The competition has been designed to encourage paragliding and hang gliding pilots to improve their flying and cross country skills through a friendly yet competitive coaching environment, by competing in teams against other clubs.

The primary pillars under laying the competition are flying, fun and safety.

The aim is to encourage teams to visit other areas of the UK and fly new and different types of sites to help improve the scope of their flying abilities.

At the same time pilots will have the chance to learn from one another, exchanging views and ideas on the continual improvement of skills and the sport.

There are three variations of competition:-

 1 Cross Country

   These fall into 3 categories of open distance, out and return or defined goal.

 2 Ridge Soaring

   These fall into 3 categories of ridge run, out and return or touch and go.

 3 Airmanship

   These fall into 3 categories of spot landings, ground handling or theory/quiz.

 The teams are made up as follows:-

 Each team has up to six members, one captain/coach and five team members.

 The team can comprise of club pilots, pilots and advanced pilots, and the competition is designed for the more experienced can coach the less experienced members of the team.