Did you know that Dr. Joel Shugar died on Monday in a skydiving accident? posted: May 28th, 2008 Very sad news arrived from Arizona on Tuesday. Dr. Joel Shugar, one of the most passionate 4-way competitors and a true supporter of the sport, died in a skydiving accident in Eloy on May 26, 2008.
It would fill books to cover his merits in his professional career as an eye surgeon and for skydiving as a sport. The NSL News has covered his skydiving activities with Optic Nerve many times, and also his professional work as an eye surgeon with many top competitors.
The NSL News added Dr. Joel's career story to the NSL Profiles to honor his unlimited achievements and in memory of him as one... (more)
Did you know that the first round of FSL-TV is now available? posted: May 27th, 2008 The completion of last weekend's leaderboard with a total of 30 teams came along with the first meet videos of the previous weekend of May 17. A total of 37 teams competed by then, including eight teams of the Florida Skydiving League at Skydive Sebastian.
AAA Class team Sebastian Tempest was already introduced by the NSL News on 28 January 2008, and a few brief updates followed here and there. The FSL May meet was the first time that the new team competed on its home turf.
The 15.3 average after the six rounds in Sebastian is lower than the 16.9 average at the FSL Shamrock Showdown 2008.... (more)
Did you know that the Blues and the Whites are getting closer to their showdown? posted: May 27th, 2008 The NSL News story on 4 May 2008 covered the current international situation in the female 4-way category. The article mentioned the two French teams, Deep Blue and White and See, who still have to qualify as the national team for France in 2008.
National coach Jérôme David, who is responsible for the management of the whole French Formation Skydiving delegation, recently provided an update with details of the very special situation in the female 4-way event.
Jérôme David confirmed that the first competition of the Coupe de France 2008 is the official qualification event for the two female... (more)
Did you know that the Czech Republic prepares for the FAI World Cup 2009? posted: May 26th, 2008 The Czech Republic and Italy have already posted the scores of their meets last weekend. Both events had almost perfect conditions, and all teams completed the scheduled six rounds.
Several teams of the Czech Republic had already competed at the indoor championship on April 19. Last weekend's competition was the first outdoor event of the 2008 season.
The Czech teams had the opportunity to test the new A Class dive pool, which was introduced by league manager Jan Klapka this year. Last year's Rookie Class teams were eager to make the next step up, and they took full advantage of the new class... (more)
Did you know that Arcteryx left Florida after a live update with the NSL News? posted: May 23rd, 2008 Norway's national 4-way team Arcteryx has been covered by the NSL News many times and comprehensively. The new lineup of 2008, with Center Inside Mathias Nord, gave more than enough reason to watch the progression of the Norwegian team even closer.
The live interview with the NSL News, posted on 11 February 2008, was an introduction of the new lineup and its new plans. Arcteryx 2008 made it no secret that the team still plans to pursue a set of medals at this year's World Championship of Formation Skydiving. The NSL News audience also had the opportunity to watch a few videos of the new lineup's... (more)
Did you know that MESL Director Mike Ashley hopes for a good turnout at the season opener? posted: May 23rd, 2008 The Mideast Skydiving League is also launching its first meet of the 2008 season this weekend. New MESL Director Mike Ashley and Fastrax founder John Hart have prepared the regional 4-way community for quite a while. John Hart has provided a lot of information in his series of 4-way tips. Mike Ashley is now excited to see the results of the efforts:
"It's only another day before our inaugural meet in the Mideast Skydiving League. It's coming up fast, and I hope everyone is as pumped about it as I am! We have had some groups get together, and do some minor training at Start on those days we have... (more)