CanopyPiloting 0 #1 June 21, 2006 News from www.canopypiloting.com THE 2006 PST Swoop Festival Show The Pro Swooping Tour proudly presents... The 2006 Swoop Festival (Pro/Am) will be part of the PST’s larger show called the “AIR FESTIVAL" scheduled to take place July 21-23, 2006 at the Mile Hi Swoop Park on the Vance Brand Airport outside Denver, Colorado. This two day show has been completely organized with the spectator in mind. The show will feature non stop action that will include both parachute freestyle swoop competitions and exhibitions. Freestyle competition consists of a series of acrobatic parachute swoops across a body of water focusing on the approach, execution and landing. Freestyle swooping highlights the acrobatic abilities of the world’s best canopy pilots on the Pro Swooping Tour. The show will be performed in front of hundreds of spectators and will feature both a color and talent commentator. Competitors are encouraged to have two parachute rigs and a packer even though it’s not required. The competition field will be split into multiple loads to allow a little more time for packing but like NASCAR or other similar events the competition will not stop or wait for competitors due to a wet parachute rig, a reserve ride or slow packing. THE SHOW MUST GO ON… Each four hour show will have two competition and two exhibition events. Every round of every competition event is scheduled back to back with thirty minutes of exhibitions between events. All events will be executed by the schedule on time to guarantee there is always something happening during the show. To provide a better show for spectators and competitors there will be no course changes during the competition. The competition will feature the new inflatable course markers, as well as, the PST’s new electronic timing system, and entry gate horn. The competition results will be posted on the scoreboard round by round with an award ceremony taking place at the end of each event during the show. The PST will award a cash purse and medals to the top three winners of each competition event. There will be cash awarded to the winners of Freestyle Accuracy, Freestyle X (Best Trick), Ultimate Speed and the Distance event. The total combined scores from this competition will be used to determine the competitor’s PST ranking only. COMPETITION EVENTS FREESTYLE ACCURACY The Freestyle Accuracy event uses the same landing zones as the standard “zone accuracy” event but requires competitors to perform a predetermined freestyle move prior to landing within the zones. 60% of the competitor’s score is accumulated from performing the Freestyle move and 40% is accumulated from landing within the zones. There are no course markers on the water during the Freestyle Accuracy event. FREESTYLE X (Best Trick) The Freestyle X competition is the crowd favorite among spectators. In this event the competitor gets to choose which freestyle maneuver or series of maneuvers they wish to perform. The Freestyle X event also gives competitors a chance to show off and demonstrate any new moves. Competitors are scored on their APPROACH (15% of total score), EXECUTION (50% of total score), and TIME ON WATER (15% of total score) and LANDING (20% of total score). There are no course markers on the water during the Freestyle X event. ULTIMATE SPEED The Ultimate Speed event is used to determine the fastest competitor through a straight 200ft course on the water. Unlike traditional speed events competitors of the Ultimate Speed event must drag one or two feet from the entry gate to the exit gate in the fastest time possible. Competitors must maintain contact with the surface of the water through the entire course. The fastest time wins! The PST’s electronic timing system and gate horns will be used for instant scoring of the “Ultimate Speed” event. DISTANCE The Distance event is used to determine the competitor who can “Swoop” their canopy the furthest across the ground on landing. The Distance event uses a standard 600ft straight course with the first 300ft of the course over the water. Unlike traditional Distance events competitors will not be penalized or marked for contact with the surface of the water during the run. Competitors will be marked at their first point of contact with the surface of the ground only. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday July 21, 2006 8:00am-5:00pm REGISTRATION AND OFFICIAL PRACTICE Saturday July 22, 2006 10:00am-11:30am FREESTYLE ACCURACY EVENT Two rounds of pro swooping competition 11:30pm-12:00pm EXHIBITIONS American Flag performance Longmont Mayor Tandem landing World Parabatic Swoop Team performance AWARD CEREMONY 12:00pm-1:30pm FREESTYLE “X” BEST TRICK EVENT Two rounds of pro swooping competition 1:30pm-2:00pm EXHIBITIONS Canopy Formation performance Wing suit performance World Parabatic Swoop Team performance AWARD CEREMONY Sunday July 23, 2006 10:00am-11:30pm ULTIMATE SPEED EVENT Two rounds of pro swooping competition 11:30pm-12:00pm EXHIBITIONS World Parabatic Swoop Team performance Canopy Formation performance Wing suit performance AWARD CEREMONY 12:00pm-1:30pm DISTANCE EVENT Two rounds of pro swooping competition 1:30pm-2:00pm EXHIBITIONS Canopy Formation performance Wing suit performance World Parabatic Swoop Team performance AWARD CEREMONY CASH PURSE BREAKDOWN FREESTYLE ACCURACY 1st- $700 and PST gold medal 2nd-$350 3rd-$200 FREESTYLE X (Best Trick) 1st - $700 and PST gold medal 2nd-$350 3rd-$200 ULTIMATE SPEED 1st- $700 and PST gold medal 2nd-$350 3rd-$200 DISTANCE 1st- $700 and PST gold medal 2nd-$350 3rd-$200 PST medals will not be awarded to 2nd and 3rd place of each event only the cash prize. The total combined scores from this competition will be used to determine the competitor’s PST ranking only. AWARD CEREMONIES The competition results will be posted on the scoreboard round by round with an award ceremony taking