RPetrie 0 #1 February 8, 2007 I am attempting to start a skydiving club at Akron University in Akron, Ohio. However, the risk management department is thinking of denying the request before I even begin the application process. Basically, I need to get some numbers together to attempt to convince them otherwise. I was wandering if anyone knew of a database or something of the like of University/Colleges who were operating active clubs. Also, I was wandering if the U.S.P.A might have any information on the subject. So basically, lets get a list going. Thanks, and any info whatsoever would be extremely helpful. BK Note to Moderator: Any info on other posts that are relevant would be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGill 0 #2 February 8, 2007 http://www.collegeskydiving.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPetrie 0 #3 February 8, 2007 Thanks BGill, I read that stuff and also the website information (essay) that is available. So if there is any info on a list of schools that would be great. Kinda doubt there is but we'll see. BK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #4 February 8, 2007 This is out of date so most of the links are broken, but every school on the list has had a skydiving club and many still do: http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/cpsc/OtherClubs.html At least 5 schools in Ohio alone... that has to help. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #5 February 8, 2007 Make sure you have "risk management" know the difference between management and elimination. The only way to be risk free is to be dead. Also, make sure you are not adversarial until you absolutely have no choice. Tell them the students will skydive with our without the club, and give them some numbers about student skydiving. Then say that the clubs prime functions will include safety education.... -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #6 February 8, 2007 Quote I was wandering if anyone knew Well...looks like you wandered right into the grammar police. Put your hands up."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #7 February 9, 2007 Talk to somebody at USPA, try getting hold of your Regional Conference Director for starters and the DZO of the place you intend your club to jump at. I founded a college club back in the seventies, in those days the college administration was very supportive. Of course they also allowed the Rugby Club to keep a keg on the their bench during games (hence a Rugby CLUB, teams weren't allowed to drink during sports events). This whole safety nazification issue is pretty nauseating. You might want to ask them when they're going to drain the campus swimming pool - oh wait, don't tell me they've already done that .... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTflyer 0 #8 February 9, 2007 We are also trying to start one at the University of Vermont and we have been told by risk management that the university's insuranc can't cover that type of activity. That is of course BS because we have rock and ice climbing clubs, whitewater kayaking, and competetive freestyle skiing and snowboarding, all which can be equally dangerous. We are working up some sort of a rebuttal right now. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iambeav2 0 #9 February 9, 2007 We're also trying to start one at East Carolina University, and so far it's going good. The funding is coming slow, but no real problems...it's just taking time!! Collegeskydiving was a very helpful website though, and also w/ a million percent support from your DZO helps a lot too. Our DZO offers incentive for joining and jumping as a collegiate....it's not the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...it's the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until someone appreciates it for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marios 0 #10 February 9, 2007 ASU did a try a couple of years back. I do not know their status now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #11 February 9, 2007 If you can't convince them that the level of risk is reasonable, get their lawyers to draft up a waiver releasing the university from any liability. Also tell them about collegiates and the fact that skydiving can be a varsity sport of sorts. That is what we did for UConn's club... www.uconnskydiving.edu"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #12 February 9, 2007 We have a few regular jumpers and saw a few dozen students at our dz this year from the St. Cloud State Skydiving Club (MN). http://www.stcloudstate.edu/search/contact.asp?org=Skydiving+Club Here's a link to their website. Chad is the president and Miles in the advisor. Feel free to contact them for information. Miles would be a huge wealth of knowledge and help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #13 February 9, 2007 can't you get the butchers to write some kind of proposal up? or brian smith... he did it at osu and offered to help paige and i at ou. you might even want to contact pagie, she had to go through all that same BS at ou to get ours started up. you shoulda just stayed there and continued the ou tradition, no one will after justi leaves in may! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krouton01 0 #14 February 9, 2007 We didnt have too much trouble at UGA, the hardest part will be keeping enough active jumpers to keep the club going. You just have to quote some stats and bullshit em alittle. I've found the best comparision is to scuba diving. Anyways, you just have to show them they are being sterotypical and they usually feel bad about that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
