From section 7 of the sporting Code:

2.2.1 Hang Gliding

2.2.1.1 Class 1

In the 36 months before the ranking reference date, which is 3 calendar months
before the championship starts, a pilot has to have:

• Been ranked with at least 20 WPRS points in Hang Gliding Class 1.

• Participated in one or more FAI sanctioned competitions with at least 30
pilots.

2.2.1.2 Class 2

To be defined in the local regulations.

2.2.1.3 Class 5

In the 36 months before the ranking reference date, which is 3 calendar months
before the championship starts, a pilot has to have:

• Been ranked with at least 20 WPRS points in Hang Gliding Class 1, 2 or 5.

• Flown a Class 5 glider in at least one Second Category event with at least 30
participants.

2.2.1.4 Sport Class

To be defined in the Local Regulations.

2.2.3 Other Criteria

If a competition organiser wishes to set stricter criteria, these must be
declared with the bid for the event. Any other qualifying criteria must be
included in the approved Local Regulations.

The 30 participants referred to above we think refers to all
pilots in the competition whatever their class.

Our eligibility criteria for all pilots include above plus:

Pilots must meet the requirements of minimum hang 3 rating (or foreign
equivalent); as well as aerotow (AT), turbulence (TURB) and cross country (XC)
sign offs (or foreign equivalent). Aerotow rating or evidence of extensive
aerotowing experience. USHPA membership will be required (temporary 30-day
memberships will be available at minimal cost on site).

We have added stricter criteria for the Sporting Class:

Pilots must not have been listed in the top twenty US pilots since January 2008
for entry into sport class. Pilots must not have finished in the top 2/3rd's of
a non-Sport Class Category 1 competition held since January 2014, for entry into
sport class. King-posted gliders only in Sport Class.