Attention JUMP START SKYDIVERS : The kids are gutted… (and so are we) so we are now intending on spending the day with the CanTeen kids at Rainbows End. Come along to support the kids. We will take our food and we will share the day with them. They know that many of us are [...]
It is with great regret I have to inform you that we have just been informed that Jump Start 2011 has been cancelled due to RNZAF operational requirements. The Jump Start team will endeavour to secure new dates in 2011 to hold the event and once we have more information we will be in contact [...]
There will be a weather and aircraft serviceability call made on the evening of Saturday 19th March 2011. The decision will be posted by RNZAF personnel at 1930Hrs (that’s 7.30pm) on Saturday 19th March 2011 Simply dial 09 417 7661 We will also publish this information on this website.
I have just received confirmation that due to new taskings for the CHCH and Japan earthquakes, the C130 will not be available on Saturday 19th March. It will be available on Sunday 20th so Jumpstart will be postponed till this day. Everythng will run as normall – arrival times etc, but now moved to SUNDAY [...]
Attention: ALL WORKING CREW CAMERA FLYERS Please download and read the following pdf file which outlines some important information for all Camera flyers & Ground Camera crews. CAMERA CREW BRIEFING 2011 If you have any queries please contact our media coordinator here.
Attention: All Tandem Masters & Camera Flyers Jump Start is on again in March 2011. The Herc is being shined up, and the kids from CanTeen & Project K are VERY excited ! We need qualified NZPIA* rated & certificated TANDEM MASTERS and CAMERA FLYERS. Own gear is essential.
Greetings everyone, Dates for JS 2011 have moved out by one week – New dates are : These dates cover the weekend of Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th March 2011. As usual these may be subject to change and we are always at the mercy of a number of other factors that may affect availability [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. EVENT PROGRAM & TIMINGS Looking forward to another fantastic event for all the participants from CanTeen & Project K .