Croatia Hot Air Balloon Open Championship - Prelog 2026
Prelog, Croatia
Sanction Granted
Section 4 - Invitation, Entry and Registration Details
Invitation and Entry Procedure
Equal Number of Competitors / NAC:
-
Maximum Number of Entrants - Excluding Medal Holders:
45
Additional Information for Invitation and Entry Procedure:
Entry Conditions - Sporting code Section 1 – 7.1.8.1, 7.1.8.2. & 7.1.8.3)
Deadlines and Registration Details
Registration Method and Details:
Online via Watchmefly
Entry Fee for Competitors:
Early bird - 280€ (until 1.6.), regular: 380€ (until 16.8.)
Included in the entry fee:
FAI-sanctioned CAT 2 competition.
Free propane
Free accommodation + breakfast (pilot +3); 03.-06.09.
Competition prizes/Key Grab
Pilot pack (goodie bag with presents and vouchers).
Flight and weather briefing.
Welcome lunch / prizegiving ceremony.
Maps
Coffee and pastries before the morning flights.
Entertainment during the event (concerts, etc.).
Included in the entry fee:
FAI-sanctioned CAT 2 competition.
Free propane
Free accommodation + breakfast (pilot +3); 03.-06.09.
Competition prizes/Key Grab
Pilot pack (goodie bag with presents and vouchers).
Flight and weather briefing.
Welcome lunch / prizegiving ceremony.
Maps
Coffee and pastries before the morning flights.
Entertainment during the event (concerts, etc.).
Entry Fee Method of Payment:
Money order
Cash
Credit card
Other
Other Entry Fee Details:
-
Protest Fee:
-
Policy on Entry Fee Refunds:
-
Dates for Invitation Process
NACs invitation:
-
Deadline for NACs to accept invitation:
-
1st Round invitations:
1/11/2025
Deadline for 1st round invitations:
1/06/2026
2nd Round invitations:
1/06/2026
Deadline for 2nd round invitations:
18/08/2026
3rd Round invitations:
-
Deadline for 3rd round invitations:
-