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this issue:
WATER TRAINING for B-LICENSE
FRIDAY FEB. 20TH
We will be holding live water training in
Friendswood at Rich Delgado's house. We will not only review proper
procedures to prepare for a water landing, but also throw you in the
pool with gear on. Don't worry about your rig we will provide the
equipment. You just need to bring your logbook and swimsuit. Rich
has a hot tub to warm up in after your dunking. Cost is $10 per
person. For more information contact DJ at
djmarvin@skydivespaceland.com
For directions contact DJ or call Rich Delgado 832.373.9133.
4 WAY SCRAMBLES / TEAM BUILDING SEMINAR
(These events are open to all jumpers regardless of
experience level or preferred discipline!)
SATURDAY FEB. 28TH This
is going to be fun!
This opportunity is a great way to gear up for the upcoming season here
at Skydive Spaceland where the 2009 Skydiving National Championships
will be held!
This is also an opportunity for you seasoned jumpers to give back to the
newer jumpers. Your participation ensures the continued growth of our
sport and helps to cultivate a healthy group of new skydivers who may
decide to form new teams for the season and represent our home dz.
Remember... someone had to teach you what you know... way back when!
What is a Scrambles event? It is a meet that is structured for
individuals to sign up and be randomly placed on 4-way teams according
to experience levels. The intermediate dive pool will be used for the
event. Special care will be taken to make sure that the teams are as
even as possible. The meet will consist of 4 rounds and will be judged
by USPA sanctioned judge, Tom Jenkins.
The jump price is $22 per jump including the camera slot, which is
a great deal!
As a jumper, what do you get for joining us at the Spaceland 4-Way
Scrambles event?
- Free professional judging by a USPA sanctioned judge
- Free 4-way coaching by seasoned jumpers
- Free team building seminar by Jack Berke of Deguello
- Awards to the winners
- An opportunity to "Give Back" to our dropzone and to other new jumpers
- An opportunity to Kick Off the New Year with a Bang!
- An opportunity to invite your family and friends to watch the event
while you shake off that winter rust
Sign up by doing one of the following:
- Sign up in person at Manifest,
- Call manifest at (281) 369-3337, or
- Contact Leah at
leahblache@gmail.com
SATURDAY NIGHT @ 6:30 PM: Team Building Seminar
Spaceland will have a team building seminar given by Jack Berke of
Deguello on Saturday at 6:30 pm. Topics will cover all aspects of building a team,
training, and keeping a team together. This seminar has always been
a great help to those interested in competing and will include an
opportunity for participants to ask questions and get great advice
from a seasoned team leader with years of experience.
The inclement weather day for the Scrambles will be
Sunday, March 1st. However, if we complete the Scrambles on Saturday
and enough people want to play then... we'll play!
 4
WAY SPEED STAR
SUNDAY MARCH 1ST
On Sunday following the Scrambles Competition, Spaceland will be
holding a 4-way Speed Star competition that is sure to be a
blast!! Start forming your team now!!!
Teams can consist of any jumper regardless of discipline or
experience level (freefly or RW).
The meet will consist of 4 rounds. The team with the lowest
cumulative team time will be the winner. There will also be a winner
for "most creative team" demonstrating the best display after the
star is formed. This will be determined by a panel of qualified
judges.
If you are a new jumper, this meet is an excellent opportunity for
you to jump with some of the best RW jumpers around. They will share
their knowledge with you and offer very valuable information for
free!!
Sign up by doing one of the following:
- Sign up in person at Manifest,
- Call manifest at (281) 369-3337, or
- Contact Leah at leahblache@gmail.com
USPA COACH RATING
COURSE
MARCH 13-15TH
Valerie Ruda and DJ Marvin will be hosting this course. This is a
pre-requisite for any USPA Instructional Rating. So whether you are
looking to become an Instructor or just want to learn how to better
communicate and enhance your skydiving skills this is your chance.
