The British National Hot Air Balloon Championships is the biggest event the BBAC Competitions Club holds each year. It determines the UK National Champion and the British Team that will compete in either the European or World Hot Air Balloon Championships the following year.
British Grand Prix Series
The British Grand Prix Series is run by the BBAC Competitions Club. Occurs over a number of weekends at ballooning festivals and airshows, its aim is to provide practice for the club’s members and to introduce other pilots to the competitive side of ballooning.
the New Beginnings Meet
The New Beginnings Meet started in 2013 with the aim to help trainee pilots obtain their license, through flying experience and revision and exam sessions.
The Border Balloon Challange
The Border Balloon Challenge started in 2021 as pandemic restrictions were lifting in the UK, but remained an issue for travelling to Europe. Its aim is to help pilots and officials practice using Watch Me Fly and Balloon Live logger system.