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NZ Freefall Nationals @ Taupo

NZ Freefall Nationals @ Taupo Save the dates! Training Camp - 6 & 7 March Freefall Nats - 8, 9 & 10 March We will have the usual categories in... 1. 4-way FS 2. 2-way FS 3. 2-way VFS 4. Wingsuiting If you would like to see another category at Freefall...

Rob Wylie Angle Camps @ Skydive Auckland, Feb 2023

This February, Rob Wylie from Burn Perspective is coming to SDA to run some epic angle camps. Who's in? There will be two camps, an inter and an advanced. Dates are planned as: Monday 19 Feb: Inter Tuesday 20 Feb: Inter Thursday 22 Feb: Advanced You will need to have...

Wingsuiting with Wayno @ Taupo – 22 to 25 Sept

Wayne Holmes will be hosting a Wingsuiting camp at TSS between 22nd - 25th September for all you Intermediate to advanced wingsuit pilots. The main focus will be on flocking and formation flying. Follow the link to check out his event page or get in touch with Wayno...

FF & Angles with Seb @ Skydive Auckland

Join Sebastian Wagner for Freefly and Angles @ Skydive Auckland  The plan is for small groups, ideally with people that have their Crests. If people are still working towards Crests, Seb will look to organise some 1:1 or 2:1 coaching. There will be three events before...

NZPF Skills Camp Fund

NZPF has made a $5000 fund available for Skills Camp taking place between now and end of April 2024. To apply, click here - https://forms.gle/b3jRT8NmARhzC8cf6 Other criteria for funding from the Skills Camp Fund 2023/24: - The skills camp is taking place at a drop...

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NZ Freefall Nationals @ Taupo

NZ Freefall Nationals @ Taupo

NZ Freefall Nationals @ Taupo
Save the dates!
Training Camp – 6 & 7 March
Freefall Nats – 8, 9 & 10 March
We will have the usual categories in…
1. 4-way FS
2. 2-way FS
3. 2-way VFS
4. Wingsuiting
If you would like to see another category at Freefall Nationals 2024, please get in touch.
Rego and event details coming soon…
Rob Wylie Angle Camps @ Skydive Auckland, Feb 2023

Rob Wylie Angle Camps @ Skydive Auckland, Feb 2023

This February, Rob Wylie from Burn Perspective is coming to SDA to run some epic angle camps. Who’s in?
There will be two camps, an inter and an advanced.
Dates are planned as:
Monday 19 Feb: Inter
Tuesday 20 Feb: Inter
Thursday 22 Feb: Advanced

You will need to have your New Zealand Angle Crest and be proficient at flying angles. This is not a camp for beginners.
More details coming soon! SDA are expecting a lot of interest in this, so book your time off work, and keep an eye out for more info!

Photo Cred: Burn Perspective

Wingsuiting with Wayno @ Taupo – 22 to 25 Sept

Wingsuiting with Wayno @ Taupo – 22 to 25 Sept

Wayne Holmes will be hosting a Wingsuiting camp at TSS between 22nd – 25th September for all you Intermediate to advanced wingsuit pilots.

The main focus will be on flocking and formation flying.

Follow the link to check out his event page or get in touch with Wayno directly to register: Wingsuit Weekend

FF & Angles with Seb @ Skydive Auckland

FF & Angles with Seb @ Skydive Auckland

Join Sebastian Wagner for Freefly and Angles @ Skydive Auckland 
The plan is for small groups, ideally with people that have their Crests. If people are still working towards Crests, Seb will look to organise some 1:1 or 2:1 coaching. There will be three events before Christmas 2023…check the events pages below for more info and rego links.
Sat/Sun 14/15 Oct FF/Angle with Seb
Sat/Sun 18/19 Nov FF/Angle with Seb
Fri/Sat 22/23 Dec FF/Angle with Seb – Santa Angles
NZPF AGM & Catch Up

NZPF AGM & Catch Up

The NZPF AGM 2023 date has been set for Wednesday 28th June 2023 @ 7pm. We welcome all members who would like to attend. Meeting info has been emailed to all members. Get in touch if you need the details resent.

Executive Committee:

Remember this year gives the opportunity for a new Executive committee to be elected. There are four positions available, President, Vice president, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you know anyone that would make a great fit for the exec or fancy getting involved in helping further New Zealand sports skydiving yourself, go ahead and nominate or get nominated!

Nominations must be submitted by 7pm on 26 June 2023. Click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nS1MD1v7JnVf36jle6t7tJisVRVoFfIj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113334223382681841441&rtpof=true&sd=true

If you are unable to attend the AGM online you can give your vote (via proxy) toa member who is attending online.

Proxies must be submitted by 7pm on 26 June 2023. Click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wWpFCNeHjU-BNgFI5EqfJmC_TSBvZJih/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113334223382681841441&rtpof=true&sd=true

NZPF Skills Camp Fund

NZPF Skills Camp Fund

NZPF has made a $5000 fund available for Skills Camp taking place between now and end of April 2024.