Pre-registration is not required but greatly appreciated. Cost is
$225 plus jumps. There is a 2- jump minimum, covering your slot and
your evaluator's slot as well as video as needed. For more
information, contact DJ Marvin 713.294.7207 or
djmarvin@skydivespaceland.com.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE COURSE:
- USPA membership
- B-license
- Minimum of 100 jumps
- Have the required topics signed off on the Coach proficiency card
prior to the course
THE PROFICIENCY CARD:
The Coach proficiency card is in the back of the USPA Instructional
Rating Manual (IRM). You need a current IRM and Skydiver's Information Manual (SIM) for the course,
(current means not older then 24 months). The proficiency card
serves as your rating application form after you are done with the
USPA portion.
Take a look at the proficiency card and you will see that some items
need to be signed off prior to the course. Most topics on the card
will be signed off during the course by either the course director
or by your evaluator.
 USPA TANDEM
INSTRUCTOR RATING COURSE
MARCH 17-20TH
REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE COURSE:
After completion of the Coach course you may participate in the USPA
Tandem Instructor Rating Course.
To participate in a USPA Tandem instructor rating course you need
the following:
- USPA membership
- Hold a USPA Coach Rating
- Hold a D-license
- Current Class 3 medical
- 3 yrs in the Sport
- SIM and IRM
The USPA Tandem Proficiency card needs to be signed off at items 1-8
if you are a coach and at item 1-2 if you already are a USPA
Instructor in another discipline.
THE PROFICIENCY CARD:
The first thing you need to do after you decide to get the USPA
tandem rating is get the course books. You need a current (not older
then 24 months) SIM and IRM. You can find the tandem proficiency
card in the back of the IRM. The card needs to be signed off at the
required numbers prior to the course.
For more information, contact DJ Marvin
713.294.7207 or
djmarvin@skydivespaceland.com.
If you are interested in an AFF rating, email DJ as
we are trying to get more people in the class to make it cheaper. Dates will be announced soon.
SAFETY
DAY
MARCH 14TH
Safety Day was an idea proposed by Patti Chernis to USPA’s Board
of Directors late in 1996 to get skydivers to set aside one day each
year specifically to concentrate on making themselves and their drop
zones safer. Safety Day should serve as more than a refresher of the
basics. Skydiving is always changing, and new techniques, equipment,
disciplines and training methods are always emerging. Regardless of
whether you are a new student or a seasoned veteran, there’s always
something new on the horizon. In some ways, each of us are students
in the sport long after earning our A license. Safety Day should
provide us with opportunities to learn something new, remember
something we might have forgotten and stay up to speed with the
basics.
 TEXAS
STATE RECORD / CASA BOOGIE
APRIL 22-26TH
The TSR is only 2 months away and we'll be building a new Texas
State Record 160 way and also a new World Record! Our fleet of aircraft is
huge including a CASA and 6 Twin Otters. The record participants are
already selected but we will have plenty of organizers to
accommodate your flying style. Come out and jump the CASA or even
the helicopter. This is going to be a boogie atmosphere with records
going on as well. We are having a huge party on Sat. night with a
Band, Beer and the Anvil's famous BBQ!
Stacy Curry is building a
team of volunteers, and we need your help. So if you're interested in being
a part of this event, please email
staceylcurry@gmail.com.
More details will be coming soon about the
boogie. Large items have been jumped out of the back of the
CASA...!
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DID
YOU KNOW?
On
Feb. 26, 2000, Spaceland opened its doors to the public--almost 9 years ago.
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What else is going on today?
- Spaceland is the home of the 2009 US
National Skydiving Championships.
- Spaceland is the home of the
2009 National Collegiate Parachuting Championships.
- Texas Skydiving League is in
full effect and the first meet is May 30th (4 way).
- This weekend 8 way team SPX-8
is training and so is 4 way team Vortex.
- Next weekend is the FUN and
EXCITING 4 WAY SCRAMBLES and SPEED STAR event! Contact Leah to sign up and come play!
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