The BFA/HACD has established the following Women's International Eligibility List for qualification to the 2023 FAI Women's World Hot Air Balloon Championship per Section VII of the 2022 Competition Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures using results from the 2021 and 2022 US and Women's National Championships.
UPDATED 3/7/2023
Invite # | Name | US Nationals Eligibility | Intent to Participate |
1. | Holly Pfeifer | 2022 USWNC #1 | YES (expected 1st round entry) |
2. | Cheri White | 2022 USNC #1 | W/D |
3. | Kelli Keller | 2021 USWNC #1 | YES (expected 1st round entry) |
4. | Meg Skelton | 2021 USNC #1 | YES (expected 2nd round entry) |
5. | Petra Wilson | 2021 USNC #2 | NO |
6. | Angelica Haus | 2021 USWNC #2 | YES (expected 2nd round entry) |
7. | Kimberly Whiteman | 2022 USNC #3 | YES (standby pilot) |
8. | Christine Bertsch | 2022 USWNC #4 | NO REPLY |
9. | Carolanne Walter | 2022 USWNC #5 | NO REPLY |
10. | Nancy McConnell | 2021 USWNC #6 | YES (standby pilot) |
11. | Kathy Reineke | 2022 USWNC #8 | YES (standby pilot) |
12. | Natasha Stanke | 2022 USWNC #9 | NO REPLY |
13. | Maddie Jones | 2022 USWNC #10 | NO |
14. | Elisa Talbert | 2022 USWNC #12 | YES (standby pilot) |
15. | Kellie Rocha | 2022 USWNC #13 | NO REPLY |
16. | Pam Clemons | 2022 USWNC #14 | NO REPLY |