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Competitors information

Competitors information. Thank you for entering this years Bodyflight World Challenge.

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Competitors information

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  1. Competitors information

  2. Thank you for entering this years Bodyflight World Challenge. The 2008 event is already much bigger than in previous years, with more teams more media interest and some very generous sponsors. Teams have entered from all over the world, and for the first time there will be a AA category in both disciplines. We are really looking forward to this years competition and I hope you are too. Inside this pack you will find a schedule for the Challenge (Please be aware that this is subject to change). Dear World Challenge competitors There are also contact details for us here at Bodyflight, and a list of local hotels for those of you who are yet to arrange accommodation. Please do arrange your accommodation before you travel to Bedford, as the on site rooms are already fully booked. As always, if you have any questions about the event please do not hesitate to contact us here at the tunnel: bryony@bodyflight.co.uk – 4-way rep matt@bodyflight.co.uk – FF rep Bodyflight would like to thank our sponsors, listed below, who are generously donating prizes and supporting this years competition. Thank you, and see you there!

  3. Prize Breakdown This years competition sees a massive prize pot of £20,000. 2-way FF Professional: 4-way FS Professional: 1st Place £5,000 2ndPlace £3,000 3rd Place £1,500 4th Place £500 1st Place £5,000 2ndPlace £3,000 3rd Place £1,500 4th Place £500 Thanks to this years sponsors we also have many prizes to give away either as prize draws or for special achievements throughout the competition. All prizes will be given at the judges discretion. These prizes include: 2 x Boogieman suits 1 Hour of expert FS coaching from Inner Rhythm 2 x Parasport Gloves & Weight belts 4 x FUEGO PRO helmets from Tonfly 1 Hour of expert FS coaching from Flightschool UK 2 x CYPRES servicing vouchers As well as a range of goodies and freebies from Go Fast, Outfacing and many more.

  4. This years 4-way judges are: FS Head Judge: Ruth Cooper Years in sport: 16 Number of Jumps: 320, most of which in first 6 years. Not many but I’ve been fortunate enough to do night, water, balloon, inverted biplane, CRW, jet, high altitude, 100metre etc within those. Not bad! How long have you been a judge: Started judging in 2000. I got my national FS rating in 2002, national accuracy rating in 2003 and my FAI FS rating in 2004 Why did you become a judge: I enjoy being actively involved in the sport. Although I had a blast at the club comps I jumped in, my fitness (dodgy back) and finances would be a real barrier to competing regularly. I got into judging by helping out at club comps and one thing just led to another.  There is always more to learn, and to learn, and there is a great feeling of teamwork within the judging family which is tremendous. Skydiving CV: I’ve competed in Headcorn club comps – Speed 8, scrambles and Accuracy.  The highlight of my jumping career was getting a silver team junior medal in the Headcorn LAC accuracy, and the bronze individual.  I started out judging  in club comps, then BPA ones.  I got my FAI FS rating in Croatia, and have since judged at Gera and the Anton Milevsky meet.  I’ve helped judge the nationals in both Denmark and Ireland, and have been on the World Challenge judging team since the competition was first set up. Have a great competition everyone! Thierry Courtin: Years in sport: 20 Number of jumps: 3000 How long have you been a judge: 10years Why did you become a judge: when I stop competition to keep contact with my favourite sport Skydiving CV: 95/96/97 second place French military championship (4way) 97 third place European cup( 16way) Participation French big formation(107 skydivers) 1 place French military championship (4way) Fourth place European cup (16way) Since 1998 all French competitions as judge or event judge 2006 judge world championship in Gera (Germany) 2007 judge world cup in Stupino (Russia) 2008 selected for the world championship in Meaubeuge (France) Karla Cole: Years in sport: 22 years Number of jumps: 1000+, not jumping anymore How long have you been a judge: started 1988, had a break after 2 years, started again 1995, since then addicted to it Why did you become a judge: skydiving was an important part of my Life, judging is just another important aspect of this sport and gives me a chance to give something back to the sport I have so enjoyed. Skydiving CV: It all started with the Nationals in 1990 in Headcorn with the 4 way female team with Jane Buckle and the new camera person at that time Wendy Smith, to be followed by a lot of fun competitions- my judging started 1988 at the RAPA Championships, Sue Dixon got me involved, it is her passion for judging that impressed me and got me hooked, got my National rating for FS 1996 and my FAI rating for judging FS 2001. Since then I have been fortunate to be selected every year for an international competition. Frank Malabone Years in sport: Started in the sport in the mid 70’s at the East Coast Parachute Centre, Ipswich and have completed over 1000 jumps Favoured discipline: I’ve always been old school so it has to be the Classic’s for me. How long have you been a judge: Started judging in 2003. I am now a BPA National Judge in FS, CF, Classic’s (Style and Acc) and CP. Also this year I am a trainee judge for Artistic’s and Speed Skydiving. This year I am going for my International Judge’s rating. Why did you become a judge: I started judging after being advised by my best friend Fran Shashkova-Jones and it seemed the next thing to do in the sport Skydiving CV:Did competitions throughout the 80’s mainly Classic’s but also some RW (that’s FS to you new kids) and CF. Also attended the World Cup (Classic’s) in ‘83 and ’85.

