When is the event?

July 10-12, 2018. Starting time will be when the skyvan shows up, which we expect to be around 1pm Friday afternoon. Loads will be flying all weekend until sundown on Sunday night.

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Where is the event?

Des Moines Skydivers dropzone at Winterset Municipal Airport in Iowa.

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Is there a Facebook event for this?

Yes! Click here.

 

Is registration required for experienced jumpers?

Yes. We have two separate registration links, one for female and one for male. Registration includes a catered meal. It's $10 more for the ladies because you will receive an event razorback tank-top. Tank tops are only guaranteed to those who register prior to June 26. You will be required to fill out your waiver online. Please complete the waiver HERE.

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If I'm not an experienced jumper, can I do a tandem jump during this event?

Absolutely! You can schedule your tandem jump through our normal booking process. Be sure to book during the event, which runs from July 10-12. Click here to start that process!

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What is required upon check-in at the event?

Your current non-expired USPA card, your rig and your packing card. All rigs will be checked and tagged and you will not be allowed to board the aircraft without a rig tag.

 

Is there a theme?

Absolutely! Cowgirls and Indians is this year's theme.

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What is the schedule of events?

Friday, July 10

12:00pm - Registration opens - Pick-up goodie bag, verify USPA and rig packing card

 1:00pm - Aircraft arrives and jumping starts! Meet with LO's for all discipline & skill level jumps.

 8:00pm - Meet the load organizers 

 8:15pm - SIS Activity "Empowering Women in Skydiving" (ladies only)

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Saturday July 11

 7:30am - Yoga with Tara

 8:00am - Organized jumping begins. SIS vs SIS (Sisters in Skydiving vs. Studs in Skydiving) contest

10:00am - Pajama jump (wear PJ's or onesies before it gets too hot!)

 9:00pm - Catered dinner

 9:15pm  - Raffle and prize drawings

 9:30pm - Band starts - Katy Guillen & the Girls

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Sunday July 13

 7:30am - Yoga with Tara

 8:00am - SIS group photo

 8:30am - Organized jumping begins, Women's state record attempts

 

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Will there be vendors?

Performance Designs

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Will there be prizes?

Yes! We have some awesome prizes from PD and Cookie.

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What about food?

We will have TBD available from 10:30am until 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. We will be catering a delicious meal for Saturday night. 

 

Who are the load organizers?

Julie Kleinwort, Amanda Kubik and Ashleigh Hartman. These ladies cover all disciplines.

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What is the aircraft and how much are jump tickets?

We will be flying WIN's skyvan and jump tickets will be $26 to 13,000 ft AGL.

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What is the elevation at the DZ?

Approx 1,100 above sea-level.

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Where can I camp/crash?

We have a climate controlled indoor loft that's available on a first-come first-serve basis. Tent camping will be allowed for this event on the airport property in designated areas. There are two restrooms inside the hangar with showers. There will be a sign up list so please wait your turn. There is also the City Park Campgrounds - only 3.6 miles away.

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Where are the closest hotels?

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - 1.7 miles from DZ - we have 15 rooms blocked for this event at a reduced rate of $80/night. Be sure to mention it's for the Des Moines Skydivers event.
Covered Bridge Inn - 2.9 miles from DZ

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Where is the closest commercial airport?

Des Moines International (DSM) is the closest airport for airlines. It's about a 30 minute drive to Winterset.

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