place at the end of each event during the show. An award stage will be located near the spectator area and every award ceremony will take place after each competition event during the show. THE SHOW VENUE The venue will include: 1) 400ft X 200ft X 3ft deep competition pond 2) 200 X 600 X 10inch deep sandy beach landing area 3) Inflatable courses 4) Electronic timing system, gate horns and scoreboard 5) Athlete packing and rest area 6) Spectator parking and bleachers 7) Merchandising booth 8) Announcer/commentator booth 9) Food tent 10) Judging tent 11) Athlete weighs in area 12) Media/Press area 13) Athlete loading area 14) Camera positions 15) Web casting center If you have questions about the competitions or exhibitions of the PST's 2006 Air Festival please let us know! www.proswoopingtour.tv jim@proswoopingtour.tv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 June 22, 2006 So, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #3 June 22, 2006 hahah.. you know, this is exactly the type of thing skydiving as a whole needs, some way to bring it to the public. this is just the beginning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #4 June 22, 2006 29 days and counting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #5 June 22, 2006 QuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? Some of the factory pilots are already getting paid by their sponsors to swoop... The PST will continue to organize the "Pro" competitions with the show format and push it as more of a spectator sport. With more spectators and media exposure swoopers will be able to lure more coorporate intrest. Example: An organizer organizes a competition in a show format with a marketing campaign that generates hundreds of spectators for the event. In addition, the organizer signs a contract with a network that will cover the event for TV. The organizer then gets a document in hand that shows the Network will be present at the event and film the competition/show for TV. The organizer can then provide this document to the competition pilots so they can go out and get a sport agent or try to sell a sponsorship. The competition pilot would seek coorporate sponsors and sell a sponsorship demonstrating: 1) They are a competitor in an upcoming professional competition that will be televised and/or played out in front of hundreds of spectators. The pilot would show sponsors the network document which would explain who will be covering and watching the event. 2) The pilot has been a pro pilot for "X" amount of years and is currently ranked #? 3) The pilot would also point out the different locations for the sponsor's product placement including a logo on the bottom of the canopy, helmet, flight suit, etc. This is just one example of how the show format can work for you and our sport as a whole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #6 June 22, 2006 QuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? I believe a person has to say exactly five scripted words on screen to get a SAG card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #7 June 22, 2006 28 days and counting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #8 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? I believe a person has to say exactly five scripted words on screen to get a SAG card. Fuck. All this "ad-lib" skit I keep doing doesn't count? I jest with Jim about this, but I am a bit soured on the PST/CPC this year. So much effort and money spent in the last couple years, and I'm not eligible for jack squat this year. I makes me feel like why bother.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #9 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? I believe a person has to say exactly five scripted words on screen to get a SAG card. Fuck. All this "ad-lib" skit I keep doing doesn't count? I jest with Jim about this, but I am a bit soured on the PST/CPC this year. So much effort and money spent in the last couple years, and I'm not eligible for jack squat this year. I makes me feel like why bother. I feel your pain brother, I wish I could make exceptions to the rules for everyone and I would have 70-80 pilots at the next competition. However, the rules are the rules. Try this... 1) Qualify for the CPC championships in your district. 2) Attend the CPC Championship and place in the top 15 positions. The top 10 slots at the 2006 CPC Championships will earn "Pro" slots and 11th through 15th will earn the "Advanced" classification... CANOPY PILOTING CIRCUIT www.canopypiloting.com/CPC.htm CLASSES: The CPC consists of a "rookie" and "advanced" competition class. All pilots are considered rookies unless they are issued an "advanced" status. Competitors who qualify for the CPC championships and finish in 11th through 15th place will be considered "advanced" pilots. Advanced pilots have the opportunity to attend PST Pro/Am meets and earn their "Pro" card by competing in all the Pro/Am meets throughout the season. Advanced pilots who compete on the CPC circuit against rookies will compete with the handicap system (5 ft gates). The "advanced" class of the CPC changes each year depending on the results from the latest CPC Championships. Advanced pilots will be allowed to attend PST Pro/Am competitions the following year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #10 June 22, 2006 No CPC in the area. I guess I'm just tired of chasing the gold ring on the merry go round.....I think I'll just do Pond Swoop at the Ranch this year, and see if I can medal again at Nationals.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #11 June 22, 2006 Maybe there is no district at your DZ in NY but there is a district in NJ and New England. See Ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #12 June 23, 2006 Some of us have to work a bit to hard for a living to give up the whole weekend to travle 3+ hours and drop the coin. I ain't whining, just saying how it is. Maybe another year will find me closer to a CPC event. I will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Thanks for all your help though, Jim.