FreeFall Competitors

The United States Parachute Association (USPA) is a voluntary non-profit membership organization of individuals who enjoy and support the sport of skydiving. The association is incorporated in New York and follows the by-laws contained in the USPA Governance Manual. USPA’s mission is three-fold: - to promote safe skydiving through training, licensing and instructor qualification programs - to ensure skydiving’s rightful place on airports and in the airspace system - to promote competition and record-setting programs USPA wouldn’t be possible without its 40,000-plus members who support the organization. These members, along with first-time jump students, make roughly 3.2 million jumps per year at more than 220 USPA-affiliated drop zones nationwide. More members mean a bigger voice when dealing with issues that have threatened the existence of skydiving. It also helps to ensure the longevity of skydiving for people to enjoy for years to come. USPA partners with affiliated schools, clubs and centers—Group Member drop zones—that pledge to follow USPA's Basic Safety Requirements. These skydiving schools offer USPA-developed first-jump training methods, use only current USPA-rated skydiving instructors and provide USPA-required safety equipment. USPA began in 1946 in Mineola, New York, as the National Parachute Jumpers-Riggers, Incorporated, representing an estimated 100 members. It was renamed the Parachute Club of America in 1957 and renamed itself again to the United States Parachute Association in 1967. In July 2016, USPA celebrates in 70th anniversary. In May 2006, in conjunction with its 60th anniversary, USPA moved into its new headquarters in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where it continues to reside.

Skydive Arizona is one of the largest skydiving centers in the world that has a skydiving school (Adventures in Skydiving), indoor skydiving (SkyVenture Arizona), pro/gift shop (Square 2), and restaurant (The Bent Prop). Skydive Arizona is home to many world champion skydivers as well as have hosted several world record events. Open year round, this great weathered drop zone is the perfect destination for your first or 1000th or 10,000th skydive!

We believe a tandem skydive is more than just jumping out of plane – it’s an experience that puts both your body and mind through their paces. A true life experience that will stay with you forever. GoSkydive is the UK’s only specialist first-time tandem skydiving centre - if you’ve never skydived before GoSkydive is the centre for you. Our team of professional skydive instructors and support staff are specially trained to work with first-time tandem skydivers. We are regulated by the British Parachute Association adhering to their strict regulations. We use the very best industry leading parachute technology and a core team of full-time professional tandem skydive instructors who as a team have completed over 50,000 jumps. These standards together with our friendly, skydive passionate team mean that you will have a safe, fun-filled and massively exhilarating skydive experience. Imagine an experience that puts your senses into overdrive. One that has your heart racing, the adrenaline pumping and that leaves you so ecstatic you want to scream out loud. A tandem skydive is the ultimate adrenaline rush. When you jump out of a plane at 10-15,000 feet, you’re putting your trust in a total stranger. Literally throwing yourself into the unknown. Freefalling at 125mph is an experience like nothing on earth. Beyond exhilarating, it defies description. The only way to understand it is to do it.