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News Associated With This Event

Did you know that the freeze frame rule will be reversed?
posted: Oct 6th, 2008 The World Meet 2008 included once again a meeting with representatives of IPC's Formation Skydiving committee, judges and competitors. It was held after the last competition jump and before the award ceremony.... (more)

Did you know that Erwan Pouliquen has completed his active 4-way and 8-way mission?
posted: Sep 27th, 2008 The NSL News story on 21 August 2008 included the video a live interview with the French 8-way team shortly after the last competition jumps at the World Meet 2008. France had just won the 8-way gold medals... (more)

Did you know that the French 8-way team answered NSL News questions right after winning in Maubeuge?
posted: Aug 21st, 2008 Last not least, the NSL News interviewed the complete lineup of the French 8-way team shortly after the judges had finished their job. The 8-way competition was the last event to be judged at the World... (more)

Did you know that the interview with Bodyflight Storm includes a Fun Flag showing?
posted: Aug 15th, 2008 It came as it had to be expected: it is a beautiful Friday morning with clear skies and lots of sunshine. One more day of competition, before or after the dedicated five days, would have completed the... (more)

Did you know that the 8-way semifinals conclude the day in Maubeuge?
posted: Aug 13th, 2008 More serious team fans can be sighted out their in the field. The German delegation has strong fan support, as well. Dr. Thiele is supporting his two sons in Maubeuge. Jörn and Max Thiele are both... (more)

Did you know that a shorter meet duration brings more time pressure?
posted: Aug 12th, 2008 The weather situation has once again deteriorated this morning. Meet Director Patrice Girardin tried to get all he could out of yesterday's many hours of jumpable weather conditions in Maubeuge, and he... (more)

Did you know that the 8-way drama of Round 1 had an unfortunate timing?
posted: Aug 11th, 2008 The French 8-way team maintained the 5-point lead through Round 2. The US team made up the two points to Italy and is now tied in second place. Germany's EADS team is still working on the silver or bronze... (more)

Did you know that Jerome David talks about double duties and more on NSL-TV?
posted: Aug 10th, 2008 It did not take too long this morning until people on the interview list were available for the NSL News. The weather still does not allow any jumping at the moment, and the teams are on stand-by. Jerome... (more)

Did you know that John Hoover and Eric Heinsheimer compare 1997 and 2008 on NSL-TV?
posted: Aug 8th, 2008 The drama in the 8-way polls for the World Meet 2008 continues. Italy is now in 1st place, France wins the silver medals, and the USA has only the bronze medals. (more)

Did you know that even tornados cannot stop the final event preparations in Maubeuge?
posted: Aug 7th, 2008 Italy's 8-way team Ex3mo has not only left Team USA 8 behind. Ex3mo has made it even closer to the 8-way leader France. It seems as if the Italian NSL News fans are really powering up the voting process... (more)

Did you know that there might be an 8-way battle of talent versus experience?
posted: Aug 6th, 2008 The 8-way poll of the expected medal winners at the World Meet 2008 offer the first real surprise. The French national team is still in 1st place. However, Italy's 8-way team Ex3mo has taken the 2nd place... (more)

Did you know that Eric Heinsheimer has joined the US 8-way team KnightTrax?
posted: Jul 5th, 2008 The Skydiving Magazine published an article in the July issue that announced a roster change in the US national 8-way team. Golden Knight Eric Heinsheimer has replaced John Hart and now trains with KnightTrax... (more)

Did you know that the registration for the World Meet 2008 is almost complete?
posted: Jul 1st, 2008 June 25 was the offical deadline date to submit entry forms and payments for the participation at the 18th FAI World Formation Skydiving Championships 2008 (World Meet 2008). The time has come where... (more)

Did you know that the United Kingdom Skydiving League announced its 2008 schedule?
posted: Jan 25th, 2008 Chris Hollis, Formation Skydiving representative for the British Parachute Association (BPA), officially announced the 2008 schedue of the United Kingdom Skydiving League (UKSL). The 4-way meet dates and... (more)