Hi everyone,
The official Jump Start 2010 video has now been completed. All participants will be passed copy of the DVD once the duplication process is complete. The DVD will also contain all official event images as well. Any of the working Tandem & Camera crews can obtain their own copy simply by sending us a self addressed, post paid envelope here.
Surplus proceeds from each Jump Start event go to the charity beneficiaries CanTeen – supporting young people living with Cancer and Project K – the foundation for youth development .
Each year surplus funds are distributed to CanTeen and Project K and this years saw $ 10,000 distributed. ( $5,000 to each organization). The Jump Start organizers, tandem masters, camera flyers, and participants of Jump Start do not stand to benefit financially – providing their time & services free-of-charge.
Photos : Jump Start event Director Tim Fastnedge presenting donations to Jarnia Cameron (CanTeen, left) and to Jacinda Sleeman (Project K, right)
The official weather call has been made – JUMP START is GO - Saturday 6th March 2010 !
As per the official event program – please ensure you arrive ON TIME.
Looking forward to another fantastic event for all the participants from CanTeen & Project K .
There will be a weather and aircraft serviceability call made on the evening of Friday 5th March 2010. This decision will be made in consultation with the C130 Captain and the Jump Start organisers. The decision will be posted by RNZAF personnel at 1900H (that’s 7.00pm) on Friday 5th March 2010.
Simply dial 09 417 7661
We will also publish this information on this website.
Everyone attending Jump Start 2010 should download and read the following ‘Event Briefings’ -
Please note : If you are attending Jump Start 2010, to gain access to the air base you will need to bring along photo ID. A drivers licence or similar is acceptable. Dependants will need to be accompanied by a parent (with photo ID).
Tandem & Camera working crews will also need to provide us with their vehicle registration numbers, to allow you access your vehicle. Only the working crews & catering vehicles will be permitted access onto base. All others attending will need to park your vehicles on the main grass area in front of the air base main gate. Also, if you are bringing anyone with you (partner, packer, etc) we will need their names for the master gate listing. If your name is not on the gate listing, there is no access.
Last but not least, if you have not yet completed and returned the waivers, please do this ASAP >> WAIVERS
URGENT – TANDEM MASTERS STILL NEEDEDAttention TANDEM MASTERS! WE NEED YOU!
We are still in need of at least 6 more Tandem Masters to assist us at Jump Start 2010. We need your urgent support !!
Click here >> , please click here to register
Further information – ivan(at)jumpstart.org.nz
Greetings everyone,
READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO BE PART OF JUMP START 2010
As you will know, Jump Start is again planned for 2010. The event date is set for Saturday 6th March 2010 (weather day is the 7th March 2010). Only a few short weeks to go ! Behind the scenes coordination is well advanced for this years event.
The RNZAF Hercules is “tasked” for Jump Start 2010.*
We now have provisional dates for Jump Start 2010.
Provisional dates have been provided by RNZAF for the weekend of – Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th of March 2010. Saturday being the main event day, with sunday set aside for weather back up.
Please note – that as usual these dates may vary and or the event postponed or cancelled due to unavailability of the aircraft / military, due to unforseen circumstances.
Watch the website for further updates as they come to hand.
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