1. Objectives of the Federation

1. Objectives of the Federation

Last Update
05/10/99

1.1	To promote, foster, develop and organise the sport of Hang Gliding and Paragliding in Scotland.
1.2	To promote the safety standards laid down by the BHPA and other relevant bodies.
1.3	To co-ordinate the activities of Hang Gliding and Paragliding in Scotland.
1.4	To represent Scottish Hang Gliding and Paragliding interests in negotiations with government departments, local authorities and landowners.
1.5	To provide Hang Gliding and Paragliding training opportunities in Scotland.
1.6	To encourage the training and qualification of instructors and coaches in Scotland to the standards laid down by the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.
1.7	To affiliate to and liaise with any relevant International and British bodies concerned with Hang Gliding and Paragliding.
1.8	To borrow or raise money for the purposes of the SHPF on such terms and on such security as may be considered suitable.
1.9	To invest the moneys of the SHPF not immediately required for its purposes.
1.10	To engage in such other activities as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the aforesaid objectives.