2008 Schedule of Events

 

 

MAY
10th - COACH A ROOKIE - Great way to start the season. Anyone interested in being coached or coaching, contact tanyahannington@gmail.com for details

17th & 18th - AIRSPEED BASIC SKILLS CAMP. Kirk Verner is coming up to show you how it's done. If you haven't had the opportunity to be taught by the best, don't miss it. 8 slots only. (Sold out) $150 plus jumps and video fee. Must prepay the $150. Rain or shine. 8 a.m to Sunset each day.  First come, first served. Email Kay khoiby@aol.com or call Manifest 845-255-9538.

17th - INSTRUCTOR/COACH MEETING - Who is this for? All AFF Instructors, Coaches, Jumpers planning on getting their rating this season who would like to work at The Ranch. Begins a half hour after sunset in the Green Room. RAIN OR SHINE.

GUY WAYS - for advanced players. Contact Guy for slots blskyguy@aol.com

22nd - NIGHT JUMPS - Participants must to the following: 1. Sign up in advance, 2. Have a B-license minimum, 3. Jump into Kobelt during the day, 4. Read SIM section 6-4.

24th-26th:

MONKEY MAN BOOGIE:  Band and dinner Sunday night!

2nd ANNUAL MATT HARDING SUNSET MEMORIAL RIDE (SUNDAY 7:00pm):
We're taking Matt's favorite short run over and around the Gunks. Anyone with a motorcycle is invited. We are asking for a $25 donation from each rider and from any other jumper who would like to contribute to Ian Harding's education fund. Contact Jimmy Leonard or Bruce Chapman for details, or better yet, JUST SHOW UP.


RSL MEET 1 - All levels welcome.


"FROM THE DOOR TO THE FLOOR" CANOPY CAMP
 hosted by Jeff Provenzano.This course is the toolbox you need to be a better pilot. From students to super swoopers, this systematic approach to canopy piloting can be applied to every skill level. 2 day camp (May 24 & 25) $150.00 registration plus jumps, 4-6 full altitude jumps per day. Limited slots available. Contact Manifest at 845-255-9538 or Kay at khoiby@aol.com.

30th- JUNE 2nd COACH RATING COURSE contact Randy Schroeder for details and registration, (814) 932-6367

LAST WEEK IN MAY AND FIRST WEEK OF JUNE: AIRSPEED TRAINING AT DZ FOR WORLD MEET.
JUNE

6th-9th AFF INSTRUCTOR RATING PRE-COURSE contact Randy Schroeder for details and registration, (814) 932-6367

14th & 15th - Wing Suit Demo Expo with Jeff Nebelkopf of Tony Suits

15th-23rd AFF INSTRUCTOR RATING COURSE contact Randy Schroeder for details and registration, (814) 932-6367

19th - NIGHT JUMPS - Participants must to the following: 1. Sign up in advance, 2. Have a B-license minimum, 3. Jump into Kobelt during the day, 4. Read SIM section 6-4.

21st - RSL MEET 2

JULY
4-6 July 4 Boogie! PD will be here too so you can demo all their canopies
12th - 3 WAY CHALLENGE - 2 Rookies/1 Coach. Anyone interested in being coached or coaching, contact tanyahannington@gmail.com for details
17th - NIGHT JUMPS - Participants must to the following: 1. Sign up in advance, 2. Have a B-license minimum, 3. Jump into Kobelt during the day, 4. Read SIM section 6-4.
19th - RSL MEET 3
AUGUST
2nd - ROOKIE SPOT & ACCURACY - Anyone interested in being coached or coaching, contact tanyahannington@gmail.com for details
9th & 10th - AIRSPEED BASIC SKILLS CAMP #2 - Former World Champion Kirk Verner returns to teach you how to fly.  8 slots, $150 plus jumps and video fee.  Must prepay the $150.  Rain or shine, 8 a.m. to Sunset each day.  (Sold out)  To get on the waiting list, email Kay at khoiby@aol.com or sign up at Manifest or call Manifest at 845-255-9538.
14th - NIGHT JUMPS - Participants must to the following: 1. Sign up in advance, 2. Have a B-license minimum, 3. Jump into Kobelt during the day, 4. Read SIM section 6-4.
16th - RSL MEET 4
SEPTEMBER
11th - NIGHT JUMPS - Participants must to the following: 1. Sign up in advance, 2. Have a B-license minimum, 3. Jump into Kobelt during the day, 4. Read SIM section 6-4.
13th 4 WAY SCRAMBLES - Let's beat the 2006 record of 13 teams!
20th - RSL REGIONAL PLAYOFFS
OCTOBER
16th - NIGHT JUMPS - Participants must to the following: 1. Sign up in advance, 2. Have a B-license minimum, 3. Jump into Kobelt during the day, 4. Read SIM section 6-4.
18th - USPA NATIONALS START IN ELOY
NOVEMBER
17th - NSL FINALS IN DELAND
DECEMBER
RANCH CHRISTMAS PARTY









The Blue Sky Ranch
Freefall Express
45 Sand Hill Rd
PO Box 121
Gardiner, NY 12525
http://www.theblueskyranch.com

Office: 845-255-9538
Fax: 845-255-1328
skydive@theblueskyranch.com