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What would a skydiver's life be without all those great boogies and meets around the world? Let us show you the special ones every month and some great Drop Zones around the world. | [Updated: June 4, 2000] Page 2 - For more boogies see Page 1
SUSA-Palooza and "Concepts Unlimited"
by Chuck Akers, DZO Skydive USA Come to "SUSA-Palooza" July 7 through 9 at Skydive USA in Wharton, Texas! World famous RW organizer Roger Ponce will be organizing "Concepts Unlimited" all weekend. Organizing high quality skydives up to 50+ ways. Legendary SUSA party Saturday night (with the legendary SUSA ladies, of course). Fun jumpers welcome. Organizing for all skill levels.
Dates - Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9, 2000
Aircraft - Super Otter and CASA!
Skydives - HOT big-ways with Roger, video, organized smaller groups (we try to look after the young guys too, ya know).
Monster Party Saturday night with live band and all the usual libations (wait'll you see what the ladies can do with a 300 pound block of ice!)
We're not doing high pressure record attempt skydives. As with everything at Skydive USA, this event is for fun jumpers looking for high quality skydives without the militant attitude. If this is you, c'mon down! Save $5 by pre-registering by phone or e-mail before July 1st. Call Skydive USA at 281-561-JUMP or e-mail info@skydiveusa.com.
(And watch for SUSA--Palooza II, coming July 27 - 30) Skydive hard, live easy! |
| SkyDive South Sask Caravan Boogie Join Skydive South Saskatchewan on the prairies for what promises to be a great opportunity to meet, jump and party with the Flat-Landers in the Land Of Wide Open Spaces and Living Skies. SkyDive South Saskatchewan, in conjunction with the Sport Parachute Association Of Saskatchewan, is hosting a Caravan Boogie from June 8 to 11, 2000, at the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport in Regina (Home Of SkyDive South Saskatchewan) 5 Km North Of Highway #1 (TransCanada) on Highway 301.
Cost of the boogie is CAN $25 entry fee (SPAS Membership CAN $15.00 is required). Entry fee also includes one supper meal. Jump cost is CAN $22 to 12,500 feet. (Yes, it's not a typo--CAN $22 to 12,500 feet!). There will be four-way and eight-way competitive events. Requirements for participation are an "A" license and a current CSPA membership.
Free camping accommodations are available for all. Food and lodging is approximately 18 km away. For further information call (306) 569-JUMP and leave a message or e-mail jump.sss@sk.sympatico.ca |
Sixth Annual Boise Freefall Festival
Don't miss this Boogie! Snake River Skydiving will have Skydive Arizona's Skyvan coming on June 22 and stay until June 25th. They operate a private Drop Zone, with plenty of space to camp, park your trailer, or motor home. They will have organizers for all skill levels, and your $20 registration will also cover your dinner, beer, and live music on Saturday night. Did we mention STEAKS? Top Sirloin steaks done on the grill out on the covered dirt diving pad. They have plenty of shaded packing area, and lots of grass to pack in. They will be doing high altitude jumps to 20,000' for only $30 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
This Boogie is held the same weekend as the Boise River Festival which features live music in the parks, food, parades, etc. The city of Boise puts on a great fireworks show on Sunday night. Bring the family as there is plenty to do in Boise during the Festival!
For further information, call 208-377-8111, or check out their web site. |
| King Air Boogie in New Mexico A King Air Boogie will take place June 10-11 at Skydive New Mexico in Albuquerque. In addition to all of the fun jumping out of a King Air, they'll be attempting a new state Women's State Record, as well as some fun for all you POPS out there. Their dropzone is located at the base of the beautiful Sandia Mountains, which give you a breathtaking view in freefall.
They have Tandem instructors, video guys, load organizers, food, and a party and free beer on Saturday night. The boogie fee is $20. For more information visit their web site or email them at skydivenewmexico@yahoo.com. |
| Freefly Boogie in Ohio There will be a Freefly Boogie June 10-11 at Pittsburgh Skydiving Center in Ohio. Sit, stand, back, head down, tracking, flocking, tube dives, big ways, small ways and everything in between. All experience levels are welcome! Sat night party- band, beer, bonfire, and who knows what else! |
| Caravan Boogie in Arkansas Skydive Skyranch in Siloam Springs, Arkansas will have the Caravan out on June 24-25. They are also going to attempt the Arkansas State POPS Record. If you are a POP and want to participate, contact Wolf or Burl Baxter (D-317) at (888) 456-JUMP. The usual Protest Party on Saturday night (maybe dinner?) and Breakfast on Sunday Morning.
Jump tickets are still $17 and $13 in the 182's. There will be no registration fees. You do not need to be a pop to attend and jump. PuP's (Parachutists under Phorty) are welcome too!
