ReyNier 0 #1 November 16, 2009 The "International Parachuting Championships and Gulf Cup" takes place 06.Jan-18.Jan on the Palm Tree Island in Dubai. Disciplines are 4-Way, Swoop and Accuracy. Total price money is announced with 230.000 US$. More information you find here: http://www.emiratesaviation.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #2 November 16, 2009 In North American currency quotation, that's $230,000 USD. That'd make it the biggest prize pot ever for a parachuting event? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #3 November 16, 2009 Entry fee: $600 per person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #4 November 16, 2009 ENTRY FEE: Includes accommodation, meals from dinner on day of arrival 06th January 2010 breakfast on departure day 18th January 2010, transport from/to Dubai International Airport, local transportation, all competition jumps and one orientation jump.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #5 November 16, 2009 QuoteENTRY FEE: Includes accommodation, meals from dinner on day of arrival 06th January 2010 breakfast on departure day 18th January 2010, transport from/to Dubai International Airport, local transportation, all competition jumps and one orientation jump. 12 days of hotel, meals and jumping for $600? Sounds like a cheap boogie if you ask me! lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #6 November 17, 2009 Quote Quote ENTRY FEE: Includes accommodation, meals from dinner on day of arrival 06th January 2010 breakfast on departure day 18th January 2010, transport from/to Dubai International Airport, local transportation, all competition jumps and one orientation jump. 12 days of hotel, meals and jumping for $600? Sounds like a cheap boogie if you ask me! lol Beach jumps too. I wonder if you actually have to compete or can just fun jump? http://www.emiratesaviation.org/index.html Think they'd suspect something if your 4 way team was all wearing shorts and T-shirts? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #7 November 17, 2009 Quote12 days of hotel, meals and jumping for $600? Sounds like a cheap boogie if you ask me! lolThe Emirati's might be paying a pretty penny to attract some unusual entertainment. They seem to be really big spenders there, in so many areas. Those who know what's going on in the UAE, especially Dubai, from the palm islands to the 818 meter Burj Dubai tower, nonwithstanding their current real estate crunch (so construction of everything have slowed down), they are still big spenders, big time... That said, make sure it's real -- $600 for meals/hotel/jumping all-inclusive for 12 days -- get the event verified from multiple sources. It looks pretty legit though, and the emails seem to lead to the Emirati's version of FAA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyNier 0 #8 November 17, 2009 Some more NEWS Meet director: Mr. Mohammed Yousuf Assistant meet director: Mr. Helmut Schlecht Chief Judge: Dr.Rainer Hoenle (FAI-Judge / IPC-Delegate) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-dubjumps 0 #9 November 17, 2009 Quote Quote Quote ENTRY FEE: Includes accommodation, meals from dinner on day of arrival 06th January 2010 breakfast on departure day 18th January 2010, transport from/to Dubai International Airport, local transportation, all competition jumps and one orientation jump. 12 days of hotel, meals and jumping for $600? Sounds like a cheap boogie if you ask me! lol Beach jumps too. I wonder if you actually have to compete or can just fun jump? http://www.emiratesaviation.org/index.html Think they'd suspect something if your 4 way team was all wearing shorts and T-shirts? According to the USPA "Only those who competed at the 2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships at Skydive Spaceland earlier this year are eligible." http://www.uspa.org/NewsEvents/News/tabid/59/Default.aspx#11031Adrenaline is my crack DPH #3 D.S. #16 FAG #12 Muff Brother #4406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #10 November 17, 2009 Quote According to the USPA "Only those who competed at the 2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships at Skydive Spaceland earlier this year are eligible." That would only be if you want the USPA "sponsorship". But the USPA can't tell people where they can or can't compete, if they want to go on their own as a private team or individual, not affiliated with the USPA. So, how is the prize money being divided up amongst the disciplines? If I took 1st place in accuracy, for example, what would I win? