WFFC Pond Swooping Organizer's Event

[AirZoneXtreme 0]

Location: Rantoul, IL World Freefall Convention August 5th -14th

Swoop pond dimensions: 200 x 200 ft, 40,000 sq. ft., and 3-4 ft deep. 4.5 ft deep in some areas, when pond is completely full.

The swoop pond will be available in two day, time slots to those who would like to organize an activity, game, or competition.

Any individual, who would like to put a crew together, as well as canopy piloting associations are welcome to utilize this opportunity. Just keep in mind that all those attending WFFC, who meet competitor requirements, should be welcome to participate in the event. The pond is open for swooping prior to and after the organized event.

There is an organizer, entry form and guidlines to follow. For those who are interested and would like to put in bid for the available time slots, please email olivia@birdbabe.com.

[rhino 0]

This is going to be a pain. So now people need to check with the swoop pond to see if it is clear before swooping? I go there for the pond. That's all I like to do. I'm not going to get permission to swoop the pond on normal wffc days. During the regularly scheduled swoop comp that happens every year that's understandable but not every day.

[AirZoneXtreme 0]

That's a great point. Don Kirlin likes the pond to be open. A swoop competition will be held on the final weekend as usual.

The opportunity is still there for those who would like to participate in conducting the competition. Please contact Olivia@birdbabe.com.

Annie, Olivia, & Rosalyn

[rhino 0]

Cool. Not trying to be a bonehead. Just don't want to have to ask to use the pond :)

[berchtoldaj 0]

maybe im missing the boat, but im having a hard time following this.
Is there an organizer for the final weekend swoop comp? or are you soliciting for someone to organize it?

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[SkymonkeyONE 4]

Sounds like they are soliciting for someone to run it.

[AirZoneXtreme 0]

We plan to conduct a competition similar to last year's. Because the convention is for everyone, we want to welcome those attending WFFC to be apart of the action with us. We've taken care of the swoop pond logistics at WFFC since Annie negotiated the pond to be built in 2001. This year, we are extremely busy with the movie industry. We are involved in producing ten major, motion pictures during the next ten years. This will be our 12th year at WFFC. Since our recent post, it seems that the majority of swoopers would like the pond to be completely open during most of week, therefore we'd love to have anyone who is free and would like to experience this with us during the final weekend to please join us. As far as the competition goes, our needs include: possible swoop pond & venue preparation, venue control, competitor registration and manifest, judging, and so on. Even if you're unsure of your schedule and can't commit, you're welcome to get together with us on location. Competitors, spectators, and crew are equally important to us, and we appreciate you all.

Annie, Olivia, & Rosalyn
wings@airzonextreme.com