"DID YOU KNOW more about the new feature? (10 May 2000)

The first show at the NSL website is only the beginning, and a first step of a long-term plan into the future of the National Skydiving League projects. Wouldn't it be nice to get TV coverage about last weekend's meet on the Monday after the meet, or possibly Sunday night?

The show would feauture the best and winning skydives of the competition, interviews with teams and competitors, scores and the newest rankings. There is already more than enough footage, with over 65 NSL events scheduled over the whole season. Unfortunately, this will not happen at any time soon; however, the future is in sight.

Skydiving competition would no longer depend on the mercy, interest and financial demands of the major networks. The National Skydiving League will create its own TV channel on-line. Beer and chips taste just as fine in front of the computer screen as in front of the TV. And very soon, the internet connection will lead right into the living room anyway.

Currently, the only barrier on the way to consistent NSL-TV programming is the technical standards. The connections, transmission, and download times are just not good enough yet. However, it will not take long until this is improved everywhere across the country and the world.

Then the major TV networks will face major challenges. The NSL headquarters is probably not the only sports property considering different options for the future. For now, the NSL-TV will make an effort to present a new show each week. Teams and competitors are encouraged to provide interesting and related footage to the NSL headquarters."