Links

The BBAC Competitions Club is a part of the BBAC and is responsible for the organisation of the UK Grand Prix series and the National championship.  Follow the link to their site: compsclub.bbac.org

The Competitions Club exists as part of the UK’s governing body for ballooning, the British Balloon & Airship Club. Their site, www.bbac.org, contains information about balloon flights, learning to fly, events open to the public and tips about joining a balloon club in your area.

There are various regional clubs around the country including the West Midlands Balloon Club.

The International governing body for sport ballooning is called the CIA, or the Ballooning Commission of the FAI. Their site, www.fai.org/ballooning/ , contains information about CIA committees, International Rules, World Rankings and forthcoming International Competitions.

To compete in an FAI approved competition or British National Hot Air Balloon Championship or to set a record you must hold an FAI Sporting Licence.  You can download the application form by clicking on the link:  FAI Sporting Licence application form