| ScheduleThe regional leagues run their competitions of the regular season according to their own and separate schedule. The events begin with the first competition round on the meet weekend's Saturday morning. Each league determines the league champions of each competition class according to the league rankings at the end of the regular season. Applying a handicap system is under the discretion of each league. Synchronization of the Competition Draw The NSL headquarters delivers the competition draw for each meet weekend Friday evening by posting it at the NSL website and communicating it with the league and meet directors. The same competition draw will be applied at all meets on the same weekend - everywhere in the USA and also in other countries. All scores will be collected, processed and posted beginning on the Monday after a competition weekend. As in the past, teams will be able to compare the scores directly.
Competition Classes| Classes | AAA/Open Class | AA/Intermediate Class | A Class | Rookie Class | | Sequence | 5 - 6 points | 4 - 5 points | 3 - 4 points | 3 points | | Random Formations | All | All | All | All | | Blocks | 22 | 16 | 8 | None | | Working Time | 35 sec. | 35 sec. | 35 sec. | 35 sec. | | Exit Formations | IPC Dive Pool | AA Class Dive Pool | A Class Dive Pool | All Random Formations |
AAA/Open Class ClassThis is the current USPA Open/Advanced Class applying the whole IPC 2008 dive pool and rules.AA/Intermediate Class The AA Class is identical with the current USPA Intermediate Class. This class is the next step for teams and competitors that have mastered the Rookie Class and the A Class. Eight additional blocks (1, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22) without memory and mirror image and a little longer sequence are added to the rules of the A Class.A Class The A Class is the next step up after learning the basics of 4-way competition in the Rookie Class. The A Class applies the following eight blocks for the 2007 season: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 19, 21. The sequence can be three or four formations long.Rookie Class This is the class for the beginners in the sport. The events of this class are an introduction to Formation Skydiving competition at the grass roots. The rules are synchronized between all leagues for the 2008 season. This will fully include the Rookie Class teams in any possible prize giving. All 16 Random Formations will be used for the exits.
NSL Playoffs 2008
The events of the NSL Playoffs 2008 conclude the regular season on 20 - 21 September 2008. Each league has the option to schedule the last meet of the regular season on the playoffs weekend and become a host for the NSL Playoffs 2008. Teams have to attend a minimum of two NSL meets of the regular season and the NSL Playoffs 2008 to be eligible for qualification to the NSL Championship 2008. Teams can choose any of the playoff locations. The competition draw will once again be synchronized between all NSL Playoffs 2008 events. Guest teams will be welcome at all playoff events but cannot qualify for a medal slot at the NSL Championship 2008. Each NSL Playoffs 2008 event consists of: - Qualification to the NSL Championship 2008
- League championship of each competition class
Qualification to the NSL Championship 2008
Direct Qualification
All eligible teams will complete up to ten rounds from 10,500 ft. with 35 seconds working time throughout the two days of the competition. No handicap system will be applied. The best ten teams of each competition class (AAA, AA, A, Rookies) at all playoff events on September 20 - 21 qualify directly for the NSL Championship 2008. Qualified teams not signing up for the NSL Championship 2008 will be replaced by the next teams in the 2008 playoff rankings. League Champion Wild Cards
Each eligible league champion of any of the leagues that does not finish within the ten qualifying slots at the NSL Playoffs 2008 will still be eligible to compete at the NSL Championship 2008. Wild Cards will also be available for teams exempted from regular qualification, if necessary, including the defending champions of each class. League Championships The NSL Playoffs 2008 are scheduled for the same weekend as the last meet for most of the leagues. These leagues will determine their league champions of each competition class on the playoffs weekend, as well. Teams of any leagues that have not scheduled a league meet on September 20 - 21 still have the opportunity to attend the playoffs at a different location.Prizes Any prizes for the NSL Playoffs 2008 will once again be given to the most improved teams. The NSL handicap system will be applied to determine the most improved teams. The team handicaps will be based on the scoring average of all meets of the regular season. |
NSL Championship at SkyQuest 2008
The National Skydiving League will hold the NSL Championship 2008 at Skydive DeLand as a part of SkyQuest 2008. Check the information of the previous championship to learn more about this fun event by clicking here. You can also find the previous NSL Champions in all competition classes since 1998 by clicking here.
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