  5. This years 4-way judges are: Liz Warner Years in sport: Nearly 15 years Number of jumps: 550 How long have you been a judge: 6 years Why did you become a judge: I became a judge as I wanted to know more about the rules. Was relying on information form more experienced jumpers for information rather than knowing exactly what the judges were looking for. Skydiving CV: 2001 – Competed in NSL 4-Way in Eloy A Category – Bronze Medal 2002 – 8-way Nationals, 4-Way Grand Prix (GP) 2003 – 4-way and 8-way Nationals, 8-way Speed Nationals. 2004 – 8-way GP x2, RAPA (FS & CP), 4-way and 8-way Nationals, Armies (FS), 4-way GP, Cyprus Championships (FS & Acc). 2004 – Competed in RAPA 4-Way Rookie Category – 6 out of 10 Teams 2005 – 4-way GP x2, RAPA (FS & CP), 4-way and 8-way Nationals, Armies (FS). 2006 – 4-way GP x2, 8-way GP, RAPA (FS, CP, Acc), Armies (FS & Acc) 4-way and 8-way Nationals, ESL Finals. 2007- World Challenge (4-way Tunnel Comp), 4-way GP x2, RAPA (FS, CP, Acc), 8-way GP, Armies (FS & Acc), 4-way and 8-way Nationals, VRW demo comp. Sue Dixon: Years in sport: since 1972 Number of jumps: 550 How long have you been a judge: Since 1984 Why did you become a judge: To give something back to my sport Skydiving CV: 1989 : Indonesia International Skydiving Championships; Event Judge, Relative Work World Championships, Relative Work. Empuriabrava, Spain 1992 ; World Cup, Formation Skydiving, Gap, France. – Start of Air to Air Judging. 1995 ; World Championships, Formation Skydiving, Gap, France. Live Air to Ground Judging 1997 ; World Championships, World Air Games, Ephesus, Turkey – also 16-way 1998 ; European Cup, 16-Way, La Ferté Gaucher, France – Chief Judge : World Cup 4 & 8 Way Formation Skydiving, Evora, Portugal World Cup/European Championships 16-way FS, Empuriabrava Spain 1999 : World Championships, FS, Corowa, Australia 2001 : World Air Games, Granada, Spain 2002 : World Cup, FS, Empuriabrava, Spain 2003 : World Championships, FS – Mondial, Gap, France 2004 : World Parachuting Championships, FS, Rijeka, Croatia 2005 ; World Cup, FS, Eloy, Arizona, USA 2006 : World Championships, FS, Gera, Germany 2007 : European VRW 1st competition, Chalon, France Penny Wiggins Years in sport: 7 Number of jumps: 75 How long have you been a judge: 5 years Why did you become a judge: I was introduced to judging by a friend and found it a great way to be able to put something back into skydiving and support the sport. Skydiving CV: BPA Southern Regionals Grand prix FS 4-Way, Headcorn, May 2003 Speed 7 club competition, Headcorn, June 2003 BPA British Nationals FS 4-Way, Hibaldstow, July 2003 BPA British Nationals FS 8-Way, Hibaldstow, Aug 2003 BPA Southern Regionals Grand prix FS 4-Way, Headcorn, May 2004 Speed 7 club competition, Headcorn, June 2004 BPA Grand prix FS 8-Way, Black Knights, July 2004 BPA British Nationals FS 8-Way, Hibaldstow, Aug 2004 BPA Grand prix FS 4-Way, Langar, June 2005 BPA British Nationals FS 4-Way, Hibaldstow, July/Aug 2005 BPA British Nationals FS 8-Way, Hibaldstow, Aug 2005 Speed 7 club competition, Headcorn, June 2006 BPA Grand prix FS 4-Way, Langar, June 2006 BPA Grand prix FS 4-Way, Sibson, July 2006 BPA British Nationals FS 4-Way, Hibaldstow, Aug 2006 BPA British Nationals FS 8-Way, Hibaldstow, Aug 2006 BPA 8 Way Speed Nationals, Sibson, Sept 2006 BPA Grand prix FS 4-Way, Langar, June 2007 BPA British Nationals FS 4-Way, Hibaldstow, Aug 2007 BPA British Nationals FS 8-Way, Hibaldstow, Aug 2007 ESL Finals FS 4-Way, Spa, Belgium, Sep 2007

