“Of all human powers operating on the affairs of mankind, none is greater than that of competition”
Competitors
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Schedule
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Randy Connell
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Rina Gallo
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Chief Judge- Marc Frielingsdorf
Assistant to Chief Judge- Marylou Laughlin
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Jury President- Zeljko Tanaskovic
Jury- Rainer 'Exi' Hoenle
Jury (remote)- Albert Berchtold
Jury member Reserve: Mark Szulmayer.
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Dirk Venter
Officials
Pre-Event Training
April 1-9, 2025
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Tunnel bookings will on first come first serve basis (subject to availability)
Bookings can only be confirmed once payment has been received
Only registered team members can fly during this time
Time is not for resale
Remaining time left on account at start of competition is forfeited
All tunnel time purchased is non-refundable
Blocks can only be booked in 15 minute increments
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1 hour - $1,275.00
30 minutes - $637.50
15 minutes - $318.75
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Follow the link by clicking “Purchase Time” button and complete payment. Once payment is confirmed you may email a request of preferred time slots and dates to events@flyxp.com
FAQS
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To determine the World Champions of Indoor Formation Skydiving Events:
-4-Way FS
-4-Way FS Female
-4-Way VFS
-8-Way FS
To establish world records
To promote and develop Formation Skydiving, Female Formation Skydiving, and Vertical Formation Skydiving
To deliver a world class competition to competitors, spectators, and media
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All competitors are required to wear a helmet and equipment which is in compliance with the FAI Sporting Code Section 5. Metal components and plastic mounts are strictly forbidden in the flight chamber whether on helmets or any other equipment, including shoes. Competitors need to bring their own weight belts. Paraclete XP reserves the right to prohibit any competitor with non-standard equipment from entering the tunnel. If the competitor enters the wind tunnel with exposed metal or plastic mounts despite warning, the organizer may hold him/her financially responsible for any damage to the wind tunnel equipment.
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Within 16 km of the Tunnel:
Holiday Inn & Suites (910) 491-5352 ihg.com
Embassy Suites by Hilton (910) 826-3600 hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn (910) 860-3600 hilton.com
Hampton Inn (910) 487-4006 hilton.com
Comfort Inn (910) 900-9454 choicehotels.com
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Paraclete XP does not require tunnel flyers to hold third party liability insurance. During the registration process, all flyers are asked to sign a waiver and a risk acceptance statement. Each participant will be responsible for acquiring their own travel/medical insurance
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Visitors to the USA may be required to obtain a DS-160 visitors visa (B-2 visa) to attend this sporting event. Visitors can apply online to the US State Department using form DS-160 at: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html. The nonimmigrant visa application fee for the athlete category at the time of this printing is $205 US, and is not covered by the registration fees.
Email events@flyxp.com to request an invitation letter to the event for visa purposes.
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The Organizing Committee will be utilizing InTime as the required electronic scoring systems.
The Organizing Committee will post scores on an official scoreboard, which will be easily accessible by teams and judges per ISC requirements.
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All cameras are able to record and store footage for review. The existing system automatically uploads all videos to the server and enables immediate access from stationary computers in the building. The views will include a top and bottom view.
It is understood and agreed that Paraclete XP will have all equipment needed, ready, and operational for competition performances and official training.
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The tunnel is not equipped with a restaurant but the organizers will arrange food trucks daily. Doordash and Uber Eats are both good apps to use for ordering and having food delivered to the tunnel. They can be delivered to the front desk for your convenience so as not to interrupt your training or competition rounds.
Food trucks will be provided and available during the competition days (April 8-12).
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When entering the building, you’ll be welcomed by one of our Front Desk staff. This is the registration area and where all competitors will also complete a waiver (online completion recommended). This floor has elevator access to the 2nd and 3rd floors as well as stairs.