The X-Lakes Entry Process

The X-Lakes Entry Process

All XC competitors require a PILOT RATING, meaning you must have passed your BHPA pilot rating or have the International Pilot Proficiency Information (IPPI) level 4 before 18 June 2025 to take part. ENSURE you answer the poll question on the registration page for the pilot rating.

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure we have some degree of control who competes in the challenge we would like pilots without multi day competitive experience to fill out the X-Lake vetting form. ENSURE you answer the poll question on the registration page and complete and return the vetting form (if required) asap, this will help us process your entry quickly and efficiently.

A maximum of 40 places are available for the X-Lakes two day challenge.
If they apply, the previous year’s top ten (as per results listed on the website) will be automatically offered an option for a place to compete in the two day challenge. The three top-placed competitors in the previous year’s one day challenge will also be offered an option to participate in the two day challenge if they want to take part.

The remaining places in the two day challenge will then be awarded on the basis of when they registered, remember if you snooze you loose. The organisers will reserve some places as wildcard positions to be awarded at their discretion. If successful, entrants will be invited to make their charitable donation. If the payment is not received within two weeks of acceptance your place will be given to the first competitor on the waiting list.

There are 30 places for those who register for the one-day event. If successful, entrants will be invited to make their charitable donation. If the payment is not received within two weeks of acceptance your place will be given to the first competitor on the waiting list.