Did you know that Solly Williams evaluated the situation in Germany? posted: Sep 1st, 2011 The NSL News story on 30 August 2011 provided a preview of the German Nationals 2011 where World Cup bronze medalist in 4way, Paratec-Saar, has to defend the national title.
The article introduced the top contenders and explained that the German national team would be challenged due to a missing team member. Substitute Petra van Overveld, borrowed for a meet from ISB Air, is doing a fantastic job filling in at the Point slot in 4way, as well as the open slot in 8way. Her team for a meet is currently in 1st place in both events.
The 10-point lead after seven rounds looks like a dominating... (more)
Did you know that Mr. Pink has a 2011 comeback in Georgia this weekend? posted: Sep 1st, 2011 The NSL News reported the French 8way reunion at this year's national championship with yesterday's story. Another comeback is happening this weekend in Georgia. Mr. Pink has scheduled a jumping weekend at Skydive The Farm.
It is not the first comeback of one of the longest standing teams in the country, probably in the world. The NSL News reported the Pink situation last time on 23 October 2007. The story related to the comeback after a Pink 4-year hibernation.
The 2007 comeback of the team that was founded in 1997 did not last very long. In fact, the previous hibernation turned into a complete... (more)
Did you know that French 8way champions of the late 80s and early 90s reunited and won? posted: Aug 31st, 2011 The NSL News covered the French Nationals 2011 with the story on 12 August 2011. The two French national B-Teams took the first two places, Rebootizer Monaco won the bronze medals after two first places at the previous Coupe de France meets in 2011 and after a battle with the Air Force team from Nice.
Rebootizer Monaco is the 4way team that has been representing the generation of French top competitors in the 80s and 90s. Didier Boignon, Jeff Ronzevalle and Franck Vazille competed in 8way by then and won numerous national championships and international medals at that time. They decided to come... (more)
Did you know that the Archrivals posted their first 2-digit score? posted: Aug 31st, 2011 Four teams returned to Chicagoland Skydiving’s new location in Rochelle, Illinois, this past Saturday for the 3rd meet of the Midwest Skydiving League 2011. As with the last meet, MWSL Director Alan Butt could report terrific weather, a rarity this Midwest summer, especially on weekends.
"The teams were again concentrated in just two classes: AA and A. The Angry Birds, who won in their category at the first two meets, were joined by SDC Jetstream Tango and SDC Flying Fish. It was a very close meet, somewhat influenced by video busts. But the Birds won their third straight meet with a total... (more)
Did you know that the UK aftermath continues with a summary from the Chief Judge? posted: Aug 30th, 2011 The UK Nationals 2011 left a lasting impression on many participants and observers. It was a new record breaking event, and the aftermath is not over yet, as a lot of feedback and stories are still waiting to be published.
Kate Charters, Chief Judge of the 4way competition at Hibaldstow and Judges Co-ordinator for the British Parachute Association (BPA), provided a meet report from her perspective. Kaizen and Brit Chicks member Jo Hawley had provided her summary of the 4way competition on 17 August 2011. Kate Charters is now looking back at all events that took place on the two weekends in August.... (more)
Did you know that Paratec-Saar has four serious challengers in Germany this week? posted: Aug 30th, 2011 The next national championship is coming up, and it is an interesting one. The German teams compete for national honors in Kassel-Calden, and the competition begins tomorrow morning.
Each of the three German 4way teams that competed at the World Cup 2011 has signed up for the national championship, and two of them have realistic chances to end up in 1st place. How is it possible that the first German medalist in modern Formation Skydiving history, Paratec-Saar, could even be seriously challenged by any other team in Germany?
There is a very simple explanation. One of the team members will... (more)
Did you know that Solly Williams evaluated the situation in Germany?
Did you know that Mr. Pink has a 2011 comeback in Georgia this weekend?
Did you know that French 8way champions of the late 80s and early 90s reunited and won?
Did you know that the Archrivals posted their first 2-digit score?
Did you know that the UK aftermath continues with a summary from the Chief Judge?
Did you know that Paratec-Saar has four serious challengers in Germany this week?