Unlike the BMFA league which is held in summer and is a national league, the Winter league is a regional series. Events are held between November and March.
The aims are to:
- promote F3F at a regional level
- hold a ‘Champion of Champions’ event
There are currently five winter leagues: North, Midlands, South, Welsh and Scottish. (See also Calendar of Events.)
Champion of Champions
The league concludes with the two-day Champion of Champions event on the last weekend of March.
Previously, pilots had to qualify through the regional leagues, however the competition is now open entry – you’re welcome to participate even if you didn’t enter a winter league event.
The Champion of Champions trophy is awarded each year and should be returned by the winning pilot.
Champion of Champions winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Simon Thornton | Mark Redsell | Greg Dakin |
| 2016 | Simon Thornton | Peter Gunning | Martin Newnham |
| 2017 | Greg Dakin | Simon Thornton | Richard Bago |
| 2018 | Joel West | Mike Evans | Andy Burgoyne |
| 2019 | Mike Shellim | Richard Bago | Mark Treble |
| 2020-2021 | [Cancelled due to COVID19 restrictions] | ||
| 2022 | Mike Evans | Ewan Maxwell | Richard Bago |
| 2023 | Stefan Bertschi | Mark Redsell | Dave Rumble |
| 2024 | Paul Garnett | Mark Redsell | William Fourie |
| 2025 | Mark Redsell | Paul Garnett | John Phillips |