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Governador Valadares - MG, will host the 2022 Brazilian Paragliding Championship from March 12th to 19th. FAI2 and Pre-PWC Event.

Event that will be valid for the 1st Stage of the Brazilian Paragliding Championship 2022. The competition will take place at Pico da Ibituruna.

The Ramp

The tourist who arrives at Pico da Ibituruna perceives its presence from a distance. Majestic black stone carved where the mighty Rio Doce snakes. She is a point of reference for everyone who passes through here. Its altitude is 1,123m above sea level. To the east, you can see the city cut by the Rio Doce and around it, the landscape of the great valley. The place offers extreme sports practitioners an ideal space for their adventures, hundreds of practitioners from Brazil, the United States, Europe, Japan and Australia fill the city's sky with their colorful hang gliders and paragliders. In addition to free flight, the peak also offers conditions for other thrilling or extreme sports, such as abseiling, climbing and trekking. It has small reserves of Atlantic Forest, trails, springs and small waterfalls.

Take-off

Pilots must respect the demarcated areas for checking equipment without harming the space reserved for takeoff.

The General Judge has the authority to disqualify and/or penalize a pilot who insists on remaining in the take-off aisle.

It is only allowed to take off from ramps previously approved and signaled by the organization, which have adequate safety features. Pilots who decide to take off on improvised ramps other than those officially approved will be disqualified from the race..

Out-of-competition riders and windsocks

Pilots not registered for the competition are always welcome to Governador Valadares. However, during race days, non-registered pilots will only be able to take off 60 minutes before or shortly after the competition window closes (something like taking off until 11:00h or after 14:00h). Riders wishing to register as “windsocks” should contact the Race Director (see below). Only 10 (ten) “crazy” pilots will be registered per day.

Free Fly and “Birutas”

Windsock pilots must be previously registered as Windsock with the General Judge. The flight will be allowed before the competition, with the authorization of the Judge.Windsock pilots must be previously registered as Windsock with the General Judge. The flight will be allowed before the competition, with the authorization of the Judge.

The windsock pilot must use the radio on the determined frequency, obeying the landing guidance at the start or not advancing to the test.

The Free Fly modality will not be adopted, however after the end of the take-off window, non-registered pilots will be able to take off knowing that because they do not participate in the event, they will not be able to use the redemption or any other benefit provided by the organization.

HQ 

Panorama Center Hotel

R. Mal. Floriano, 914 - Centro, Gov. Valadares - MG
Tel.: +55 33 32717840.

General provisions

Doubts or matters not addressed in the Regulations will be analyzed and judged by the General Judge who may count on the support of the Technical Directorate of CBVL Competitions, following the regulations of FAI/CIVL, Sporting Code, section 7 and 7a.

Matters specifically related to the event will be judged by the General Judge who, according to the matter, must have the support of the Technical Directorate of Competitions and the Safety Commission.

GRADES: 

- The organizers of the event, as well as the people under their command, exempt themselves from any responsibility for malpractice and/or accidents that may happen to the pilots or caused by them to third parties. Pilots take their own risks.

- The organization will apply the security protocols related to the Coronavirus that must be followed. Soon we will disclose how they will be..

Competition categories

1st Stage of the Brazilian Paragliding Championship

- Pro, Aspirant, Female and Team.

Stage Award

- 1st Place in the Pro Category: R$2,200.00 + Trophy
- 2nd Place in the Pro Category: R$1,600.00 + Trophy
- 3rd Place in the Pro Category: R$1,100.00 + Trophy

- 1st Place in the Candidate Category: R$505.00 + Trophy
- 2nd Place in the Candidate Category: R$358.00 + Trophy
- 3rd Place in the Candidate Category: R$187.00 + Trophy

- 1st place in the Female Category: Trophy
- 2nd Place in the Female Category: Trophy
- 3rd Place in the Female Category: Trophy

- 1st Place in the Team Category: Trophy
- 2nd Place in the Team Category: Trophy
- 3rd Place in the Team Category: Trophy

Competition staff

Organization: Ibituruna Free Flight Association (AVLI)

Responsible Organizer: Jeferson Leal Silva.
General Judge: Vinicius Matuk
Rescue: Fernando Brandalize (Zoio).
Coordinator HQ: To be defined.
Scorer: Zenilson Rocha
Communication: Alexandre Augusto Muniz de Oliveira
Equipment Check: Paulo Bullara
Responsible for the Ambulance: Zoraia Lira
General Supervision: CBVL Brazilian Confederation of Free Flight.

Contacts Organization

Pilots Whatsapp Group

https://chat.whatsapp.com/HrLPaIF2J34CNMZYmvSGCQ

Technical coordinator:
Jeferson Leal Silva. Cels.: (31) 99242-0846 / (33) 99809-6909 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

General Judge:
Vinícius Matuk. Cels.: (35) 99912-2298

How to get

Governador Valadares has an active airport, with flight options connecting the city to Belo Horizonte and from there to several destinations in Brazil, and is at the center of a network of good quality Federal and State highways, easily connecting it to different regions of the country.

By Plane – Daily flights departing and arriving in Valadares, via Azul airline. More information on the website: www.voeazul.com.br

By Bus – Traveling by bus to Valadares is certainly one of the simplest and cheapest options. Despite the great distances, the buses are comfortable, with air conditioning and reclining seats.

Companies:
- From Vitória – 6 hours trip.
Viação Águia Branca, phone +55 33 32715843.

- From Rio de Janeiro – 11 hours trip
Viação Rio Doce, phone +55 33 322511808.

By Train – The train service runs on a line departing from Belo Horizonte or Vitória. It's a relatively slow trip, but at an excellent price and an interesting option to discover. “Executive” seats are the best option, in air-conditioned cabins with comfortable seats, and the price difference is small for the other ticket options.Information at Governador Valadares Railway Station Telephone +55 33 32744471

By car
- From Belo Horizonte, via BR-262 and BR-381 – 340km
- From Rio de Janeiro, via BR-116 – 590km.
- From São Paulo, via BR-116 – 920km.

Hosting Options

Hotel Realminas - 33 3271-6751

Pousada da Serra - 33 3271 -4146

Panorama Center Hotel - 33 3271 -7840

Hotel Spettus - 33 3225-2308

Sandiego  Apart Hotel - 33 3508-1300

GV Center Hotel - 33 2101 -8440

Hotel Serra Lima - 33 3272-2003

Benvenuto Palace Hotel - 33 3271-2023

Pousada Jeito de Minas - 33 3276-7797

Hotel Ibituruna - 33 3508-1300

Hotel Príncipe - 33 3276-8252

Hotel Master - 33 3021-6060

POPULAR HOTELS

Hotel Casa Grande - 33 3271-6728

Hotel São Salvador - 33 3279-4200

Hotel Everest - 33 3202-8050

Hotel Rio Branco - 33 3271-3216

Hotel da Ilha - 33 3275-2071

Hotel Center - 33 3271-2461

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