Did you know that VTSD combines talent with meet experience? posted: Oct 12th, 2009 The NSL Poll for the Intermediate Class competition has been removed now, as the first scores have already been posted. The teams that were listed and expected to be some of the top contenders have lived up to these expectations in Round 1.
VTSD and Spaceland Mamba were two of the three listed teams in the poll, and they are on the top of the Intermediate Class leaderboard after the first round. Perris Jimani, the third team, has not made the first jump yet.
The Virginia Tech College team is already three points ahead of the pack after the 12-pointer in Round 1. Mamba has outscored all other... (more)
Did you know that NSL-TV videos will be uploaded later? posted: Oct 12th, 2009 This morning, the teams were first released until 10:30 am, then until 2:30 pm, as nothing indicated any chances of jumping conditions at any time soon. However, all of a sudden the cloud cover broke, and a huge hole of blue skies was teasing teams, competitors and officials.
It was about a 1-hour hole, and the competition was not ready to use it to the full extent, as most teams did not plan to be at the dropzone at that time.
It took a while to organize and manifest the present teams, which then had to be put on an official call. Eventually, one load made it up in time before the cloud... (more)
Did you know that the weather situation was a big topic at the opening ceremony? posted: Oct 12th, 2009 The first video clip of the opening ceremony on Sunday evening indicates that the weather situation is in everybody's mind.
USPA's meet director Scott Smith spent a lot of time to provide information how to deal with the challenging circumstances.
Finally, he came to the conclusion that the 4-way event will be concluded after ten rounds on Thursday, the 8-way event on Friday.
He also virtually completed 10-way and 16-way, plus the Vertical Formation Skydiving 4-way competition. It is possible, as the NSL Blog explained this morning. There is still a lot of hope and positive thinking behind... (more)
Did you know that the competition draw has exciting challenges? posted: Oct 11th, 2009 Everything was still well on schedule on Sunday at the 2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships. The weather did not allow any jumping, but it could not interfere with other planned activities.
The best news first of all: 4-way is still rocking. Despite the economic problems, especially in the USA, a total of 57 teams were registered by the end of the day. This number even beats the 55 teams of the USPA Nationals 2008 in Eloy, even though the number of visiting teams from other countries is significantly lower compared to last year. (more)
Did you know that the weather situation in Texas gave enough time to study the rules? posted: Oct 11th, 2009 The afternoon is going by, and the dropzone is almost deserted at the moment. Teams and competitors have left and save their energy for the upcoming work after the competition draw at 6 PM. The creeping areas will be busy, no doubt.
Yes, there are concerns about the weather situation, as the forecast for the upcoming week is not too promising. Even some of the top competitors wonder what the situation would be like after a short meet.
The winner of the 2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships would be the US national team for the 2010 season under normal circumstances. However, the USPA... (more)
Did you know that the team number is up to 50 on Sunday morning? posted: Oct 11th, 2009 More teams have been signing up for the 2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships this morning. The number of teams is around 50 at the moment.
Not much more is happening at the dropzone this morning. The weather forecast has been more accurate than anybody would like it in this case. Heavy rain this morning, wind and clouds - it is not the best situation a day before the first round of the competition, but that's just the way it is.
The competition draw will probably be handed out at 6 PM, as Eric Boyd mentioned earlier. The teams may study and prepare the first rounds of the meet better... (more)
Did you know that VTSD combines talent with meet experience?
Did you know that NSL-TV videos will be uploaded later?
Did you know that the weather situation was a big topic at the opening ceremony?
Did you know that the competition draw has exciting challenges?
Did you know that the weather situation in Texas gave enough time to study the rules?
Did you know that the team number is up to 50 on Sunday morning?