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YOUTH GLIDE NEW ZEALAND

Welcome

ABOUT
YOUTH GLIDE
NEW ZEALAND

Youth Glide New Zealand (YGNZ) is a not-for-profit organisation that was founded in 2006 to help promote and support the sport of gliding among young people in New Zealand.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay up-to-date on the latest events and opportunities to get involved in the sport of gliding. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned youth pilot our events have something to offer everyone.

  • YGNZ AGM 2024 - Mid/South Canterbury!
    YGNZ AGM 2024 - Mid/South Canterbury!
    Fri, 31 May
    Location is TBD
    31 May 2024, 5:00 pm – 02 Jun 2024, 7:30 pm
    Location is TBD
    31 May 2024, 5:00 pm – 02 Jun 2024, 7:30 pm
    Location is TBD
    This year Youth Glide will be hosting its Annual Meeting (AGM) & Mingle in Timaru! Just like the previous Meeting & Mingles, Youth Glide will arrange a series of aviation-related activities during this weekend. We also aim to travel to ashburton for the NZAWA rally!
  • George Rogers Memorial - Papawai Youth Glide Camp
    George Rogers Memorial - Papawai Youth Glide Camp
    Sat, 19 Oct
    Papawai
    19 Oct 2024, 9:00 am – 21 Oct 2024, 5:00 pm
    Papawai, Papawai 5794, New Zealand
    19 Oct 2024, 9:00 am – 21 Oct 2024, 5:00 pm
    Papawai, Papawai 5794, New Zealand
    The annual George Rogers memorial YG camp hosted in Greytown at the Wellington Wairarapa Gliding club.
  • YSDC Omarama 2024/2025
    YSDC Omarama 2024/2025
    Date and time is TBD
    Omarama Airfield
    Date and time is TBD
    Omarama Airfield, Omarama 9412, New Zealand
    Date and time is TBD
    Omarama Airfield, Omarama 9412, New Zealand
    Gliding in Omarama… it’s the best place for gliding and soaring for all experience levels!

WHAT
WE DO

We host and support a variety of initiates, programs and events to help young glider pilots pursue their passion. We support youth by helping provide opportunities to learn to fly gliders, develop their skills, and gain experience in a safe and supportive environment. 

BECOME A
MEMBER

Our membership is a great way to stay involved with the sport of gliding and to support the development of young glider pilots in New Zealand. 

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