To apply, click here – https://forms.gle/b3jRT8NmARhzC8cf6

Other criteria for funding from the Skills Camp Fund 2023/24:
– The skills camp is taking place at a drop zone in NZ.
– NZPF members are welcome to attend.
– You are submitting this application at least 4 weeks before your event.
– You are planning a skills camp and not a boogie (see below)
Note: 
 
By skills camp we mean a skydiving/parachuting training event focused on progressing skills. There is proper briefing and preparation for skydives as well as robust debriefs using adequate video footage. A coach is available to skydive/coach participants for the duration of the event and skydivers generally stick to the same discipline for the day/event. 
 
boogie is a fun event with lots of different skydiving happening. There is less or no focus on briefing/debriefing skydives and skydivers tend to change around disciplines throughout the day/event and take part in novelty skydives. We accept there can be a skills camp component to some boogies so if you are unsure if you are eligible please make an application giving details about your event and we will get back you.
Winter Fest 2023

Winter Fest 2023

Skydive Bay of Islands annual boogie/skills camp is back and better than ever!
There’s no better way to kick those winter blues than with 3 action-packed days of jumping right here in the Winterless North ☀️
LO’s:
– Liz Holden
– Mason Holden
– Brent Findlay
Keep an eye on this page for more details on coaches, evening events, prizes, accomodation, and everything else you should expect at Winter Fest 2023 – all details coming soon!
Anyone who has NOT previously jumped at SBOI will also need to fill out the following licensed skydiver form in order for a smooth and quick check-in:
https://www.skydivebayofislands.com/…/licenced…/…
Australian & New Zealand Canopy Piloting Championships

Australian & New Zealand Canopy Piloting Championships

The 2023 Australian & New Zealand Canopy Piloting Championships (including Freestyle and a new Blast category) will be held at Sydney Skydivers.
Competition dates: 23 – 26 March (26 March weather day).
DZ open for personal training prior to competition. Training camp with international coach TBC, January 2023
Aircraft: Super Caravan.
Registration will be released 3 months prior.

NZPF Safety Day/Evening – 2 Sept @ 5pm

NZPF Safety Day/Evening – 2 Sept @ 5pm

The NZPF works hard to support sport skydiving in New Zealand. One of the ways we do this is by promoting a safe environment to have fun in, you are never too old to learn something new and skydiving is a constantly evolving sport.
This year at our online safety day we have guests speakers Inbar Zamir, Mark Funnell, Mason Holden and Mason Corby.
This crew are all industry leaders and at the top of their game at what they do.
The link to this forum will be available on our website, first talk will commence at 5pm so log on early.
NZPF Safety Evening 2022
Friday, 2 September · 5:00 – 9:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pve-koja-ucw
Or dial: ‪(NZ) +64 4 889 5123‬ PIN: ‪859 733 093‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/pve-koja-ucw?pin=3913306680577
Skydive Auckland Safety Day – 27 August

Skydive Auckland Safety Day – 27 August

On Saturday 27 August  at Skydive Auckland we are holding our annual safety day. We’re going to be getting together to:

1. Complete our annual requirements for you to be cleared in our system for jumping from 1 October (DZ briefs, gear checks, etc)

2. Complete the new NZPIA biennial competency requirement

3. Further advise you on recent changes to the NZPIA manual and discuss NZPF Crests.

4. Have some discussions on incidents/accidents, trends, best practice and how we can stay safe

5 Go jumping and enjoy a beer and a bite afterwards!

The event is free, but please register here: https://skydiveauckland.rezdy.com/513555/safety-day-and-competency-check

NZ Drop Zones

Our Accomplishments

Here are some recently completed projects you might like to read about!

Guide to Wingsuiting in NZ

The NZPF brought together an advisory group of experienced wingsuiters from both NZ and Aussie to consider what guidance is needed for wingsuiting in NZ at this time. Their advice and knowledge was put together by the NZPF in an easy-to-read guide.

This guide was produced in response to feedback received from some DZ operators in NZ that know little about wingsuiting and are therefore nervous about welcoming wingsuiters to their DZ. The Guide to Wingsuiting in NZ gives guidance to DZ operators about novice wingsuiters, suit sizes etc.

The Guide also explains how to learn to wingsuit in NZ and what skydivers sharing the sky with wingsuiters should now. Read the guide in full on our Resources Page. This guide was produced with the generous support of the NZPIA.

Canopy Essential Skills & Downsizing

This guide was produced by NZPF and designed to help skydivers gain a better understand of their parachute and how it flies. If you are a skydiver, then you are also a canopy pilot on every jump. Having a solid understanding of how your canopy performs and responds will make you a better and safer pilot.

Downsizing to a smaller canopy is something all skydivers will do sooner or later, and most skydivers will do many times. This is a big decision that should be carefully considered every time. This guide discusses the information you should know and the essential skills you should master before choosing to downsize your canopy.

Check out our Resources Page for a copy of this guide. This guide was produced with the generous support of the NZPIA.

NZPF Values, Conduct & Respect Policy

Knowledge, Champion, Fairness, Fun… these are the core values of the NZPF. Read more about them on our Resources Page.

You can also read through our Conduct & Respect Policy – here at the NZPF we are committed to treating each other with respect. It costs nothing to be nice!

We expect all NZPF officials, members, and associates to abide by our Conduct & Respect Policy.

We’re Planning!

Check out our Strategic Plan

Photo by Skydive Auckland
Photo by Skydive Auckland
Photo by Chris Stewart
Photo by Chris Stewart