University of Portsmouth Vs. University of Southampton Varsity

Wed 15th Feb 2012 - 13:26 | Competitions | Eoin Kerr

On the First weekend that the dropzone reopens, the 17-18th March, Netheravon will once again host the 2012 varsity competition between us and Southampton uni. The competition will consist of 3 or 4 way FS and accuracy, with the catagories student and A cert and above. Anyone will be able to enter the accuracy competition, even if you've only done one jump. The accuracy event will run concurrently with the student and A licence accuracy competition already planned for this weekend. Scores from this competition will be used for both competitions. For the FS competition, the minimum requirement will be FS1. I'll need to know definite numbers for the FS comp at least a week in advance, so that a final descision can be made on 3 or 4 way (this will depend on numbers) and gives both unis time to put people into teams. Eligability to score points will be the same as the BCPA comp requirements, so either a current student or under 4 years from the date of your graduation. More details to follow.

 

Student or A licence skydivers who want to take part in the accuracy comp will need to complete the form on the link below. full details about the event are included here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dERnRS05TUxqODllRjRNWmltWnM3ZlE6MQ#gid=0

 

Everyone who is interested in competing in any part of the comp, please post here with which parts you'd like to compete in, so I can get a rough idea of how many people we have for each event. Further details will be posted here:

http://www.skydiveport.co.uk/forum/university-of-portsmouth-vs-university-of-southampton-varsity

BCPA Langar

Wed 1st Feb 2012 - 12:36 | Events | Eoin Kerr
The details of the next BCPA event, following the indoor championships, are out! This will be an awsome weekend for progression and, if you haven't already, to experience an awsome BCPA party! We'll organise transport nearer the time, aiming to take as many people as possible, so make sure you're all free that weekend!
 
When: Friday 9th -> Sunday 11th March 2012
Where: Langar Dropzone, Nottinghamshire
What: Come along to find out!

Including...
...
-> 3-Way FS Competition (£68/Team including camera - £5 extra fee to use pool camera), just a single round, pick your own teams
-> 2 Cessna Grand Caravans (16 jumpers to maximum altitude in 20 minutes!)
-> £17 jump tickets to max altitude all weekend!
-> 2-way FF Competition (£51/Team including camera), just a single round, pick your own teams
-> No accuracy competition, more focus on fun jumps and coaching!
-> Big-ways, tracking dives and fun jumps!
-> Fully stocked bar - very cheap drinks!
-> Bonfire at Langar Henge
-> Drinking games on Saturday night, with FREE DRINKS!
-> Fancy dress theme - BAD TASTE! You know you want to...
-> FS and FF Coaching for just £29 for both slots with no coaching fees - more BCPA discounts!
-> Opportunity for RAPS and AFF progression!
-> Safety Day on Sunday - worth sitting in on!

Why: Because this is what the BCPA does! Langar has hosted some epic BCPA events in the past, and we need your help to top that this year

BCPA Indoor Championships

Fri 2nd Dec 2011 - 03:11 | Competitions | Eoin Kerr

What?
The BCPA's annual wind tunnel event, moving back to Airkix Manchester for some awesome competitions, free coaching, and more tunnel time booked than any previous event!

Who?
For everyone - from absolute beginners to experienced!
... [NB] Non-BCPA members may only attend if they are flying with at least one or more BCPA members and not just taking advantage of the cheap tunnel time for personal use.

When?
Saturday 18th February --> Sunday 19th February 2012

Where?
Airkix Manchester, near the Manchester Trafford Centre. http://www.airkix.co...manchester.aspx/

Why?
Free FS and FF coaching (priority is given to those that book first), lots of awesome competitions including Tunnel Twister, 4-way FS and 2-way FF (competitions can only be entered by eligible BCPA members), and discounted tunnel time!

How?
Register on the new BCPA website - Registration goes live at 7pm on Monday 5th December - be aware time typically sells out very fast!

I would recommend registering on the BCPA website in advance to save time before registration opens - http://www.bcpa.org.uk/Register/

For further details, see:

http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk/cms/index.php?%2Ftopic%2F19666-event-bcpa-indoor-championships-2012%2F

New BCPA Website

Sun 27th Nov 2011 - 18:42 | General | Eoin Kerr

The new website of the British Collegiate Parachute Association (BCPA) is now up and running! Everyone should create an account on this so you can all be updated about whats coming up in the BCPA calendar, register for BCPA events and most importantly, submit all your achievements to gain points for Portsmouth! The website address is www.bcpa.org.uk

BCPA Foreign Trip 2012

Tue 1st Nov 2011 - 18:55 | Foreign Trips | Madeleine Leong

Skydive Portsmouth at BCPA Trip 2012After weeks of waiting, the location for the BCPA Foreign Trip 2012 has been announced. 

We'll be going to Skydive Elsinore, California!

Sign up goes live on Wednesday 2nd November 2011 at 6.30pm.

For more information, visit the BCPA forum on UKS.

We've had a number of club members attend this trip before and all have said that it was the best holiday they've ever been on. Don't miss out!

 

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