  6. This years Free Fly judges are: George Pilkington Years in sport: 24 (OMG!) Number of jumps: 3500 (Give or take a 100 or so…) Favoured discipline: Free Flying! (..I’m not very good but, I have been worse!) How long have you been a judge:This will be my 3rd year judging Free Fly Tunnel. It’s a totally wicked event. The flying is breathtaking and I feel very privileged to watch and judge it. Long may it continue please! Why did you become a judge: Rich T the DJ was initially asked but he thought I would make a better job of judging the 1st tunnel meet than him. He told Paul and I got the job. : ) It’s not what you know… Skydiving CV: Judging – 3 Tunnel meets. They don’t let me judge anything else… Competition – Numerous meets in 4, 8, 16, 20, 40 way, Most of which I don’t remember but here are the ones I do :- First competition - Accuracy at Sibson in 1985. I landed in the pit once in 4 rounds. First medal - 16way bronze at Sibson in 1988. Langar International 40 way 1992 Gold Gap World Cup 1992 8 way. French won, The Knights lost. We came nowhere. Enjoyed the fireworks at the gig end party! Intermediate 4way Gold Nationals 1992 Gold 8way MindGames Nationals 1993 Eloy World Meet in 8 way 1993 with MindGames, finished 9th. Great Britain written on my shirt… yea! Top Banana! Lurked onto a 100 way with the 99 best skydivers in the world and me. Awesome Speed 10 Christmas 1993 Spain – Beat the French (who had just beaten the Knights in 8 way!) Symbiosis Suits 16way team, bulk UK and Euro gongs Another Planet – European Champs 16way x2 and other gongs Lots of club level hardware of all colours. 150, 217, 296, 252 World Records (or biggest’s) 1998 left Another Planet and went Free Flying. Head Judge Jo Horn: Years in sport: 18 (6 years pause) Number of jumps: 2300 How long have you been a judge: 5 years Why did you become a judge: after an accident I had to pause and a friend told me to become a judge Skydiving CV: 2000: Austrian Female RW Record 2001: Austrian Naionals FF 5th 2003: Austrian Naionals FF 5th Judge OÖ Meisterschaft Judge Ass. WM Gap/France 2004: Austrian Naionals FF 4th Wald4tel FF 2nd Judge WC Brasilien (Artistic) Judge Austrian Naionals Artistic 2005: WVWR Skydive Chicago Wald4tel FF 1st Money Meet Skydive AZ 5th Intermediate 1. Austrian FF-Record 1. Austrian FF-Record Women Judge 2. WC Canopy Piloting Lake Wales Chief Judge Austrian Naionals Artistic Judge 3. WC Canopy Piloting, Skyday Stubenberg/See EJ 3. WC Canopy Piloting Stubenberg/See Judge 1. Meisterschaft CP Stubenberg/See Event Judge WC Eloy (Artistic-Freestyle) Judge WC Eloy (Artistic) 2006: Money Meet, Skydive AZ, 8th, Open Austrian Naionals FF 4th Judge WC Gera Artistic Chief Judge Austrian Naionals Artistic Judge CP First WM Vienna 2007: Judge Canopy Piloting Klatovy Silver medal Freestyle Male (Austrian nationals) 5th place Freefly (Austrian nationals) Judge Artistic Stupino, Russia 2008: WVWR Eloy Yoko Okazaki: Years in sport: 10 Number of jumps: about 7000 Favoured discipline: Freestyle & Freefly How long have you been a judge: Pretty new, have a background of gymnastic judging. Why did you become a judge: Love to perform more, but love to see the cool stuff and cool people as well. Skydiving CV: 3 time Freestyle world champion (Team AXIS21), as both a performer and a cameraman 2007: World Challenge FF Judge Al Hodgson: Years in sport: 8 Number of jumps: 3800 Favoured discipline: Free Fly How long have you been a judge: 3 years Why did you become a judge: pleasure Skydiving CV: Nationals 04 intermediate freefly gold, 06 open freefly bronze, 07 intermediate freefly gold (camera) 07 freestyle open Silver (camera). Judging world challenge 06/07. Skydive Arizona freefly money meet 06/07

  7. Saturday 29th March 2008 Time Location Duration Please note: All times are approximate and subject to change 07:00 Cafe Café opens 07:00 Leisure centre reception Registration 1 hour 08:00 Hangar Welcome briefing 15 mins 08:15 Hangar 4-way FS team briefing 15 mins 08:30 Tunnel 2 hours 4-way FS – 3 mins practice time & speed setting per FS team (Rotating. Please check manifest) 09:00 Hangar 2-way Free Fly team briefing 30 mins Free Fly – 3 mins practice time & speed setting per FF team (Rotating. Please check manifest) Tunnel 1 hour 10:30 10:30 Hangar FS Draw announced Tunnel 4-way FS Round 1 40 mins 11:30 11:30 FF Draw announced Hangar 12:10 Free Fly Round 1 (Free round) 40 mins Tunnel

