ReyNier 0 #1 November 16, 2009 The "International Parachuting Championship and Gulf Cup" 06.Jan.-18.Jan.2009 announces 30.000 US$ as price money for the SWOOP EVENT. SPEED 1st $ 5,000.-- 2nd $ 3,000.-- 3rd $ 2,000.-- DISTANCE 1st $ 5,000.-- 2nd $ 3,000.-- 3rd $ 2,000.-- ZONE ACCURACY 1st $ 5,000.-- 2nd $ 3,000.-- 3rd $ 2,000.-- OVERALL - SPECIAL EXTRA PRIZES - The competition that takes place at the top area of the Palm Tree Island is according to FAI rules and "open". More information you find here: www.Emitatesaviation.com. The registration form you find: http://www.emiratesaviation.org/AAA%20DUBAI%202010/REGO%20FORM%20new%20II.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielangulo 0 #2 November 16, 2009 I'll see you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilchief 1 #3 November 16, 2009 Quote www.Emitatesaviation.com. Quote The registration form you find: http://www.emiratesaviation.org/AAA%20DUBAI%202010/REGO%20FORM%20new%20II.pdf "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #4 November 17, 2009 So will it be on salt water. There are a few pools or ponds on the outside ring of Palm Tree Island, but they don't look big enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #5 November 17, 2009 Registration seems a little steep. Any idea what's included in the $600? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 November 17, 2009 Quote Registration seems a little steep. Any idea what's included in the $600? According to a post in Events: 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. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaylorC 0 #7 November 17, 2009 thats pretty good for 600 bucks then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pierre3636 0 #8 November 17, 2009 fark in thailand - that would be an awsome event to attend! im sure they will put up a huge show! ~ time is ~ time was ~ times past ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyNier 0 #9 November 18, 2009 I mark the competition site on the attached map. I think it's one of the nicest possible locations for a swoop competition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #10 November 18, 2009 This is not a official "world" meet... all open class pilots can compete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyNier 0 #11 November 19, 2009 Correct Frost Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #12 November 19, 2009 At that price if I were a competitive swooper I don't think I could pass it up. Even if the cost of the plane ticket were $1000 it would be a good deal! Considering what you get for that $600! Unfortunately my discipline is 4 way VFS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #13 November 19, 2009 Thank you. Any idea when are the actual CP dates are? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #14 November 19, 2009 QuoteAt that price if I were a competitive swooper I don't think I could pass it up. Even if the cost of the plane ticket were $1000 it would be a good deal! Considering what you get for that $600! Unfortunately my discipline is 4 way VFS. I'm hearing conflicting reports about this. Reynier, can you please clarify who's eligible for prize money? Thanks, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyNier 0 #15 November 19, 2009 ok, stand by ... I'll find out details and post when it's all sure. Might take a day or two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 November 19, 2009 Quote Reynier, can you please clarify who's eligible for prize money? Marat ask you to find out for him?This would be an excellent meet to go to, but my passport isn't up to date...maybe a meet like this will happen again in a few years when I'm hopefully doing better in competition.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonjumpster 0 #17 November 20, 2009 Qute from the 2nd Bulleten "Countries may enter ONE (1) complete team in each event for the Dubai Parachuting Championship BUT -Each NAC must determine on the Final registration form which of the registered teams are considered to be the national representative team for each event in the Dubai Championships. Only the nominated teams will be eligible for trophies/medals for the Dubai Championships. " "23. COMPOSITION OF DELEGATION 1 x Head of Delegation 1 x Team Coach/ Manager 1 x Judge (FAI judge – to be confirmed by Chief Judge) 5 x Men Accuracy & 4-Way Formation Skydiving 5 x Women Accuracy & 4-Way Formation Skydiving 2 x Canopy Piloting " <<<<<<->>>>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReyNier 0 #18 November 20, 2009 Ok, here is the news which is NOT official yet but will be part of bulletin 4. --- Decision about participation will also be handled individually and must be approved by the Orgnizing Committe. --- For this approval please contact Barbara Holzer of the organisation. Her e-mail is barbara@artofextreme.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans 0 #19 November 20, 2009 Why not 5 swoopers from each country??? The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans 0 #20 November 21, 2009 I received an email back from Barbara today stating they have an overwhelming response from swoopers and they are going to open up more slots. Here I come The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonjumpster 0 #21 November 22, 2009 Quote I received an email back from Barbara today stating they have an overwhelming response from swoopers and they are going to open up more slots. Here I come That's fantastic news! <<<<<<->>>>>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyZ 0 #22 November 26, 2009 I sent an e-mail to Barbara and the other contact they have on the website about a week ago but haven't gotten a response yet. If I'm eligible to compete I'd like to go. Anybody know anything I don't? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #23 November 26, 2009 Quote Anybody know anything I don't? Have you seen the news in the last 2 days? Stockmarkets worldwide affected by the current crisis in Dubai? A Dubai state subsidiary called Dubai World has liabilities of £36 billion, it has a subsidiary called Nakheel that built the Palm Islands development (you know the 'landing area' - the development/state the meet was supposed to promote). Dubai is now so fucked it is hoping a sister Emirate state (Abu Dhabi) will bail it out. Regardless of the fact that this event would cost them peanuts to host I doubt they'd continue with it from a PR point of view (Dubai's total debt is £48 billion). The property market crashed in Dubai (down 40% this year). Edited : => It is just my opinion that the meet won't go ahead and of course I could be wrong (again, just ask Tom B). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chayes12 0 #24 November 27, 2009 $30k. Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #25 November 27, 2009 you know whats funny is that I discovered the dubai thing on dropzone.com first, man I should restart my new york times subscriptionhttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
