HACD Task Results

National Eligibility List Task Results

The following is a list of results included in the 2023 BFA HACD National Eligibility List System.

Events desiring to submit scores for inclusion in the NEL must notify the National Eligibility List Manager via the Sanction Application Form of their intentions at least 2 weeks PRIOR TO THE EVENT. The HACD may refuse scores submitted without prior notification, not submitted within the 21 day deadline after the event, or not following other portions of the published Rules, Regulations, Policies and Procedures. This notification should include the date and location of the event and contact information regarding results (usually the Scoring Officer or Event Director).

After the event the Scoring Officer or Event officials should submit their backup files along with PDFs of the task results to Zerek Welz at hacdscoring@gmail.com
The results will then be processed and posted. Task sheets and measuring sheets should be retained until the results are verified and entered in the NEL.

Events should become very familiar with the guidance and policies in place for conducting tasks located in the HACD Policies, Procedures and Regulations (available on this website under the Event Tools tab). The HACD may refuse to accept any tasks that are deemed to be out of compliance with these policies.

As per Section II (e):  In order for task scores to qualify for submission for inclusion to the NEL, ALL of the following conditions must be met:

1. A minimum of six (6) HACD cardholders must be registered, present and 50% flying the task
2. 50% or more of the total pilots registered (competitive field) must launch
3. A minimum of six (6) of the registered pilots must fly

Also per Section II:

f) In a given task where no pilot achieves a result, that task will not be used in the National Eligibility List
g) Pilots who achieve zero points because of a “did not fly” will not have those tasks added into the National Eligibility List.

2024 National Eligibility List Events
Dates Event Name Location Event Type Event Director Website Task Results
Oct 19 - Oct 20Natchez Balloon RaceNatchezScores OnlyNot Availablehttps://natchezballoonfestival.com/#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8
Sep 20 - Sep 2246th Annual Creston/Southwest Iowa Hot Air Balloon DaysCreston, IowaScores OnlyScott Armstrong
Sep 6 - Sep 8Jupiter Flights Balloon FestivalConner Prairie, Fishers INScores OnlyJack Semlerhttps://www.connerprairie.org/#1, #2
Sep 6 - Sep 9The Great Reno Balloon Race 2024Reno, NVScores OnlyPete Copelandhttp://renoballoon.com/
Aug 31 - Sep 248th Great Pershing Balloon DerbyBrookfieldScores OnlyRichard Techauhttps://www.pershingballoonderby.com/#1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #7
Aug 9 - Aug 11Balloons Over WadsworthWadsworth, OHScores OnlyTom Stronghttps://www.balloonsoverwadsworth.com/#1, #2, #3, #4
Aug 9 - Aug 11Flag City BalloonFest 2024Findlay, OHScores OnlyJeff Conleyhttps://flagcityballoonfest.com/#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7
Jul 29 - Aug 3National Balloon Classic 2024IndianolaScores OnlyBill Clemonshttps://nationalballoonclassic.com/#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8
Jul 26 - Jul 28Pro Football Hall Of Fame Enshrinement Festival Balloon ClassicNorth Canton, OHScores OnlyPaul Suttlehttps://www.profootballhoffestival.com/balloon-classic/#1, #2, #1, #2, #6, #7, #8, #10, #11, #13, #14
Jul 19 - Jul 21The Ohio ChallengeMiddletown, OhioScores OnlyShawn Rayahttps://ohiochallenge.com/#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7
Jul 15 - Jul 202024 US Women’s National ChampionshipJackson, MichiganScores OnlyPaul Petrehnhttps://www.hotairjubilee.com#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21
Jul 12 - Jul 14Angola Balloons AloftAngola, INScores OnlyPhil Clingerhttp://angolaballoonsaloft.com#1, #2, #3, #4
Jul 3 - Jul 7Battle Creek Field of FlightBattle Creek, MIScores OnlyPhil Clingerhttp://fieldofflight.com#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14
Jun 28 - Jun 302024 Michigan Challenge XXXIXHowell, MIScores OnlyPhil Clingerhttp://michiganchallenge.com
Jun 14 - Jun 162024 Great Texas Balloon RaceLongview, TexasScores OnlySam Parkshttp://www.gtbr.net/
Jun 14 - Jun 162024 Young GunsLongview, TexasScores OnlySam Parkshttp://www.gtbr.net/#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12
Jun 14 - Jun 16Thurston Classic 2024MeadvilleScores OnlyUnknownhttps://www.thurstonclassic.com/#1, #2, #3
Jun 9 - Jun 162024 BFA US National ChampionshipLongview, TexasNational ChampionshipSam Parkshttp://gtbr.net#2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27
Jun 6 - Jun 9Coshocton Hot Air Balloon FestivalCoshocton, OHScores OnlySean Askrenhttp://coshoctonhotairballoonfestival.com
Jun 1 - Jun 22024 Carson City Hot Air Balloon ShootoutCarson CityScores OnlyUnknownhttps://www.carsoncityfrontierdays.com/hot-air-balloon-shoot-out/#1
May 31 - Dec 31Lone Star Challenge 2024Longview, TexasScores OnlyRichard Sabinhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559586794771#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8
May 25 - May 262024 Balloons Over Bavarian InnFrankenmuthScores OnlyUnknownhttps://www.bavarianinn.com/events/balloons-over-bavarian-inn/#1, #2
May 25 - May 27Rio Grande ClassicRio Rancho, NMState/Regional ChampionshipElisa Talberthttp://riograndeclassic.org#1, #2, #3, #8, #9, #10, #11
May 17 - May 19Hot Air for Hope - Carson Valley Balloon Festival 2024Gardnerville, NVScores OnlyAmanda Johnsonhttps://www.hotairforhope.com/
Jan 1 - Dec 312024 Top Gun AnnualRio RanchoScores OnlyVaries Month to Monthhttps://www.topgunballooning.org/#4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #32, #33, #34, #35, #36, #48, #49, #50, #51, #53
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