Did you know that the CaSL season opener turned into a Go-cart race? posted: Apr 25th, 2005 The 2005 season opener of the Carolina Skydiving League was pushed backward by high winds. Rhonda Roper wrote the meet story of the event at Skydive Coastal Carolinas, the pictures were provided by Chad Wilcox.
Skydive Coastal Carolinas hosted the 1st CaSL meet of the 2005 season. We would like to thank the DZ owners, Brian and Nikki Strong, and their staff for making us all feel very welcome. There was a total of eight teams that attended the competition, which consisted of six AA Class teams and two Introductory/Rookie Class teams. Of the eight teams, five were newly formed this year. The... (more)
Did you know that this weekend's events are facing weather situations? posted: Apr 22nd, 2005 Two events are scheduled for this weekend, one in North Carolina, the other one in Indiana. The Carolina Skydiving League kicks off the 2005 season with its competition at a new CaSL location, Skydive Coastal Carolinas, while the Mideast Skydiving League has a Skills Camp on its agenda.
Both events will be challenged by the weather situation in the northeastern parts of the U.S.A. CaSL Director Randy Garman expected weather problems for Saturday when he was getting ready for his 3-hour trip to the new and scenic CaSL hosting location on the shores of the Atlantic. However, he was hopeful after... (more)
Did you know that Carolina Ice defended the Carolina Skydiving League Championship 2004? posted: Sep 16th, 2004 The final meet of the Carolina Skydiving League 2004 was held at Carolina Sky Sports on September 11. Good weather and a fast FrankenOtter allowed the twelve registered teams to complete all of the scheduled rounds with time to spare. A special thanks to the hosts of the meet, Paul and Nancy Fayard, for providing excellent facilities, staff and aircraft for a safe and successful weekend.
The five teams in the Introductory Class had four rounds with 50 seconds of working time to sort out the medals. Loose Change with 42 points, a pick up team with Steve Johnson, Stuart Wood, Kim Walker and Sherry... (more)
Did you know that AAA Class team KC45A of the Carolina Skydiving League received a special award for sportsmanship? posted: Aug 5th, 2004 A looming tropical storm didn't stop twelve teams from showing up at the 4th meet of the Carolina Skydiving League season. Skydive Coastal Carolinas hosted their first meet ever on July 31 - August 1 at their very scenic drop zone in Southport, North Carolina. The competition was as hot as the heat index! Special thanks to Nikki and Brian Strong (DZO's) and their staff. Also, big thanks to The Uninsured Relative Workshop for special prizes for the I-class and Video Champions, and Sunpath and Performance Designs for donating a multitude of prizes awarded in a drawing of registered competitors. A... (more)
Did you know that the Carolina Skydiving League has strong grass roots? posted: Jun 20th, 2004 Skydive Carolina hosted the 3rd CaSL meet for 2004 the weekend of June 12, 2004. Danny Smith provided an outstanding facility and offered team rates Friday - Sunday. Randy Garman, CaSL Director extraordinaire, organized a terrific meet and kept it moving along as quickly as possible on a very high-volume skydiving day.Friday was crystal clear and provided great weather for practice jumps. Introductory Class team Insane in the Plane and AA Class team Carolina ICE were at the DZ making practice jumps. The day ended with a birthday celebration for ICE member Bruce Travis complete with a birthday cake... (more)
Did you know that two former league directors gave each other a race at the last CaSL meet? posted: May 27th, 2004 Most of the NSL league directors took their positions due to their love for the sport and specifically 4-way Formation Skydiving competition.
The first league directors and founders of the oldest leagues in the country were active 4-way competitors at the same time.
Texas Skydiving League founder Joe Hazel competed with Terminal Ecstacy, Georgia Skydiving League founder Glen Hauenstein with Mr. Pink and Florida Skydiving League Kurt Gaebel with DeLand VNE.
When the leagues became busier and required more attention, it became more challenging for many of the directors to train and compete,... (more)