Did you know that dive pool changes and rules can now be discussed on-line by the whole FS community? posted: Dec 16th, 2008 The NSL News has covered several topics after the World Meet 2008 that will be discussed by the Formation Skydiving Committee of the International Parachuting Commission (IPC) at the upcoming meeting in Sweden on 1 February 2009.
The freeze frame issue made the NSL News on 6 October 2008, followed by the discussion of slower judging speed on 9 November 2008. The event duration of world meets and world cups was the topic on 14 November 2008.
Last not least, two recent NSL News stories covered the committee's plans to make adjustments of the actual dive pool. The first story on 2 December 2008... (more)
Did you know that a tunnel meet offered networking options in New England? posted: Dec 15th, 2008 The NSL News reported on 16 November 2008 that Mass Defiance members were preparing for the first 12-foot tunnel competition for 4-way teams. The event took place last weekend, and Ben Liston provided scores, photos and all meet information for the NSL News.
MD Fooza, with two Mass Defiance members (Ben Liston, Brian Stephens) and two Fooza/Inept/Teiwaz members (Rodney Cruce, James Klinge) won the AAA Class competition in a 3-team field with a 26.1 average. Centerline XP placed 2nd, and Ranch Fallout finished in 3rd place.
Nine teams competed in the AA Class where the West Point Autobots... (more)
Did you know that Perris Fury continues and extends the coaching project in 2009? posted: Dec 15th, 2008 Team building efforts continue in California. The NSL News reported of the "team shopping" camp in Perris last week, where Perris Fury members helped to connect skydivers with each other. At the same time, Fury's successful 8-way project continues, as well.
The NSL News reported on 24 October 2008 that Perris Fury's 8-way project was responsible for 35% of the 8-way participation at the USPA Nationals 2008.
The Fury members could not copy the same project concept for any similar 4-way efforts. Christy Frikken (Center Outside), Chris Farina (Center Inside), Josh Hall (Point), Uli Steuwe (Tail)... (more)
Did you know that Annie Peterson is Fastrax Blue's new Point? posted: Dec 12th, 2008 The NSL News story on 28 October 2008 reported that the US national 4-way team in the female category, Fastrax Blue, would be holding try-outs for the open point slot in December.
Fastrax Blue lost original team member Kelley Frederickson on May 20 when she died in her sleep in the middle of a training camp in Perris. Perris Fury's Center Outside, Chrity Frikken, filled the slot for the remainder of the 2008 season and at the World Meet 2008 where the US team won the silver medals after an exciting 1-point race with Bodyflight Storm. (more)
Did you know that dive pool changes may not help everybody? posted: Dec 11th, 2008 The NSL News reported last week that IPC’s (International Parachuting Commission) Formation Skydiving Committee was currently evaluating the rules, including the dive pool. The story on 2 December 2008 also explained the history of the blocks and random formations in Formation Skydiving competition.
The committee’s chair, Fiona McEachern, invited the whole FS community at the open meeting of the World Meet 2008 in Maubeuge to come up with suggestions for changes in the dive pool for the upcoming two years.
The same NSL News story explained how the changes of the dive pool have actually... (more)
Did you know that Mike Ashley and Team Fastrax keep the MESL community busy during the winter? posted: Dec 11th, 2008 Team building and recruiting efforts and activities are not only happening in California, as the NSL News reported the Perris Fury "slot shopping camp" with the story on 8 December 2008. A recent newsletter of the Mideast Skydiving League host StartSkydiving.com explained how Team Fastrax offers help in this area for teams, competitors and all skydivers.
In fact, Mideast Skydiving League Director Mike Ashley and StartSkydiving.com owner John Hart launched their winter campaign already as soon as the 2008 competition season came to its end. The newsletter explained to the Mideast Skydiving League... (more)
Did you know that dive pool changes and rules can now be discussed on-line by the whole FS community?
Did you know that a tunnel meet offered networking options in New England?
Did you know that Perris Fury continues and extends the coaching project in 2009?
Did you know that Annie Peterson is Fastrax Blue's new Point?
Did you know that dive pool changes may not help everybody?
Did you know that Mike Ashley and Team Fastrax keep the MESL community busy during the winter?