Did you know that AXIS features the new version of Block 20 (Zipper - Zipper)? posted: May 6th, 2025 The story of the new Block 20 (Zipper - Zipper) began for the NSL News with the update on January 20th, which covered the history of dive pool changes and explained that FAI/ISC had plans for more changes to come.
Some of the most experienced 4-way and 8-way competitors and coaches in the history of the sport shared their skeptical thoughts, Solly Williams on January 22nd, Gary Smith on January 24th, while the process of the planned changes continued.
It turned out that only one of the 22 block maneuvers did not return from the FAI/ISC meeting at the end of January. The previous "Piver -... (more)
Did you know that Michal Mikolasek and Jakub Klapka performed ICL sequences for Skywalkers Junior? posted: May 5th, 2025 The NSL News is slowly catching up with events of the Indoor Cloud League. Especially the Czech indoor winter season is very busy, mainly at the Hurricane Factory in Prague, which has been the breeding ground for Jan Klapka's 4-way juniors.
It is no secret any longer that the first generation of the Czech 4-way juniors have successfully made it to the highest 4-way performance level in open 4-way competition. The NSL News has covered the Czech national indoor and outdoor team, Skywalkers Junior, comprehensively for years, with the latest update on May 3rd.
Their playground in Prague's 14-foot... (more)
Did you know that six points separated 5th and 9th place at Paraclete XP? posted: May 4th, 2025 The NSL News aftermath of the FAI Indoor World Championship 2025 concludes the competition of the six expected contenders for the unofficial amateur world championship title with the 2-point battle between Sweden's Echochamber and Spain's military Papea lineup.
There is no clear definition between the professional and the amateur status in Formation Skydiving competition. There is no doubt though that at least the Swedish team matches any criteria of a recreational 4-way team, while the Spanish team is surely in a different position. They are full-time soldiers for the Spanish military, where... (more)
Did you know that Skywalkers Junior are not only an indoor 4-way team? posted: May 3rd, 2025 Neither the NSL News audience, nor teams or coaches in 4-way Formation Skydiving competition could have been surprised any longer when the Czech team Skywalkers Junior impressed with their performance at the FAI Indoor World Championship 2025. The NSL News has followed the development of the Czech team for many years, from 4-way junior training and competition as children to AFF training and finally their first world championship as 4-way seniors.
However, even the NSL News had to make adjustments before Skywalkers Junior eventually showed up at Paraclete XP last month. There was still progression... (more)
Did you know that ICL Midwest teams battled in RRR - RR this month? posted: May 2nd, 2025 The unofficial indoor season has been concluded with the completion of the FAI Indoor World Championship 2025, while the Indoor Cloud League continues to offer opportunities for competition practice all year long.
Teams and competitors turn to outdoor training and competition to get ready for their national championships and other events. However, indoor training is always a part of formation skydiving competition, at least for training purposes, even throughout the unofficial outdoor season.
One of the main goals of the Indoor Cloud League has always been the introduction of new participants... (more)
Did you know that China Women and Airdrops improved their rankings after Round 8? posted: Apr 30th, 2025 The NSL News aftermath of the FAI Indoor World Championship 2025 continues with the combined AAA Class leaderboard of the competition in 4-way Open and 4-way Women. Teams in both categories use exactly the same competition draw and have still been separated at FAI/ISC indoor and outdoor events since 2001.
Only complete lineups are separated by gender, while the majority of teams consist of combinations of male and female members. However, it is not mandatory that all-female lineups have to compete in 4-way Women. The FAI/ISC rules allow them to sign up for the 4-way Open Class competition if... (more)
Did you know that AXIS features the new version of Block 20 (Zipper - Zipper)?
Did you know that Michal Mikolasek and Jakub Klapka performed ICL sequences for Skywalkers Junior?
Did you know that six points separated 5th and 9th place at Paraclete XP?
Did you know that Skywalkers Junior are not only an indoor 4-way team?
Did you know that ICL Midwest teams battled in RRR - RR this month?
Did you know that China Women and Airdrops improved their rankings after Round 8?