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #13 June 23, 2006 change is part of evolution... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites twnsnd 1 #14 June 23, 2006 Lord Slaton has spoken. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites raymod2 1 #15 June 23, 2006 QuoteI will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Changes can be good (ie. the new weight restriction rule). Which rule changes don't you like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dharma1976 0 #16 June 23, 2006 QuoteQuoteI will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Changes can be good (ie. the new weight restriction rule). Which rule changes don't you like? if you read the entire posting here, it is the fact that although he was on the PST previously based on merit, and has won medals at nationals, Jims new rules require him to go through the CPC which is located 3 hours from his home at one dropzone (Crosskeys), and for some reason the Ranch refuses to host CPC (I think it is personal rift in swooping) SO therefore having lost his pro status due to a rule change, he is no longer allowed to swoop in the PST or any higher level events other than ones that are not thrown by Jim Slaton Thats what I am reading into it. Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shadowswoop97 0 #17 June 23, 2006 QuoteSome of us have to work a bit to hard for a living to give up the whole weekend to travle 3+ hours and drop the coin. I ain't whining, just saying how it is. Maybe another year will find me closer to a CPC event. I will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Thanks for all your help though, Jim. I think that you should stop your repetitive whinning and get on with life, everyone gets to choose what they want to do in life, it part of growing up, If you don't like your situation then do something about it instead of bantering on about how the CPC just does not work for you, I mean there are over a hundred cpc competitors making it work this year alone, and its only the second year. Give it time, if you didn't know it's a lot of work creating your own sport, and making a spot for yourself in it, then now you do. set your goals and get it done. see you on the tour in the future, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #18 June 24, 2006 Dude, you haven't got a clue.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #19 June 24, 2006 Exactly. That's the way one game is being played and it's not worth me playing it this year.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #20 June 29, 2006 23 days and counting, new performances added to show for the network.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #21 June 29, 2006 21 days and counting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ntacfreefly 0 #22 June 29, 2006 Jim, I'd have like to have made this one, but unfortunately it isn't going to happen. Will see you in Brazil. Safe meet everyone. Blues, IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #23 July 1, 2006 19 days and counting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #24 July 3, 2006 The PST will also give away a new pair of custom swoop pant from Liquid Sky Sports and Matter clothing to go along with the cash purse for the top three finishers of EVERY EVENT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #25 July 4, 2006 18 days and counting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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CanopyPiloting 0 #5 June 22, 2006 QuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? Some of the factory pilots are already getting paid by their sponsors to swoop... The PST will continue to organize the "Pro" competitions with the show format and push it as more of a spectator sport. With more spectators and media exposure swoopers will be able to lure more coorporate intrest. Example: An organizer organizes a competition in a show format with a marketing campaign that generates hundreds of spectators for the event. In addition, the organizer signs a contract with a network that will cover the event for TV. The organizer then gets a document in hand that shows the Network will be present at the event and film the competition/show for TV. The organizer can then provide this document to the competition pilots so they can go out and get a sport agent or try to sell a sponsorship. The competition pilot would seek coorporate sponsors and sell a sponsorship demonstrating: 1) They are a competitor in an upcoming professional competition that will be televised and/or played out in front of hundreds of spectators. The pilot would show sponsors the network document which would explain who will be covering and watching the event. 2) The pilot has been a pro pilot for "X" amount of years and is currently ranked #? 3) The pilot would also point out the different locations for the sponsor's product placement including a logo on the bottom of the canopy, helmet, flight suit, etc. This is just one example of how the show format can work for you and our sport as a whole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #6 June 22, 2006 QuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? I believe a person has to say exactly five scripted words on screen to get a SAG card. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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diablopilot 2 #8 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? I believe a person has to say exactly five scripted words on screen to get a SAG card. Fuck. All this "ad-lib" skit I keep doing doesn't count? I jest with Jim about this, but I am a bit soured on the PST/CPC this year. So much effort and money spent in the last couple years, and I'm not eligible for jack squat this year. I makes me feel like why bother.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #9 June 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteSo, are the participants (competitors) now gonna be re-labled as "actors"? They getting paid now? I believe a person has to say exactly five scripted words on screen to get a SAG card. Fuck. All this "ad-lib" skit I keep doing doesn't count? I jest with Jim about this, but I am a bit soured on the PST/CPC this year. So much effort and money spent in the last couple years, and I'm not eligible for jack squat this year. I makes me feel like why bother. I feel your pain brother, I wish I could make exceptions to the rules for everyone and I would have 70-80 pilots at the next competition. However, the rules are the rules. Try this... 1) Qualify for the CPC championships in your district. 2) Attend the CPC Championship and place in the top 15 positions. The top 10 slots at the 2006 CPC Championships will earn "Pro" slots and 11th through 15th will earn the "Advanced" classification... CANOPY PILOTING CIRCUIT www.canopypiloting.com/CPC.htm CLASSES: The CPC consists of a "rookie" and "advanced" competition class. All pilots are considered rookies unless they are issued an "advanced" status. Competitors who qualify for the CPC championships and finish in 11th through 15th place will be considered "advanced" pilots. Advanced pilots have the opportunity to attend PST Pro/Am meets and earn their "Pro" card by competing in all the Pro/Am meets throughout the season. Advanced pilots who compete on the CPC circuit against rookies will compete with the handicap system (5 ft gates). The "advanced" class of the CPC changes each year depending on the results from the latest CPC Championships. Advanced pilots will be allowed to attend PST Pro/Am competitions the following year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 June 22, 2006 No CPC in the area. I guess I'm just tired of chasing the gold ring on the merry go round.....I think I'll just do Pond Swoop at the Ranch this year, and see if I can medal again at Nationals.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #11 June 22, 2006 Maybe there is no district at your DZ in NY but there is a district in NJ and New England. See Ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 June 23, 2006 Some of us have to work a bit to hard for a living to give up the whole weekend to travle 3+ hours and drop the coin. I ain't whining, just saying how it is. Maybe another year will find me closer to a CPC event. I will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Thanks for all your help though, Jim.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #13 June 23, 2006 change is part of evolution... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #14 June 23, 2006 Lord Slaton has spoken. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raymod2 1 #15 June 23, 2006 QuoteI will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Changes can be good (ie. the new weight restriction rule). Which rule changes don't you like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #16 June 23, 2006 QuoteQuoteI will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Changes can be good (ie. the new weight restriction rule). Which rule changes don't you like? if you read the entire posting here, it is the fact that although he was on the PST previously based on merit, and has won medals at nationals, Jims new rules require him to go through the CPC which is located 3 hours from his home at one dropzone (Crosskeys), and for some reason the Ranch refuses to host CPC (I think it is personal rift in swooping) SO therefore having lost his pro status due to a rule change, he is no longer allowed to swoop in the PST or any higher level events other than ones that are not thrown by Jim Slaton Thats what I am reading into it. Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowswoop97 0 #17 June 23, 2006 QuoteSome of us have to work a bit to hard for a living to give up the whole weekend to travle 3+ hours and drop the coin. I ain't whining, just saying how it is. Maybe another year will find me closer to a CPC event. I will say the fact that the rules change year to year and season to season is discouraging. Thanks for all your help though, Jim. I think that you should stop your repetitive whinning and get on with life, everyone gets to choose what they want to do in life, it part of growing up, If you don't like your situation then do something about it instead of bantering on about how the CPC just does not work for you, I mean there are over a hundred cpc competitors making it work this year alone, and its only the second year. Give it time, if you didn't know it's a lot of work creating your own sport, and making a spot for yourself in it, then now you do. set your goals and get it done. see you on the tour in the future, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 June 24, 2006 Dude, you haven't got a clue.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #19 June 24, 2006 Exactly. That's the way one game is being played and it's not worth me playing it this year.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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ntacfreefly 0 #22 June 29, 2006 Jim, I'd have like to have made this one, but unfortunately it isn't going to happen. Will see you in Brazil. Safe meet everyone. Blues, IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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CanopyPiloting 0 #24 July 3, 2006 The PST will also give away a new pair of custom swoop pant from Liquid Sky Sports and Matter clothing to go along with the cash purse for the top three finishers of EVERY EVENT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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