2026 NZ Canopy Piloting National Championships

Nov 5, 2025 | Post, Upcoming Event

We’re incredibly proud to announce that the 2026 NZ Canopy Piloting Nationals will be held right here at home in New Zealand 🇳🇿 11–15 February 2026 at Skydive Auckland.
Previously, our canopy piloting athletes have travelled to Australia to compete. That all changes next year. Thanks to a grant from Pub Charities, we’ve been able to purchase the official equipment needed to host a full Canopy Piloting Nationals event on home soil.
It’s a huge milestone for our sport — and for every swooper who’s dreamed of chasing a National title right here in Aotearoa.
📅 Event Schedule:
11 Feb — CP Practice Day
12–14 Feb — Championship Days
15 Feb — Weather Day
A massive thank-you to Greg Windmiller (Chief Judge) and Chris Stewart (NZ CP Liaison) for their expertise, and to Skydive Auckland for hosting this historic event.
This championship is proudly brought to you by NZ Skydiving / NZPF and sponsored by NZPIA.
Let’s make 2026 the year canopy piloting takes flight at home. 💙