Training courses are held over Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Eaglescott Skydiving Centre in North Devon. Trainees stay in a caravan on Friday and Saturday night.

Friday Evening: Leave Union approx 6.30pm in Minibus, go to pub, sleep in caravan.
Saturday: 8.30am at Eaglescott, pub in evening, sleep in caravan.
Sunday: Jump, return in evening.

The time of return depends on the weather and on sunset times.

Bring with you:

Sleeping bag / Duvet
Warm clothes
Cash for pub
Trainers preferable
Food & Drink
Torch (helpful, not essential)
Chequebook for repeat jumps (you WILL want to)!

Everything else is included in the price!

You will be using the latest and safest Ram Air or "Square" parachute system. The main and reserve parachutes are neatly packaged into a single container system, worn on your back and secured to you by a harness so strong it can support a family car. You will also be wearing a helmet with integral radio system, so, if necessary, instructors can talk you through your descent. Your main parachute is automatically opened by a Static Line attached to the aeroplane, so all you have to do when you jump is concentrate on enjoying yourself! If you decide to go for the tandem jump you can move straight to free fall while strapped to an instructor. Due to the exceptional performance of the "square" parachutes not only will you be able to land very softly, after a totally exhilarating descent, but you will also be able to jump more frequently than people using round parachutes as "Squares" can be used in significantly higher winds than "Rounds". Using the "Square" system you could be on free fall within six jumps of starting!

Once you've done your first jump you can do subsequent jumps using the progression system at no extra cost. The ultimate aim is to start on formation work. Remember - Skydiving is a sport, not just an extreme sport!

Covered in the costs:

Minibus transport
Caravan
All instruction
Jumpsuit
Altimeter
Helmet
Goggles
Parachute
First Jump Certificate
Ł1 000 000 of Third Party Insurance cover (not personal)
Provisional Membership of the BPA
Automatic Activation Devices fitted to your reserve parachute
Radio communication during descent

Membership of the club is Ł15 (This covers the minbus and accomodation and general expenses). The cost of the course is Ł160, of which Ł50 is paid as a non-refundable deposit when you book on a course. Four weeks before you jump we will need the remainder of your money. Subsequent jumps are Ł25. Tandem jumps are Ł180.

The course fee is in respect of your training - the first jump is free. Should bad weather prevent you from jumping on the second day of your course you may return on any other weekend or Bank Holiday to claim your jump. During your course your instructors will teach you everything you need to be able to make your first parachute jump with full confidence in yourself and your equipment. After the jump you will receive your First Jump Certificate and a debrief on how well you did. If you wish to carry on jumping and maybe get onto freefall additional training is free.

There is a maximum weight of 15.5 stone, and you should be medically fit.

If you can't afford the cost on your own you can jump for charity; half the money you raise can be used to cover your training costs. Sponsorship forms are available from Fresh or at the first meeting.