Corryong Paragliding are hosting the Australian Sports Class Championships 2026.
Corryong is located just a few thermal glides from Mt Kosciuszko the highest mountain in Australia where historically the very first Australian Paragliding Nationals were hosted not far from here in Thredbo 1990.
Back then the first competition task was flown from the top of Mt Kosciuszko at 2200 metres. From on top of Mt Elliot you can see the Western face of the Main Range and in the early Spring and late Autumn its peaks are often still covered in snow.
This Sports class event will be a SAFA sanction level AA / CAT2 competition with 360 ladder Points available. Its aimed at pilots who are new to xc racing through to experienced inland intermediate and advanced rated pilots.
For Pilots new to competition, there will be a focus on mentoring by experienced pilots to help make the event a highly positive experience.
The winner of this event will be crowned the Australian sports class champion.
For details go to:
https://airtribune.com/australian-sports-class-championships-2026/info/details
Northern Beaches - Sydney , New South Wales, Australia