Contest Information |
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| Contest Name: | Senior Soaring Championship | |
| Contest Location: | Groveland, FL | |
| Description: | The Senior Soaring championships is the longest, continually running, single class contest in the U.S. For 35 years we have enjoyed having the best pilots throughout the U.S. begin their soaring season with us. To be eligible as a regular entry, you must be 55 years old at the first contest day. If you are in a multiplace glider, both pilots must be 55 years old or older unless your backseater has been approved by the Contest Manager to fly as a regular entry. This is a no ballast, handicapped conteest limited to 60 entries. We are always oversubscribed, so get your entries in before the preferential entry date of January 13, 2026. If you are staying in an RV on the airport, please use this linke to reserve a spot: https://forms.gle/AnnE6JAXzYCB9FF5A. Plan to stay for the 2026 Multiplace Nationals that will take place immediately following the Seniors. | |
| Dates: | Practice: 3/13/2026 - 3/13/2026 Contest: 3/14/2026 - 3/21/2026 |
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| Classes: | Seniors | |
| Fees: | Deposit: $150.00 Entry: $650.00 Checks to: Seminole-Lake Gliderport |
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| Host Organization: | Seminole-Lake Gliderport | |
| Contest Web Site: | www.soarfl.com | |
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| Contest Manager: | Rich Owen and Kerry Huffstutler | Phone: 407-325-6500 | Fax: | |
| Contest Status | Sanction Staus: Approved | |
| Online Registration | Registration is open. Click here to register for this contest. | |