  
  • Black Jack Tournament - $10.00 buy-in. All proceeds will be divided among Winners. Please pre register
  • Slot Tournament - $10.00 buy-in. All proceeds will be divided among Winners. Please pre register
  • Poker (Texas Hold'em) Tournament - $10.00 buy-in. All proceeds will be divided among Winners. Please pre register

Wednesday, Sept 25

• Fifth Competition Day
  
• Jam Session - We're looking for a fun place to have a music Jam. Bring your guitars, drums, shakers, bongos, congas, bells & whistles to this open music event. Location TBA.
  

Thursday, Sept 26

• Sixth Competition Day
  
• Keough Hot Springs 5:00 to 7:00 - Hot Springs and Hot Dog Roast. (Free to competitors and official volunteers (working that day). Tickets available for $9.00, purchase at meet headquarters). Soak your bones at the largest natural hot springs pool in the Eastern Sierra! Located 7 miles south of Bishop (just off US Hwy 395).

Friday, Sept 27

• Last Day of Competition
  7:30 to ? - Awards Presentation & Red Bull Afterburner Party.
  Great Food Catered by Bar B-Q Bill's, music by Ryan Swan, Red Bull and Vodka. (Free to competitors and official volunteers (working that day). Tickets available for $18.00, purchase at meet headquarters).

2001 Women's National Champions: Irene Revenko, Kari Castle, Cherie Silvera

Trade Show will be open all week at the Meet Headquarters during scoring hours. Tables available for Event Sponsors and on a reservation basis for others. Thanks to all our Great Sponsors that are helping to make this the Best Nats ever!