Did you know that GXT is a new all-female lineup from Italy? posted: May 31st, 2009 The NSL News has again a special treat for the NSL YouTube TV audience. The reason for the latest video came with the meet information from Italy where Sinapsi member Livio Piccolo hosted the first competition of the 2009 season at his home dropzone in Fano.
Livio Piccolo and Sara Sacchet, Italian IPC Delegate and Advisor to IPC's Formation Skydiving Committee, provided the meet information of the annual "Shake Competition" in Fano. All six rounds were completed on Saturday, and credit for good meet management and judging was given to Meet Director Roberto Mascio.
The Italian teams competed... (more)
Did you know that Fast Arrows is the busiest team of the 2009 season so far? posted: May 30th, 2009 One of last weekend's nine events was the season opener in the Czeck Republic. Actually, it was the first outdoor competition for the Czech 4-way teams, as league manager Jan Klapka had already organized the 2nd Czech Indoor Championship at Bodyflight Bedford in April.
Eight teams competed in three competition classes. It was the first outdoor competition where the Czech teams had the option to sign up for the AA Class. The three teams that competed in the AA Class last weekend, Fast Arrows, All 41 and Monkeys Sky Walkers, had all competed in the A Class throughout the 2008 season and moved... (more)
Did you know that Mr. and Mrs. Head competed for the first time in the AAA Class? posted: May 29th, 2009 The next meet weekend is already coming up, while the NSL News is still trying to catch up with the events of last weekend. The new record number of 86 teams beats the previous NSL highscore of 84 teams on the leaderboard, which was posted on the June 21 weekend last year.
The weather was a well contributing factor last weekend. It is actually quite amazing that each of the nine events in the USA and Europe completed all scheduled rounds. The Rookie Class teams of the Carolina Skydiving League have only four rounds on their meet agenda. All other teams completed six rounds, except the French... (more)
Did you know that the Mideast Skydiving League launched the 2009 season successfully? posted: May 28th, 2009 In spite of a weather forecast that predicted rain, thunderstorms, cats & dogs living together, and the end of civilization as we know it, five teams came out to enjoy a full Memorial Day weekend of jumping. All six rounds were completed with plenty of time left to enjoy the evening. Most of the teams have been in some form of training this spring. Members of Fastrax and Wait & See were donating their time to assist the young teams with engineering, exit and flying tips.
In the AA Class, our new ladies team, Tenacity, exploded out of the gate to take the day with 48 points. They've been working... (more)
Did you know that Norway added four new teams to the current leaderboard? posted: May 26th, 2009 The scores of all European teams of last weekend's competition are now posted on the leaderboard, and they include four teams from Norway.
The NSL News reported on 13 May 2009 that Norway would join the international NSL Network this year.
The first synchronized meet was completed last weekend, and IPC Delegate Trude Sviggum provided scores and meet information.
The competiton was held at Oestre Aera, which is the official training center for the Norwegian national teams. It is located close to Rena with a driving distance of approx. 2.5 hours north from Oslo. (more)
Did you know that Monaco Parachute Team is still on the top of the leaderboard? posted: May 25th, 2009 The scores from France were the first ones arriving at the NSL headquarters.
IPC Delegate and 1st Vice-President Gillian Winter, who was also the Chief Judge of the first Coupe de France 2009 competition, provided the scores and additional information.
She reported that the host used three jump planes, a Casa, a Pilatus Porter and a Twin Otter. The weather was in favor of the competition, and the French teams completed all rounds well in time.
She added that it was the first Formation Skydiving competition where France included the Vertical 4-way event. Only one team participated, but... (more)
Did you know that GXT is a new all-female lineup from Italy?
Did you know that Fast Arrows is the busiest team of the 2009 season so far?
Did you know that Mr. and Mrs. Head competed for the first time in the AAA Class?
Did you know that the Mideast Skydiving League launched the 2009 season successfully?
Did you know that Norway added four new teams to the current leaderboard?
Did you know that Monaco Parachute Team is still on the top of the leaderboard?