  8. Saturday 29TH March 2008 Time Location Duration Please note: All times are approximate and subject to change 12:50 Tunnel 4-way FS Round 2 40 mins Tunnel Free Fly Round 2 (Compulsory round) 13:30 40 mins 4-way FS Round 3 40 mins 14:10 Tunnel Tunnel Free Fly Round 3 (Free round) 14:50 40 mins Tunnel 4-way FS Round 4 15:30 40 mins Free Fly Round 4 (Compulsory round) 16:10 Tunnel 40 mins 16:50 Tunnel 4-way FS Round 5 40 mins 17:30 Tunnel Free Fly Round 5 (Free round) 40 mins 20 mins 18:10 Tunnel Media display session Hangar 18:30 De-brief for competitors and judges 15 mins Leisure centre reception Bar opens 19:00 22:00 Cafe Café closes Leisure centre reception 23:00 Last orders at the bar

  9. Sunday 30th March 2008 Time Location Duration Please note: All times are approximate and subject to change 07:00 Cafe Café opens 4-way FS Round 6 40 mins 09:00 Tunnel 40 mins Free Fly Round 6 (Free round) 09:40 Tunnel 4-way FS Round 7 40 mins 10:20 Tunnel Free fly Round 7 (Music round) 40 mins 11:00 Tunnel 12:00 Tunnel 4-way FS Round 8 40 mins Free Fly Round 8 (Compulsory round) 40 mins 12:40 Tunnel 4-way FS Round 9 (Semi final.) – Top 20 teams from AAA, 10 teams from AA. Will be judged first. Tunnel 40 mins 13:20 Free Fly Round 9 (Music round) 40 mins 14:00 Tunnel 4-way FS Round 10 (Final.) – Top 10 teams from AAA, 5 teams from AA. Will be judged first. Tunnel 40 mins 14:40 Competition ends – await scores 15:20

  10. Sunday 30th March 2008 Time Duration Location Please note: All times are approximate and subject to change 15:20 Tunnel Media display/ Invite session 30 mins 16:30 Hangar Scores announced 16:45 Hangar Prize Giving and judges awards announced Leisure centre reception 17:45 Bar open (Approximate time) 18:00 Footage from day/ videos Screening room 19:00 Cafe Café closes Fireworks & Disco(Approximate start time) 20:00 Hangar 01:30 Leisure centre reception Last orders at Bar Competition ends

  11. Professional sports massage available on site. Gemma Fesemeyer LSSM Dip Fiona Birnie GOsC registered Osteopath Both Fiona and Gemma will be based in the briefing room on the 3rd floor throughout the competition. I have been skydiving for 17 years and treating skydivers for over 11 years. 07967 041226  fiona@birnief.freeserve.co.uk I can treat/help: Neck/back pain Flexibility Training injuries Overuse strains Muscular aches, pains and fatigue A lot of recurrent back or neck pains are due to inflammation or restriction of the spinal facet joints, unless these are released the pain will keep returning.  As an experienced osteopath treating this type of problem is one of my main skills. Hopefully you won't need to come and see me, but if you do be assured you'll be in the best of hands! I worked with numerous world class teams at last years World Challenge. I will be available from Friday afternoon until the end of the competition. Sports & Remedial Massage Practitioner Member Sports Massage Association Member Institute Sports & Remedial Massage +44 (0)7810 542961 gem@wildspaces.fsnet.co.uk Specialising in Pre-, Inter and Post Event Sports Massage Use of Massage and Techniques for improving performance, managing injury and reducing muscle fatigue Sponsored Teams: 2007-2008 Bodyflight Storm Team Elan 4-Way 2005-2006 Team Airkix GB Delegation to WPC

  12. Local accommodation The Bedford Swan Hotel – Bodyflight customer discount Please quote ‘B021BS’ The Embankment, Bedford Tel: +44 (0)1234 346 565 www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk Top End Village stores Caravan Site The Shakespeare Hotel – Bodyflight customer discount! Top End Farm, Little Staughton 27 Shakespeare road, Bedford Tel: +44 (0) 1234 376 426 Tel: +44 (0)1234 213 147 E-Mail: topendfarm@btconnect.com www.shakespearehotel.com The Sharnbrook Hotel – Bodyflight customer discount! Remember to arrange accommodation before you arrive in Bedford. The accommodation at Bodyflight is already fully booked. Park Lane (off A6), Sharnbrook Tel: 01234-783142 E-Mail:info@thesharnbrookhotel.com www.thesharnbrookhotel.com

  13. Site layout Ground floor Please Note: There are toilets on each floor of the stairwell leading to the tunnel.

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