Posts tagged as "Skydiving Community"
  • 08/21 Posted in Drop Zones, Skydiving Community, Skydiving Gear 6 comments

    Weekend happenings

    This weekend is panning out to be just as exciting as the last. As one that originally started out fairly laid-back in terms of jumping, I’ve managed to quickly load up my skydiving agenda.

     

    Of course, I’m not complaining.

     

    Saturday, Aerodyne will be at Skydive Tecumseh for a demo tour. This is a great chance for anyone who is thinking about getting a Pilot or Triathlon (read: me) to head on out and test their canopies and complete rigs at no cost. 

     

    You better believe I jumped at this opportunity! (cheesy pun not intended)

     

    Sunday I’ll be headed back to Canton Air Sports to jump with my friend Rick on his 200th and maybe even dabble with some free fly. I’ve been dreaming of giving my free fly skills a test for a while and now seems like an ideal time.

     

    If you’re not near Tecumseh or Canton, below are a few other events around the world I recommend checking out. Oh, and if you are in the area, why don’t you come out and jump with me!

     

    • 8/22 – Target Skysports, UK. 50-way formation skydiving and Skyvan weekend event. Click here for more details.
    • 8/22 – 8/23 – Skydive City, Zephyrhills. PD demo weekend. Performance Designs will be setting up camp in Z-hills this weekend. Demo canopies and PD swag as expected. Check out Dropzone.com for more information.
    • 8/25 - Cross Keys & Freefall Adventures. Swoop club for all canopy pilots. More details at Dropzone.com.

     

    Where ever you end up this weekend…

     

    Blue Skies!

     

    Ashley

  • 08/13 Posted in Drop Zones, Jump for a Cause, Skydiving Community 1 comment

    Jump for Diabetes

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    As many of you who follow me on Twitter are probably aware – more like irritated, as I’ve crammed this announcement into your TweetDecks everyday – this weekend is the inaugural Jump for Diabetes at Canton Air Sports.

     

    Organized by skydiver, and good friend, Richard Simenc, this event supports a great cause. With a goal of raising $20,000, all proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association to promote awareness and find a cure.

     

    This event is more than just jumping from airplanes. We’ll be having bands, raffles, auctions and giveaways including a free skydive or airplane ride every three hours from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 through 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16.

     

    If you have interest in helping support the ADA by pledging jumps or buying raffle tickets (you don’t need to be present to win the grand prizes that include a free A-license package, jump credit, and cold hard cash to name a few) e-mail me: theskydivechick {at} gmail {dot} com.

     

    For more details on the event, visit http://www.jumpfordiabetes.com. 

     

    Better yet, come on our to Canton Air Sports this weekend and support this great cause in person, meet some amazing skydivers, and jump with me!

     

    Blue Skies!

     

    Ashley

  • 06/18 Posted in I'd Rather Be Skydiving, Skydiving Community 1 comment

    I’d rather be skydiving

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    This weekend will be the first in over a month where I haven’t thrown myself from a perfectly good airplane. I can’t begin to tell you how much I wish I could squeeze it in, but that just doesn’t look possible.

    Unfortunately, sometimes life gets in the way.

    This little truth has inspired me to start a regular column. So welcome, to the first installment of “I’d rather be skydiving.”

    Don’t get me wrong, I’m beyond thrilled to be heading back home – to small-town Michigan –  for a weekend with my family, but there’s a part of me that’s always craving the free fall, the adrenaline rush, the challenge of a good skydive. I think this is true for all passionate skydivers.

    So while I’m spending my weekend celebrating my little cousin’s graduation from high school and spending some quality time with Dad, I hope y’all can get out and enjoy some of the local skydiving events in your area:

    • June 20 – Full ‘A’ License Course. Skydive Nagambie, Australia. The ultimate skydiving holiday! Seven adrenaline filled days of fun and learning will see you walk away with an internationally recognised ‘A’ Lisence. Information courtesey of Dropzone.com.
    • June 20 – Dago Fest. Chicagoland Skydiving Center. Enjoy some Italian Food around the bonfire after a great day of Skydiving! Learn more at SkydiveCSC.
    • June 20-25 – Skydive over Mt. McKinley. Denali Park, Alaska. A high-altitude, high-open (HAHO) tandem skydiving event over Alaska’s Mt McKinley. Jump from over 22,000 ft high. No skydiving experience necessary. Visit Incredible Adventures for more information.

    Of course, if you’re curious about the sport and want to make your first jump, what a better weekend to do so? Bring dad along for a tandem jump. It’ll be a Father’s Day he’ll never forget! Visit WhereToJump or the USPA Drop Zone locator to find a DZ near you.

    If you’re in Northeast Ohio, I highly recommend Cleveland Parachute Center. Tell them Ashley sent you. They’ll take good care of you.

    Blue Skies!

    Ashley