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Trophies & Awards

This relates to the latest soaring season which is taken as 1 October to 30 September to coincide with the OLC year, except in the case of the Winter Cup which runs from 1 June to 31 August. Awards for State and National gliding competitions, and Coaching Week, relate to the most recently-held event. For any trophy related queries, please contact the trophies officer.

Current Recipient

Peter Temple

Comment

Winner 2024 State Gliding Championships at Waikerie 31 Dec 2023-6 Jan 2024.

Criteria

To be awarded to the winner of a composite handicap class at State Comps, when not enough gliders for separate classes. Use GFA handicaps.

Eligibility

Any competing pilot.

Current Recipient

Adam Stott

Comment

Second place in the 2024 State Gliding Championships at Waikerie 31 Dec 2023-6 Jan 2024 in an LS4, beating more competitive gliders.

Criteria

Greatest determination and merit in  State Comps in opinion of CD and SAGA Trophies Officer.

Eligibility

Any competing pilot.

Current Recipient

Peter Temple

Comment

Winner Open and 18m classes at 2024 Australian National Gliding Championships.

Criteria

Best performance by an SA/NT pilot in any Australian National Gliding Championship held during the year.

Eligibility

Pilot must be a member of a SAGA club.

Current Recipient

Tommy Kalsbeek

Comment

3 flights totalling 1647 points in his Libelle – see https://www.weglide.org/ranking/free?region=South%2520Australia,AU-SA&season=2024&category=pilot&sc_class=CL

Criteria

Best 3 WeGlide flights in a glider with performance up to and including Club Class during the OLC year (1 Oct to 30 Sep).

Eligibility

Pilot must be a member of a SAGA club and the flights must originate in SA/NT.

Current Recipient

Geoff Wood

Comment

Flight of 624 points and 289 miles on 12 Feb 2024 in Pilatus B4 RG see https://www.weglide.org/flight/363027

Criteria

Best flight of the year in opinion of the SAGA Trophies Officer, RSDM and President, for any achievement.

Eligibility

Pilot must be a member of a SAGA club.

Current Recipient

Phil Ritchie

Comment

Flight of 213 points on 10 August 2024 – see https://www.weglide.org/ranking/free?region=South%2520Australia,AU-SA&season=2024&category=pilot&keyword=winter

Criteria

Highest WeGlide points for a single flight during the SA winter (May 1 – Aug 31).

Eligibility

Any pilot is eligible but the flight must originate in SA/NT.

Current Recipient

Andrew Horton

Comment

For service to gliding instruction and support of junior pilots over many years.

Criteria

Outstanding service to gliding in SA/NT in past year, as assessed by SAGA President and Trophies Officer.

Eligibility

Any person providing outstanding service to gliding in SA/NT in previous years.

Current Recipient

Erik Hanson

Comment

Awarded at Coaching Week, Waikerie Dec 2023.

Criteria

Most improved/ most promising pilot at SAGA Coaching Week.

Eligibility

Any participant.