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 November 17, 2009 $5,000 http://www.emiratesaviation.org/PrizeMoney.html--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #12 November 17, 2009 Actually you might be wrong John since this is an FAI event the invites went out to the national organizations of each county and each national organization needs to select and send a delegation. As laid out in the rules you can only compete if you are on the national delegation. USPA just put out a notice asking for anyone interested to contact them for discussion on being on this delegation. Typically only the US National championship 4 way team will be invited to the following World FAI meet but it looks like since this is an out of cycle meet that means the USPA can select the best team from all applicants. Most of the meet details are laid out here: http://www.emiratesaviation.org/AAA%20DUBAI%202010/BULLETIN%203.1.pdf ACCURACY TEAM – total of $ 80.000,-- MEN / MIXED (male & female) 1st $ 20,000.-- 2nd $ 15,000.-- 3rd $ 10,000.-- WOMEN 1st $ 20,000.-- 2nd $ 15,000.-- 3rd $ 10,000.— ACCURACY INDIVIDUAL – total of $ 20.000,-- MEN 1st $ 5,000.-- 2nd $ 3,000.-- 3rd $ 2,000.-- WOMEN 1st $ 5,000.-- 2nd $ 3,000.-- 3rd $ 2,000.--Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nshmel 0 #13 November 20, 2009 How do I find out if I am eligible to particapate? I have looked on the website but dont see anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #14 November 20, 2009 Contact USPA if you want to be considered for the US team. USPA Seeks Special U.S. Team Dubai, the largest and most populous state of the United Arab Emirates, is hosting the Dubai Parachuting Championships and Gulf Cup 2010 on the Arabian Peninsula, January 6-11. USPA is seeking competitors interested in participating as part of a special U.S. Team. The event will include men’s and women’s 4-way formation skydiving, men’s and women’s accuracy landing and canopy piloting. Only those who competed at the 2009 USPA National Skydiving Championships at Skydive Spaceland earlier this year are eligible. In addition, USPA can name a head of delegation, team manager and team coach, although it is not necessary to fill these positions in order to compete. Competitors may participate as a competitor, as well as serve in one of the positions of leadership. There is no USPA team funding available for this event. More information about the championships can be found at www.emiratesaviation.org. Those who are interested in participating or filling a leadership position may contact [email protected] with any questions. To be considered for selection, teams and individuals must submit their names to USPA prior to December 1. Official registration is due by December 15.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyNier 0 #15 November 21, 2009 The organisation is just looking into a change of the Bulletin so more teams and individual competitors can sign up. If you're interested, contact Barbara from the organisation: [email protected]. She will look after registrations for the event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #16 November 21, 2009 QuoteDear Bolas, you can find all necessary Info on www.emiratesaviation.org It is a Competition and and an exclusive Event Dropzone, so there will be no FUN JUMPING allowed. If you want to compete though, please read the Bulletin and Check the Info. All registration Forms are online. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time. Fly Free, Barbara ________________ Barbara Holzer General Coordinator Organizing Committee Dubai Parachuting Championship and Gulf Cup 2010 www.emiratesaviation.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #17 November 22, 2009 Why not "compete" in shorts and tee? Just need video. We were freeflying? No way. We just really funnelled that jump... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnerl 0 #18 November 22, 2009 Hey guys, it´s me, Barbara - have just seen your post... if you have questions, write me to [email protected] - then i get back to you right away! :) So as a first Info - you already have the facts here and more Info, Bulletin, Rego, Prize Money sheet etc. is on www.emiratesaviation.org. I also just created a Facebook Event "Dubai Parachuting Championship" where you can find some more pics of the landing area!! It´s gonna be a great event we are super happy that Dubai and EAA made it possible for us (flyers) to be their guest. It is a "Competition only" site, so no fun Jumps, as we don´t have unlimited Helicopter space as you can imagine... So i hope to see you there!! If you have questions, would be cool to write me dircetly, i cant check the forums daily. :) Have a great day everyone, fly free and long swoops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyNier 0 #19 November 27, 2009 The updated Bulletin 4 is now online: www.emiratesaviation.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
