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.
Tim and Sue Laidler Trophy - Bernie Sizer
Current Recipient
Comment
Winner 2021 State Gliding Championship at Waikerie.
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.
David Bond Memorial Trophy - Richard Atkinson
Current Recipient
Comment
For performance at 2021 State Gliding Championship at Waikerie
Criteria
Greatest determination and merit in State Comps in opinion of CD and SAGA Trophies Officer.
Eligibility
Any competing pilot.
Advertiser – Jubilee 150 Trophy - Peter Temple
Current Recipient
Comment
Second in 18m at the Tocumwal Multiclass Nationals in December 2019.
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.
Kevin Sedgeman Trophy - Geoff Wood
Current Recipient
Comment
3 flights of over 300, 400 and 500 points respectively in a Pilatus B4.
Criteria
Best 3 OLC 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.
News and Mail Trophy - Alex Wallis
Current Recipient
Comment
Flight of 535 km (571 points on OLC) in his Libelle on 03 Nov 2019.
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.
Advertiser Cup - Bernard Eckey
Current Recipient
Comment
Flight of 775 km from Balaklava on 20 Nov 2019 from Waikerie in his ASH 30Mi.
Criteria
Longest flight of the season, defined as coinciding with 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.
Winter Trophy - Leigh Stokes
Current Recipient
Comment
Two flights in Janus totalling 294 km on 19 July 2020.
Criteria
Highest OLC 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.
President’s Trophy - Peter Temple/ASC
Current Recipient
Comment
TBA
Criteria
Come and get it trophy, from any SA/NT club.
Eligibility
TBA
Fred Foord Trophy - Matthew Scutter
Current Recipient
Comment
For transforming weather predictions for gliding through SkySight.
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.
Coaching Week Trophy - Sam Woods
Current Recipient
Comment
Awarded at Coaching Week, Waikerie Jan 2021.
Criteria
Most improved/ most promising pilot at SAGA Coaching Week.
Eligibility
Any participant.
Open Class Cup - Not Currently Awarded
Current Recipient
Comment
Not awarded – only one class at 2020 State Comps.
Criteria
Winner of Open Class in State Comps if there are more than 6 competitors in Open Class. GFA handicaps to be applied.
Eligibility
Any competing pilot.
15m Class Trophy - Not Currently Awarded
Current Recipient
Comment
Not awarded – only one class at 2020 State Comps.
Criteria
Winner of 15 m class at State Comps if there are more than 6 competitors in 15 metre class. GFA handicaps to be applied.
Eligibility
Any competing pilot.
Standard Class Shield - Not Currently Awarded
Current Recipient
Comment
Not awarded – only one class at 2020 State Comps.
Criteria
Winner of standard class at State Comps if there are more than 6 competitors. GFA handicaps to be applied.
Eligibility
Any competing pilot.