Did you know that Teams from Finland had a strong showing on the August 20/21 weekend? posted: Aug 29th, 2011 The leaderboard of the August 20/21 weekend was just recently completed when the scores from the Carolina Skydiving League were added. It was an international meet weekend with teams from three different countries.
For the German teams it was the last test before the upcoming national championships this week. Finland had already completed the 2011 nationals, and there is still plenty of time before the US teams will compete for national honors in October.
Two teams from Finland maintained the top positions together in the AAA Class and in the A Class for a while. The Tigers had to step back... (more)
Did you know that four new records were set at the largest Irish Nationals in history? posted: Aug 28th, 2011 British skydiver Gordon Hodgkinson, who’s resident in Ireland, offers a unique perspective of the two countries National championships which took place just one week apart. At the largest ever UK Nationals (with 55 4-way teams), his team Satori Red clinched a silver medal in AA. 5 days later he was back in the Emerald Isle, competing at the largest ever Irish Nationals.
The Irish Nationals 2011 in 4way Formation Skydiving and Accuracy, held on the August 20/21 weekend at the Irish Parachute Club (IPC), were special in several respects. Firstly, and most importantly, this year saw big support... (more)
Did you know that the Italian Nationals are a success before the AAA Class competition begins? posted: Aug 26th, 2011 The World Cup videos of Round 4 in the 4way Open Class are now available for reviews. They include Ex3mo's Round 4, while the Italian team is getting ready for Round 1 of the Italian Nationals 2011.
Another Italian team that attended the World Cup will compete in the AAA Class competition in Fano this weekend. Evolution's duel with the German team NEVA was featured by the NSL News on 22 August 2011.
Ex3mo is probably Italy's top contender this year, and Evolution will try to get close to the medal rankings. Sinapsi won the national championships in 2009 and 2010 but has not registered for... (more)
Did you know that iFLY Orlando regularly supports the FSL 4way community? posted: Aug 26th, 2011 The Florida Skydiving League community has been treated to a very generous sponsorship this year. iFLY Orlando agreed to help the Florida Skydiving League with a promotional recruiting campaign. The "FSL Tunnel Kicker" has taken place two times so far and will continue for the remainder of the year.
The FSL management has invited potential FSL teams and competitors to visit iFLY Orlando once per month on a weekday evening and learn more about Formation Skydiving skills and 4way competition. It's a free feature, as iFLY provides the flying time to the FSL management who forwards it without any... (more)
Did you know that there was a serious slot scramble last weekend at Cross Keys? posted: Aug 25th, 2011 Last weekend's leaderboard is not complete yet, as scores from the Carolina Skydiving League are still missing. Two teams from Finland are still on top in both categories after scores from Germany, Finland and Cross Keys have been posted.
In the meantime, Ireland had the natonal championships, and teams in Italy are in full swing, as well. The NSL News will follow up on those events very soon.
Two teams from the MidAtlantic Skydiving League are probably glad that they were in the air last weekend. Hurricane Irene is heading straight at Cross Keys, and there will most likely not be any parachute... (more)
Did you know that three 8way teams competed at the Dutch Nationals? posted: Aug 24th, 2011 The NSL News continues with the review of the 8way competition at the World Cup 2011.
The videos of Round 5 and the extended leaderboard with the point deductions are now available.
The reason for the 8way priority at the moment is a simple one.
Some of the 8way teams who competed in Germany have been back in action in the meantime, as well as several 4way teams.
The Brit Chicks could not take the top spot in the United Kingdom where the experienced defending champion, Microclim8, won the gold medals.
It was different in the Netherlands. M8Trix competed as the national at the World... (more)