COMING SOON - BOS Round 1: Saturday 27 April - Wed 1 May - Crickhowell. South Wales

The BOS events are not only about competition, they are open to all pilots holding a BHPA Club Pilot Rating or higher as follows.

• The BOS Challenge is aimed at pilots holding a Club Pilot Rating as others with low currency looking for a bit of support.  We have secured the services of two BHPA Club Coaches for each round of the BOS this year.
• There are 3 competition classes for those holding a Pilot Rating or above:  Class 1, Class 5 and Club Class.

For more information check out the hgcomps website where links to all published information are available.  https://hgcomps.uk/books/02-bos-series-2024-information

If you are thinking about participating please register soon.  A detailed overview of all BOS 2024 Rounds, including links to the CIVL websites to register and a Newcomers Guide to Competitions is available here:  BOS 2024 - Detailed overview for all BOS Rounds

NEW INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE

BOS 1 COMPETITION MEAL

• All meals must be pre-ordered by 6pm on Monday 22 April using this booking form.  BOS 1 Meal Booking Form
• The cost of the main meal for BOS 1 is included in the registration fee for all pilots who have registered and paid by 17 April. 
  Meals may be available for later registrations, but pilots must telegram or phone Irene Carson directly to request this.
• A discount on the cost of the meal is available for officials and retrieve drivers who are prepared to participate in the co-ordinated retrieve service on each flying day.

BOS 2024 COMPETITIONS RETRIEVE SYSTEM

The following information has been pulled together to help ensure smooth retrieves. Please take time to read this.   BOS 2024 COMPETITIONS RETRIEVE SYSTEM

BOS 2024 - T-SHIRTS
The T-shirts have already been ordered for confirmed pilot entries (apart from BOS Challenge) and are included in the cost of registration.  Later entrants will get a T-shirt with a later order. 
The following order form allows BOS Challenge pilots and others to order a BOS 2024 T-shirt.  The design and cost is included in the form.  BOS 2024 T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

TO FOLLOW:  Sites Information and Waypoints Files are currently being checked.  They will be published as soon as possible.

QUERIES? - Any queries contact hgcompspanel@gmail.com or Telegram to Irene Carson.

What's New?

• The HG Competitions Panel have done a lot of work to bring our documents and procedures up to date - and this work is ongoing.  Quite a lot has changed so you are advised to take  a look at the key documents at some point before turning up to an event.
• We have reorganised the website to make it easier to find what you need. 
  If you spot any broken links or have any queries, please drop an email to hgcompspanel@gmail.com (or message Irene directly)
• It is good to see a number of newcomers to our BOS events.  Welcome!!

Key documents now uploaded 

• https://hgcomps.uk/books/02-bos-series-2024-information
  The 2024 BOS info tab (above) has now been populated with the up to date documents as well as all previously published documents relating to the BOS Series. 
  The CIVL event website for each BOS Round also includes further information specific to that round.
   
• https://hgcomps.uk/books/05-bos-competitions-rules-scoring-na-bos-challenge:
  Section 5 includes key information about the competitions, including a document with additional information for Club Class.  This section is not relevant for BOS Challenge
   
• https://hgcomps.uk/books/07-bos-events-further-information
  Section 7 contains additional information including a document specifically written to support newcomers to competitions.  As some things have changed, this document could be of interest to others.

APPROACHING EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT DEADLINES

• Round 2 - Payment by 15 March
• Round 3 - Registration by 15 March, payment by 1 April.
  Full details included in the Pricing Structure document which can be found at
  https://hgcomps.uk/books/03-bos-2024-costs-payments-refunds

25 FEBRUARY - DEADLINE DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING

• BOS 1 - Early Bird Payment deadline: 
  BOS 2024 - PRICING STRUCTURE
   
• BOS 1 - Campsite Booking Form return deadline - for guaranteed pitch for Caravan, Campervan and Tent. 
  (All pitches block booked for us until end February, then open to public).  While pitches may be available later, this is a small and popular site so will fill up quickly, especially at weekends)
   BOS 1 - Glanusk Campsite booking form
   
• BOS 2 (Scotbos) - TENT Booking Form return deadline for guaranteed tent pitch.
  (All Tent pitches have been block booked for us until 26 February.)
  SCOTBOS2024 Tent Booking Form
  Caravan and campervan bookings must be made directly on their website - a designated area for this group will be agreed on this popular campsite, based on numbers booked at end of February.  Please make booking before 25 February if at all possible.
  https://www.blairdrummondcaravanpark.co.uk/
  VAN RESTRICTION: A workaround may now be possible for van owners. For information please contact Jon Sacre directly on Telegram or by phone - 07528828728

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT CAMPSITES AND CAMPSITE BOOKING

• https://hgcomps.uk/books/04-bos-campsite-booking-information-all-rounds
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/10uL8E7l7K3ZJNwHl9R6SleJzY2hoQkBQSAvYfjcQtDA/edit?usp=drive_link

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT BRITISH OPEN SERIES AND BOS CHALLENGE

• https://hgcomps.uk/books/02-bos-series-2024-information

UPDATE: NOW RESOLVED - USE AS NORMAL

UPDATE:  CIVL have confirmed that they have had a problem with their hosting providers and are working to fix it.  Please don't use the BOS or Nationals registration systems until further notice.

Olly and I have become aware of a CIVL Events System problem affecting a number of sites.  Disappearing registrations and the updates I did yesterday no longer there for example.  

It is not only British comps which are affected - The French Open has disappeared altogether. 
Olly is following this up directly with CIVL support - Please do not use the CIVL system until we give you an update.  Thanks

The BOS 2024 information document (link below) has now been updated to include BOS 1 and BOS 3 details.

You are reminded that the pricing structure for 2024 has changed from previous years and offers Early Bird Discounts regardless or whether or not you plan to attend all events. 
Please check out the information for Early Bird discounts as the first deadline (for BOS 1 is registration by 16 February, payment no later than 25 February.

Please also note that each campsite has different booking, pricing and payment arrangements and cancellation policies - you are encouraged to check the details soon if you intent to stay at the base. 

You should find links to all the information you need at this stage in the document below, but if not, or if you find any broken links, please send a message to Irene or email hgcompspanel@gmail.com.  Thanks
 

OUTLINE PLAN FOR 2024 including DATES, LOCATIONS, PRICES & EARLY BIRD BOOKING DEADLINES

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10uL8E7l7K3ZJNwHl9R6SleJzY2hoQkBQSAvYfjcQtDA/edit?usp=drive_link

Registration now open for all 3 BOS Rounds for this year.  Here is the link to more detailed information. If you come across any broken links can you please put a quick message on hgcompspanel@gmail.com so I can resolve.  Thanks & Happy Xmas everyone.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10uL8E7l7K3ZJNwHl9R6SleJzY2hoQkBQSAvYfjcQtDA/edit?usp=drive_link

HG COMPS - 2024 COMPETITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT