blazetailman 0 #1 March 1, 2010 Northern California Canopy Pilots Association 2010 Swoop Competition Season Meet #1 Sat, May 8th, 2010 Meet #2 Sat June 5th, 2010 Meet #3 Sat, July 10th, 2010 Additional Dates pending. All events hosted at Skydive Sacramento’s Swoop Park. 230’ x 60’ Pond, 27 acre High Performance landing area, full time courses. Dual video timing system for speed ( don’t have one of the cool electronic timers yet, but this system is more accurate than one camera system. ) Classes Pro 5’ Gates Amateur 10’ Gates Based on USPA National Rules Speed Distance Zone Accuracy Any volunteers/judges please send an email to info@norcalcanopypilots.com We are working to make this a paid day for your time. Competitors please check back often for updates. More info coming soon…. Working to promote safe HP canopy piloting and meets. norcalcanopypilots.com skydivesac.comwww.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #2 March 1, 2010 nice!Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #3 March 1, 2010 Peter - Awesome! If you need anything let me know. I'm new to swoop competitions but I'd like to help in any way that I can.Losers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidarapr 0 #4 March 2, 2010 Just make sure you wear kneepads this time if you're going to wear Speedos again.Rick Paradis If inside there is no enemy, the enemy therefore on the outside cannot harm us. African proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #5 March 2, 2010 Got any pricing for the meets? Jump tickets, registration, etc? Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #6 March 2, 2010 Working on that. Try to budget the meets to have the judges time paid for the day ( including lunch for them), medals, etc. More info to follow.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 March 2, 2010 That's the hard part! Al has it easier due to the number of participants. For me, I'm running Texas Swoopers at a loss and spending my own money to make each meet happen. I give the judges what I can and do it because of a passion! I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here. If you need anything that I may have, let me know. The last two weeks have been a little busy for me (a bit over 9lbs of life change will do that), but I am putting together a google-doc spreadsheet for scoring, after simply doing it by hand the last 2 seasons. Once I get it done, I'll share!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #8 March 2, 2010 Yeah I talked with Mr. Albert Bertchold last season getting the league started again here. It had about a 2 year lay off. Andy Demars organized before that did a great job with little turn out. We had a slow start I think we averaged 5 per meet. Hope for a few more This year. I think the pond will help. I'll give you a buzz and talk soon.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siddacious 0 #9 March 3, 2010 Any progress pics on the pond? The SDS website says it's still under construction.A dolor netus non dui aliquet, sagittis felis sodales, dolor sociis mauris, vel eu libero cras. Interdum at. Eget habitasse elementum est. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #10 March 4, 2010 Will update the SDS Site tomorrow. Its a bit muddy all around the pond but a week ago it was starting to dry. This last bit of rain, well made the whole thing all wet, AGAIN. Attached are pics. Thanks to Kurt Issel. pg-pond-01 This was the first swoop on the pond with it half full. Yes, I'm buying the beer. pg-pond-02 3rd run on the water after we filled 3/4 of the way. and rough pano of the whole swoop. TJ made it out there and got a little muddy after getting out of the pond, someone else already has the first chow. There is some minor things to improve on it, but it is a legit 230'x60'. That the biggest but a lot better than nothing. I'll keep people update as the field dries out.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siddacious 0 #11 March 4, 2010 Awesome!A dolor netus non dui aliquet, sagittis felis sodales, dolor sociis mauris, vel eu libero cras. Interdum at. Eget habitasse elementum est. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #12 May 4, 2010 Hi Peter - Will this be starting as scheduled this weekend? Any info on associated costs / jump ticket pricing for the comp.? Thanks for any info or website you can direct me to. MarcelLosers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berchtoldaj 0 #13 May 4, 2010 Good luck with the meet this weekend Peter. For all you nor-cal swoopers, get on out there and grow your league!! If you like canopy piloting, get your butt out there and make the league your own. CP meets can be infectiously fun. The world is run by people who show up!! Your never to green to start learning.************ Watch out for planters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 May 4, 2010 QuoteGood luck with the meet this weekend Peter. For all you nor-cal swoopers, get on out there and grow your league!! If you like canopy piloting, get your butt out there and make the league your own. CP meets can be infectiously fun. The world is run by people who show up!! Your never to green to start learning. This is the truth. Having competed in Texas since 2005 then taking the league over in 2008, I'll tell you that its fun and rewarding. People will be negative about how you run the league, but they're not running their own comps either! If you wait until someone else starts up a swoop league in your state or area, it will never happen. If you start it, then you'll get the chance to have one. Al says "you're never to green to start learning." I say that "you're never too experienced to start competing and having fun!" Really accomplished "DZ swoopers" who have never competed have found that running gates and competing in the tradition three events are a significant challenge and personally rewarding.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #15 May 4, 2010 Yes, The Meet is on. This Saturday, 9am. @ Skydive Sacramento Working on cost for the league to cover basic expenses and would like to pay judges for their time. Fine tuning the courses and the pond for the season. Will have hop n pop prices and costs for the meet ASAP. Anyone wanting to help volunteer and help out please email or PM.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #16 May 6, 2010 Official Bulletin Northern California Canopy Pilots Association 2010 NCCPA Competition Season Meet #1 Sat, May 8th, 2010 Meet #2 Sat June 5th, 2010 Meet #3 Sat, July 10th, 2010 Meet 1, May 8th, Start time 9am Competitor Briefing then jumps. Please be on time. If you haven’t jumped this year at Skydive Sacramento, please arrive with enough time to fill out paperwork, waiver and gear check. League Registration $20 Meet Fee $45 Members Meet Fee $60 Non-Members $14 hop n pops X 6 rounds Registration monies goes toward supplies, trophies and potential of cash prize. Classes Pro 5’ Gates Amateur 10’ Gates Based on USPA National Rules Speed Distance Zone Accuracy Meet Prizes: 1st Place $50 and 5 Hop n Pops 2nd Place $25 and 3 Hop n Pops 3rd Place 2 Hop n Pops Top 2 of 3 events count toward overall league standings. Overall Champion Prize 1st Place $250 2nd Place $75 3rd Place $25 Must be a NCCPA League Member to qualify for Overall Standings Cash prize listed is MINIMUM. If there is a good turn out of competitors, portion of the meet fee will go to cash prize. Any volunteers/judges please send an email to info@norcalcanopypilots.com We are working to make this a paid day for your time. Competitors please check back often for updates. Pics of the courses coming soon…. NCCPA Working to promote safe HP canopy piloting and meets. ------------------------------------ “For all you Nor-Cal swoopers, get on out there and grow your league!! If you like canopy piloting, get your butt out there and make the league your own. CP meets can be infectiously fun. The world is run by people who show up!! You’re never to green to start learning. “ Albert Berchtold, Florida Canopy Piloting League Organizer ------------------------------------ www.norcalcanopypilots.com Event Host www.skydivesac.comwww.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #17 May 7, 2010 looking forward to it. Anyone who is thinking about swooping should come out. lets build a league. do it.Losers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #18 June 1, 2010 Hey NorCal! Swoop Meet #2 is this weekend, June 5th, 2010 at Skydive Sacramento in Lincoln, CA. We have 3 confirmed competitors. Would love to see even more of the NorCal Swoopers show up. Here is the info: Northern California Canopy Pilots Association 2010 NCCPA Competition Season Meet #1 Sat, May 8th, 2010 - Completed Meet #2 Sat June 5th, 2010 Meet #3 Sat, July 10th, 2010 Meet 2, June 5th, Start time 9am Competitor Briefing then jumps. Please be on time. If you haven’t jumped this year at Skydive Sacramento, please arrive with enough time to fill out paperwork, waiver and gear check. League Registration $20 Meet Fee $45 Members Meet Fee $60 Non-Members $14 hop n pops X 6 rounds Registration monies goes toward supplies, trophies and potential of cash prize. Classes Pro 5’ Gates Amateur 10’ Gates Based on USPA National Rules Speed Distance Zone Accuracy Meet Prizes: 1st Place $50 and 5 Hop n Pops 2nd Place $25 and 3 Hop n Pops 3rd Place 2 Hop n Pops Top 2 of 3 events count toward overall league standings. Overall Champion Prize 1st Place $250 2nd Place $75 3rd Place $25 Must be a NCCPA League Member to qualify for Overall Standings Cash prize listed is MINIMUM. If there is a good turn out of competitors, portion of the meet fee will go to cash prize. Any volunteers/judges please send an email to info@norcalcanopypilots.com We are working to make this a paid day for your time. Competitors please check back often for updates. Pics of the courses coming soon…. NCCPA Working to promote safe HP canopy piloting and meets. ------------------------------------ “For all you Nor-Cal swoopers, get on out there and grow your league!! If you like canopy piloting, get your butt out there and make the league your own. CP meets can be infectiously fun. The world is run by people who show up!! You’re never to green to start learning. “ Albert Berchtold, Florida Canopy Piloting League OrganizerLosers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #19 June 6, 2010 Big thanks to Skydive Sacramento for hosting the NCCPA Meet #2. The weather was perfect for swooping and made for a lot of fun. The results are as follows: 1st Place - Stefan Burstrom, 442.02 2nd Place - Marcel Pomerleau, 379.06 3rd Place - Peter Galli, 355.07 Raw Scores - 2 rounds each. (speed, distance, accuracy) Stefan Burstrom - 5.03s, 3.93s, X, 273', 54, 61 Marcel Pomerleau - 4.07s, 4.27s, 225', X, 69, X Peter Galli - X, X, 259', 297', 38, 67 It was a very fun meet overall. Hopefully we can expand participation in the future. Should have some photos up on the NCCPA website soon.Losers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
