This is presented each year to the highest ranking female contestant at any
U.S. National contest, with a miniumum score of 60% of the winner.
7.7 Junior and Feminine National Champions
7.7.1 The titles of Junior and Feminine National Champion will be awarded each year upon the completion of all National competitions.
7.7.2 The Junior or Feminine National Champion is the qualifying pilot who achieves the highest percentage of the maximum possible score (the sum of all winning daily scores) at any US National Soaring Championship during the calendar year.
7.7.3 A minimum of 60% of the maximum possible score must be achieved for a Junior or Feminine National Champion to be declared.
FAI Class National Competition Rules, Contest Year 2002, 24 March 2002
The recipients have been:
2006 - Liz Schwenkler: Nimbus 3, Hobbs, NM, Open Class
2005 - Liz Schwenkler: ASW 27, Uvalde, TX, 15 Meter Class
2004 - Liz Schwenkler: Ventus C, Uvalde, TX, 18 Meter Class
2003 - Liz Schwenkler: ASW 27, Tonopah, UT, 15 Meter Class
2002 - Liz Schwenkler: Nimbus 3, Uvalde, TX
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