Did you know that 54 teams at the UK Nationals 2010 were not quite enough? posted: Sep 11th, 2010 The 54 teams at the UK Nationals 2010 was a great number and a serious challenge - but it wasn't quite enough. Sorry, Jo and UK teams, and let's try again next year...
The US 4-way teams did not show any signs of economic troubles, downswing of Formation Skydiving competition or anything similar. They came out in flocks as usual and brought the number of teams at the USPA Nationals 2010 in Ottawa to 59.
There was obviously a very good reason why the line at registration was long. The Skydive Chicago staff worked hard to accommodate all new arrivals on Friday evening until the opening ceremony... (more)
Did you know that the NSL Reality TV coverage of the USPA Nationals 2010 begins with the first clip from Ottawa? posted: Sep 10th, 2010 The ESL Championship 2010 is in full swing, while Friday was for registration, training and meet preparations at the USPA Nationals 2010.
The first event day on Texel in the Netherlands is over, and there is great competition in each category. Three of the four Dutch AAA Class teams are racing each other and are within four points after four rounds. It is even closer in the AA Class between FWCP and Creeps. The A Class competition offers the most exciting competition, as Jo Hawley predicted in her preview.
It is even more exciting to see that each competition class has currently a leader... (more)
Did you know that the USPA Nationals 2010 begin this Saturday? posted: Sep 9th, 2010 On Tuesday Jo Hawley provided a preview of the ESL Championship 2010, which begins tomorrow on the island of Texel in the Netherlands.
The first competition jumps at the USPA Nationals 2010 are scheduled for Saturday. The start could be delayed by a day since the remnants of Hurricane Hermine and another weather front are heading towards Illinois. However, it is time for a preview of the US event, as well.
Arizona Airspeed will celebrate its farewell event for this lineup, as Eliana Rodriguez and Craig Girard are working on their Dubai plans for the near future. Airspeed had the team's best... (more)
Did you know that four teams competed for the unofficial Scandinavian championship title in Menzelinsk? posted: Sep 8th, 2010 The NSL News mentioned the race for the unofficial Scandinavian championship title a few times during the coverage of the World Championship of Formation Skydiving 2010 and has not picked up this special part of the event yet. It's time to make up for the delay, which resulted in a more comprehensive evaluation of the Scandinavian history.
Most of the times, the NSL News reports of teams in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden when it comes to Scandinavian topics. However, Iceland is also a Scandinavian country and has had teams that competed at World Championships of Formation Skydiving in the... (more)
Did you know that the European Skydiving League celebrates its 2010 championships this weekend? posted: Sep 7th, 2010 The USPA Nationals 2010 is not the only major event beginning this weekend. Several European teams also celebrate the conclusion of the 2010 season at the ESL Championship 2010 where the ESL Spirit is one again on stake at the fun event.
UK correspondent Jo Hawley provided a preview of the event. She will also be at the competition site to send updates for the NSL News, while ESL organizer Mike Pennock promised to provide the scores as soon as they are available. The NSL News will report from the USPA Nationals at the same time.
Jo Hawley took a closer look at the registered teams. The NSL... (more)
Did you know that 8-way team Intercept celebrated a special reunion this summer? posted: Sep 6th, 2010 The USPA Nationals 2010 are only a week away, and a very different event caught the NSL News attention recently. Jumping was not involved, but this event was still related to the upcoming national champioinships.
8-way Intermediate Class team Intercept took the 1st place at the USPA Nationals 1996, which were held at the Blue Sky Ranch by then. Intercept (Ed Ganley, Dean Giannantonio, Brad Reed, Don Bick, Kurt Gaebel, Lee Cronk, Tim McKee, Dick Dietrich, with Van Wideman on camera) won the competition but could not take the USPA gold medals, as the team was only on guest status.
Intercept... (more)