Wildwood USPA Nationals

[FFAdventures 0]

We at Skydive Cross Keys and Skydive Wildwood are delighted to host the 2006 USPA Nationals of Canopy Piloting. We are working hard to make this a very enjoyable, accessible, and affordable event for everyone who wishes to enter. At the same time, we hope to raise the profile of the sport of skydiving by making the event spectator friendly, and paving the way for future sponsorships and a wider acceptance of the sport.

When we first considered Skydive Wildwood as a venue for the competition, the benefits of the positive exposure this event will generate were immediately obvious. There is an enormous audience in the Northeast, and thousands of people on the boardwalk daily. But, we also considered very seriously the costs borne by the competitors, and how we can make the competition affordable for everyone who qualifies and wishes to enter.

To reach that goal, we are aggressively pursuing sponsorships from local vendors at Wildwood, and from some select larger corporations. We intend to use sponsorship primarily to offset the cost for competitors of helicopter slots.

We have also arranged with the town for camping on the beach beside the competition area. Accommodations can be very pricey on the Labor Day weekend, so we are organizing a number of affordable options. Along with the beach camping, skydivers can use the lovely campgrounds just off the Island, with very good facilities. An abundance of cheaper hotels can be found right near the competition area. Local supporters are offsetting certain meal costs as well. As soon as we have compiled it, we will provide competitors lists of options on our website and by email so that everyone can book early.

The registration fee includes a really beautiful banquet at the new convention center – right on the Boardwalk. Wildwood Beach has a great vibe for a National event, and some of the best visuals anywhere. With some preparation and planning we can have an affordable, well-attended Nationals that brings the sport of skydiving right to the audience, and provides a terrific, skill building environment for skydiving athletes. If you have specific questions, feel free to email us at skydive@freefalladventures.com

Where the world comes to skydive!

[ntacfreefly 0]

Just added it to my schedule
All going well I'll see you all there.

Blues,
Ian

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu

It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer

[superstu 0]

oh hell ya, i'm in.

Slip Stream Air Sports
Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down

[Glassguy 0]

Woo hoo! I'm going to nationals!

[jdfreefly 1]

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We have also arranged with the town for camping on the beach beside the competition area.

WTF?

What NJ bureaucrat did you have to blow to get permission for that?

Methane Freefly - got stink?

[YonatanRan 0]

This is cool...The pond is going to be perfect for swooping, after all its built special for the event with nothing but swooping in mind...and the fact that its on the beach and the view is cool is also good...

[FFAdventures 0]

Yes - the great thing about Wildwood is that they really want us there, and give us access to whatever we need. They are building the swoop pond to our specifications, and they are letting us camp on a public beach. They are unbelievably supportive!

Where the world comes to skydive!

[ntacfreefly 0]

do we have dates yet for this btw?

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu

It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer

[ccowden 0]

So, how the heck did you "add it to your schedule" without dates?

[ntacfreefly 0]

I know I know. "Set aside money" would have been a better thing to say.

heheeh

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu

It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer

[dharma1976 0]

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We have also arranged with the town for camping on the beach beside the competition area.

WTF?

What NJ bureaucrat did you have to blow to get permission for that?

The previous Governer...and I think they got one of the more handsome tandemmasters to do it

Dave

http://www.skyjunky.com

CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing.

[Glassguy 0]

I look forward to this event! Its only a little bit from my home town! It think its gona be the funnest nationals ever! Theres so much to do in Wildwood! before and after actual comp days, because we should be professional on the days were competing!

[CanopyPiloting 0]

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We at Skydive Cross Keys and Skydive Wildwood are delighted to host the 2006 USPA Nationals of Canopy Piloting. We are working hard to make this a very enjoyable, accessible, and affordable event for everyone who wishes to enter. At the same time, we hope to raise the profile of the sport of skydiving by making the event spectator friendly, and paving the way for future sponsorships and a wider acceptance of the sport.

When we first considered Skydive Wildwood as a venue for the competition, the benefits of the positive exposure this event will generate were immediately obvious. There is an enormous audience in the Northeast, and thousands of people on the boardwalk daily. But, we also considered very seriously the costs borne by the competitors, and how we can make the competition affordable for everyone who qualifies and wishes to enter.

To reach that goal, we are aggressively pursuing sponsorships from local vendors at Wildwood, and from some select larger corporations. We intend to use sponsorship primarily to offset the cost for competitors of helicopter slots.

We have also arranged with the town for camping on the beach beside the competition area. Accommodations can be very pricey on the Labor Day weekend, so we are organizing a number of affordable options. Along with the beach camping, skydivers can use the lovely campgrounds just off the Island, with very good facilities. An abundance of cheaper hotels can be found right near the competition area. Local supporters are offsetting certain meal costs as well. As soon as we have compiled it, we will provide competitors lists of options on our website and by email so that everyone can book early.

The registration fee includes a really beautiful banquet at the new convention center – right on the Boardwalk. Wildwood Beach has a great vibe for a National event, and some of the best visuals anywhere. With some preparation and planning we can have an affordable, well-attended Nationals that brings the sport of skydiving right to the audience, and provides a terrific, skill building environment for skydiving athletes. If you have specific questions, feel free to email us at skydive@freefalladventures.com

WHAT IS THE CASH PURSE FOR THE EVENT? Thanks....

[YonatanRan 0]

Hi!
Yes!!!! nationals in Wildwood!!! This is Gonna ROCK!

[FFAdventures 0]

The Nationals are Labor Day Weekend, September 1, 2, 3, and an available rain date on the 4th, with practice days available on August 30th and 31st

Where the world comes to skydive!

[ntacfreefly 0]

Thanks!

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu

It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer

[ccowden 0]

Add that to your schedule!

[ntacfreefly 0]

There's just no pleasing some people

To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu

It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer

[FFAdventures 0]

The grand prize at the USPA Canopy Piloting National Championships is a gold medal, and the great honor of representing your country, as the best of the best in America, in world competition!

Any cash prizes are determined by a number of factors, including our success attracting sponsors. We will announce that as soon as we know.

Where the world comes to skydive!

[CanopyPiloting 0]

If you would like competition coaching during the U.S. Nationals of Canopy Piloting at Wildwood please let me know. I will also be conducting a PST Training camp and the CPC Championships at the mile Hi Swoop Park in Colorado during the month of August. The entire PST 2006 schedule will be out in a week or so. Again, if your serious about getting some canopy coaching for competition then now is the time...Jim

[marks 0]

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If you would like competition coaching during the U.S. Nationals of Canopy Piloting at Wildwood please let me know. I will also be conducting a PST Training camp and the CPC Championships at the mile Hi Swoop Park in Colorado during the month of August. The entire PST 2006 schedule will be out in a week or so. Again, if your serious about getting some canopy coaching for competition then now is the time...Jim

they need to hire you as the announcer for nationals also. who would be better?.

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[Skyvanfan 0]

Helicopter jumps yipeee! That A-Star rocks. Is it the same one as last year? We were watching golf on TV on the way up!

[Glassguy 0]

I believe that they're gona use the Alouete. THe A star is not realy available! But I can tback that up, I would think that CK would use thehelo thats there anywway!

[CanuckInUSA 0]

What are the qualifications in order to be allowed to compete in this event?

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[Glassguy 0]

I have no idea but I;m sure its gona be IPC standerds and what not! I hope theres gona be an advanced and open class, so people can compete against their own skil levels, so to speak. Theres now way I could compete against the PD team!