The 2013 U.S. National Championsip Application (Click HERE!) is now available for download from the BFA site.  The Great Texas Balloon Race will be serving as host for the 2013 event and we look forward to an exciting event and Texas hospitality.  The event will run from July 22-28th in Longview, TX and all HACD members are encouraged to complete the invitation package and return it to the BFA office for processing.  The field will be limited to 50 entrants selected from the published eligibility list which was compiled according to Appendix E of the 2012 BFA Competition Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures.  Once the field has been filled, the HACD will generate a waiting list and fill vacant spots according to the eligibility list.  Please remember that no application will be considered complete unless all required pieces of the application are submitted in full.  Applications are due back to the BFA office by May 31, 2013.
 
We hope to see you in Longview, TX in July!
 
Thanks,
 
Chase Donner
HACD Chairman

The HACD board has finalized the 2013 U.S. Nationls Eligibilty List (Click Here!) in advance of this year's National Championship.  All 153 pilots with a National Ranking are listed and encouraged to complete an application to the event when they come out this Spring.  Applications will be considered based on the order listed in the eligibility list so long as the pilot completes the application in full by the deadline.  In the likely case the event reaches capacity at 50 competitors a waiting list will be formed and published in order of the eligibility list.  For more information on the construction of the Eligibility List feel free to visit Appendix E (Page 45) of the 2012 Rules.  Check back for more details regarding the 2013 National Championship as we'll be updating the site as information becomes available.

Thanks,

Chase Donner

HACD Chairman