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 Qatar's formation skydiving delegation keeps growing? posted: Apr 29th, 2025 The NSL News has mentioned regularly in the past years how the small country of Qatar, with a population of barely three million people and only a few hundred thousand Qatari citizens, has consistently increased the participation in the formation skydiving competition community and in other skydiving disciplines.
The first medals at FAI events were evidence that Qatar can now be considered one of the powerhouses in formation skydiving competition. United States, France and Russia used to dominate this part of competitive skydiving since 1985 until Belgium entered the international stage with... (more)
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed left DeLand with confidence and $500 cash? posted: Apr 27th, 2025 The first two confrontations between the U.S. top contenders for the slot as the national team in 4-way Open at the next outdoor world championship are history, and they are now on the road to the USPA Nationals 2025, the qualification event.
It has been a duel between Golden Knights and Arizona Airspeed so far, first at the Paraclete XP Indoor Championship, followed by the Shamrock Showdown. SDC Rhythm XP, with the shortest preparation time for the new lineup before last year's national outdoor championship, still have a lot of work ahead to reduce the distance to the two top contenders.
Arizona... (more)
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?
Did you know that Qatar's formation skydiving delegation keeps growing?
Did you know that Arizona Airspeed left DeLand with confidence and $500 cash?