The POPs guys will have to kick in a couple of bucks for the camera people slots on the record attempts. Make plans for a fun weekend. |
| Central Michigan Skydivers' Freefly Fest Mark your calendars! The 1st Annual Freefly Fest will take place June 30 - July 2 at Central Michigan Skydivers in Mt. Pleasant. Greg Gasson, world champion cameraflyer for Chifumi Sakakibara, Dale Stuart, and Omar Alhegelan will be load organizing and coaching that weekend. Video will be available for all organized and coached jumps.
On Friday there will be a Freefly workshop with Greg, and on Saturday a Barbecue ($5) and prizes. Everybody welcome to attend. Even if you are not into freeflying- there will be plenty for you to do. Camping is allowed at Mt. Pleasant airport, although there is no shower available. Plenty of motels are nearby as well.
For more information check out http://www.skydivecms.com/freefly.html |
For Boogies in Europe see the German edition of "skyXtreme"
or the worldwide calendar on Skydive World.
| Boogies in America - June 2000 |
| Date |
Event |
Club/Drop Zone |
Homepage |
| 02.06. - 04.06. |
CASA Boogie |
Skydive First
Crawfordsville, Indiana, USA |
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| 03.06. - 04.06. |
Speed Boogie |
Skydive Pennsylvania
Mercer, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| 03.06. - 04.06. |
Crazy CRW Weekend |
Perris Valley Skydiving
California, USA |
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| 08.06. - 11.06. |
June Fest Boogie |
Skydive Delmarva
Laurel, Delaware, USA |
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| 08.06. - 11.06. |
Caravan Boogie 2000 |
Skydive South Saskatchewan
Regina, SK, Canada |
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| 09.06. - 11.06. |
Hillbilly Boogie |
Freefall Express
Mt. Vernon, Missouri, USA |
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| 10.06. - 11.06. |
CASA Boogie |
Chicagoland Skydiving
Aurora, Illinois, USA |
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| 10.06. - 11.06. |
Freefly Boogie |
Pittsburgh Skydiving Center
Lemont, Ohio, USA |
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| 10.06. - 11.06. |
Jumpin' Jack Flash Boogie |
Illinois Valley Parachute Club
Minier, Illinois, USA |
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| 10.06. - 12.06. |
Balloon Jumps |
Skydive Houston
Waller, Texas, USA |
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| 15.06. - 18.06. |
All-American Boogie |
SkyDance Skydiving
Davis, California, USA |
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| 16.06. - 18.06. |
Keys Boogie |
Skydive Sebastian
Florida, USA |
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| 16.06. - 18.06. |
Summer Solistic Celebration |
Adventure Aviation Skydiving
Wasilla, Alaska, USA |
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| 17.06. - 18.06. |
Grand Caravan Weekend |
Skydive Iowa
Brooklyn, Iowa, USA |
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| 16.06. - 18.06. |
CASA Weekend - 50-Ways
Wing Suite Instructions |
Skydive Illinois
Morris, Illinois, USA |
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| 23.06. - 25.06. |
Boise Freefall Festival |
Snake River Skydiving
Boise, Idaho, USA |
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| 23.06. - 25.06. |
Super Otter Boogie |
Cleveland Parachute Center
Garrettsville, Ohio, USA |
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| 23.06. - 25.06. |
Free-Fly-Film-Festival |
Skydive New England
Lebanon, Main, USA |
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| 24.06. - 24.06. |
Skydivers for Multiple
Sclerosis Fundraiser |
Chicagoland Skydiving
Aurora, Illinois, USA |
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| 24.06. - 25.06. |
Parachute Council Meet
4-way & Freeflying |
Skydive The Point
Westpoint, Virginia, USA |
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| 24.06. - 26.06. |
$14 to 14,000 ft
Twin Otter |
World Skydiving Center
Lake Wales, Florida, USA |
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| 30.06. - 01.07. |
Canadian Invasion |
Skydive New England
Lebanon, Main, USA |
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| 30.06. - 02.07. |
4th of July Boogie |
AerOhio Skydiving Center
Rittman, Ohio, USA |
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| 30.06. - 04.07. |
4th of July Casa Boogie |
Carolina Sky Sports
Louisburg, North Carolina, USA |
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| 30.06. - 04.07. |
Flyboyz Freefly Film Festival |
Perris Valley Skydiving
California, USA |
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| Boogies worldwide - June 2000 |
| Date |
Event |
Club/Drop Zone |
Homepage |
| 03.06. - 05.06. |
Caravan Boogie |
Skydive Express York
York, WA, Australia |
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For Boogies in Europe see the German edition of "skyXtreme"
or the worldwide calendar on Skydive World.
For more boogies see Page 1
Paragliding- and
Skydiving School |
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Uçman Ltd.
Ankara, Turkey | |
